My week was awesome! I’m still on the road in a northern suburb of Fort Worth, Texas visiting my girlfriend. We drove northwest earlier in the week and hiked at Palo Duro Canyon and Caprock Canyon State Parks in the Panhandle. What amazing views nature gives when you respect its beauty. Caprock Canyon is home to the official buffalo herd of Texas. When we returned to the visitor center after an early afternoon of hiking, the herd crossed the street and entered the watering hole, just ten yards away. It was great seeing these wild animals up close.
Thursday evening we ate supper with her father, stepmother, and step-grandparents. Her step-grandfather was in the Army Air Corps in WWII. For those who don’t know, this was the predecessor to the US Air Force. Sitting next to him and helping him eat was a great honor and pleasure. It is a memory I’ll cherish for a very long time.
Throughout this week, being far from home, I encountered different people and new things. All of which can be used as character traits in future stories. Just because you go on vacation, doesn’t mean you stop looking and researching for unique character traits. You never know what you’ll find where. Be alert and make note of your findings. After all, history doesn’t write itself.
Reminder – come see me at the Boone County Library Writer’s Round Table on April 1 in Harrison, Arkansas from 1:00 to 3:00.
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What I’m Reading – Many readers I know like to inquire what their favorite author is reading. At the end of each blog post, I’ll let you know what I’m reading. I may not be a published author yet, but I hope my choice of reading material inspires you to read. I’m still reading An Unwelcome Quest. I encourage you to read a variety of topics.