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Wow!— May 21, 2013 10:39 a.m.
RE: F~CK ALCOHOL (Can't Stop Drinking)
A few years from now, you will be sober and someone will tell you he can't stop drinking and you will struggle to find the words to convince him that it is not only worth the fight, you **have** to stop drinking or you may do worse than die, you may *live*. Life as an alcoholic is its own brand of hell-one that we both have experienced or we wouldn't be having this chat. I won't bore you with my drunkalog. I have one and I made it five years in A.A. before I had my first slip. I've now had two and the last one left skid marks on my soul. You can stop drinking. It's done one-day-at-a-time. The past and future have to almost be blocked out so you can focus on the right now and keep from drinking just today. Meetings help you wander through the process and avoid the slippery spots. I'm still amazed at how little our stories have changed over time. You will see the exact same scenario played out on playing fields around the world, crossing all time spans and all socio-economic levels. I am a teacher and can't fathom the talent and potential we have lost to alcohol and drugs. Don't add yours to the pile soldier. Good luck and I see you getting sober and passing it on. SherryD— May 15, 2013 3:22 p.m.
neighborhoods/julian -- Julian
My plan is to write step-by-step log-in directions to this Holler site and hand them to Paula so she can tell the story of her encounter **LAST WEEK** in Julian with a female **PUMA.** The cat confronted Paula during her walk and faced off with her! The cat did not **run off**! She **squared** off! That little grey-haired woman is made of steel. My legs would have given out. I was in Africa on safari a few years ago and just the sight of "Simba" made all of us duck into the vehicle. Once while a mother lion was nursing, we poked our heads up in the van and looked out of the open roof. Me, being a once-and-future clown, said "Here Kitty! Here Kitty Kitty!" She looked up and right into my eyes at a distance of about 15 feet. We locked eyes and she held it. Everyone literally dropped into the van but me. A Polish woman pulled me down by one of the loops of my painter's pants (and continued to use it as my "leash" the rest of the trip.) The hairs on my arms and neck were straight up for hours like I had touched one of those electric balls. I felt like an animal with my hackles up. Hopefully Paula has time to share her story soon.— May 15, 2013 3:44 a.m.
neighborhoods/julian -- Julian
FYI: If you're going out, make sure you grab your LION-KILLING SPEAR!! Good thing one Julianite did last week as she met face-to-face with the wounded female PUMA that has been rumoured to be on the mountain lately. This big cat has made snacks out of quite a few goats and possibly one German Shephard. If you've been in Julian more than five minutes, you've seen a little lady buzzing around tending flowers at multiple businesses. The beautiful purple gladiolas are her doing up next to the Water Tower and across from Buffalo Bill's. Her name is Paula and she speaks with an accent from her homeland of Slovenia. She was confronted by the mountain lion and scared it away by shaking the spear and screaming. Wish we had a camera on her head so we could watch it in "Paula-cam." She attends Calvary Chapel (which moved from the high school to Wynola a few weeks ago) and I usually see her there on Sundays. If she is in church tomorrow, I will get more of the story. Mostly, I want to know where she got her spear. From 4220 Feet SherryD— May 11, 2013 3:25 p.m.
neighborhoods/julian -- Julian
**They're not calling it "Rattlesnake Alley" for nothing! The PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) hikers have tagged the section from Julian to Warner Springs "Rattlesnake Alley." Just beware.**— May 8, 2013 11:08 a.m.
Tuna boats go to war
Very Interesting!— May 3, 2013 3:25 p.m.
El Paso from six feet under
Nice read! I've both lived and driven through El Paso and always notice that cemetary. Thanks for a more in depth view of it.— April 25, 2013 9:10 a.m.
neighborhoods/julian -- Julian
**PEACH PIE AND THE PCT EXPERIENCE** Two things going on in Julian today: "The trail is training for homelessness," one hiker told me when he stopped for provisions in Julian recently. We are at the 80-mile point on the trail (Pacific Crest Trail) and trekkers are just beginning to appear in our town. A donation/trade box is usually set up in front of **Jack's Grocery** on Main Street. Two things which have surprised me most about this year's initial trailees is the number of single females on the trail and how many hikers use food stamp cards to pay for their groceries. The adventure starts in a stark spot in Campo with a marker indicating where to take the first step on the popular path from Mexico to Canada. Mexico is literally a stone's throw away from the concrete statue that initiates thousands of journeys. Books and blogs are showing up on my Kindle about the variety of experiences that the hikers are having. One book called **"Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail," by Cheryl Strayed** was written by one of the single hikers I mentioned. From Julian, hikers often get a lift to Scissors Crossing. One local who goes by "Checkers" (Kevin Love) arranges transport for about $15. He can be reached at (760)215-0386. You can also book him to take you to the city. The reason I mentioned peach pie is that a) it's one of my favorite things and b) it is available today **only** at **Apple Alley Cafe**. I personally confirmed with the owner that today, Wednesday, April 24th, would be Peach Pie Day. Debbie, the owner and chief baker, would not let me call it that but agreed to make the pies. She only makes them twice a year. For now.— April 24, 2013 9:30 a.m.
neighborhoods/julian -- Julian
On Sundays in Julian, we have actors who appear in period costumes. Does anyone have an idea where I (a female) could find a similar outfit? Any suggestions are appreciated.— April 21, 2013 9:07 a.m.
Doing Time in the Tank
Thank you and God bless you!— March 9, 2013 8:31 p.m.