Now that I’ve left the West, I’m starting to encounter big cities that need to be traversed attentively. Yesterday, on the way to Rolla, it was Oklahoma City. Today, it was St. Louis and Indianapolis. Tomorrow will be Dayton, Columbus and Cleveland.
Of all these cities, St. Louis is the toughest to negotiate, with multiple lane changes required in rapid succession, and confusing signage. When you add in high speed traffic, it gets tense.
That’s why the timing of this trip was designed around hitting St. Louis on a Sunday. And it worked! Fewer cars on the road made a huge difference. From now on, I’m always planning for Sundays in St. Louis. It’s the only way to go. 🙂
After making it through St. Louis without a hitch, I called my sister, Katie, to celebrate. We had a great talk with plenty of laughs. Later, my two sons joint FaceTimed me for our now traditional Mother’s Day group call. I kept my video off, but I could see them and their lovely partners. Ashton and Kelsey in Montreal, Zack and Chloe in Brazil, and me heading East on I-70. I do appreciate modern technology, it’s magic. What a treat!
Earlier, I had stopped for a pee and a coffee at the BP station in Pocahantas, Illinois.
“How’s the heat on that coffee, hun?” asked the woman behind the counter.
I pried off the lid and took a sip. Luke warm. “Well…it’s above room temperature,” I replied, “but it’s delicious!”
“That coffee’s on me,” said the lady. “You have yourself a happy Mother’s Day.”
Nice story. Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day and beyond to all you OBC moms out there. May your journey be safe, your coffee hit the spot, and your heart be full and at ease.
OBC 🌵🦉🌿
One Bold Crone 
Glad to hear your strategies for negotiating cities is working! Love the pics of Clyde and Timi lounging around the hotel room. You’re getting close to Montague, Massachusetts! Wonder what weather you will encounter there…
Thanks, Marilyn! Today’s homecoming forecast looks like cloudy and partly, but should be spared ftom rain. 🙏🏼🕊️