If You Know the Tune, Whistledownthewind

 

“And the places that I’m dreaming of
Do they dream only of me?
There are places where they never sleep
And the circus never ends
So I will take the Marley Bone Coach
And whistle down the wind.”     by Tom Waits…’Whistle Down the Wind’

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This is the 4th Blog I have published.  The focus has changed each time.  This is an attempt to write stories.  You will find stories short and long.  Some characters were too rich for a single outing.  Toneh, Maise, Dewey, Daniel McCulloch and Sarah have things to say from time to time.  ‘Train’ Robichard and Carol Broussard have wrapped things up.  Mose will show up when caution or insight is warranted.  Maise is always there when I need a hug.  Sometimes she sends along a song that will make me smile.

Some characters deserve a revisit but I haven’t found the time.  Maybe Tinka and Bodie will get a sequel.  Obviously we haven’t finished with Scotlyn and Toneh (and I am working on that).  I’m waiting for a hot, sweaty day in Tennessee to revisit those two.  I just needed a break from that sweet dance to recollect my thoughts.  She isn’t going anywhere.  Luca is always waiting along the road somewhere when I’m in need of road advice.

Dewey is on a 3 year sabbatical.  He invited us along for a ride.  You just know that Macey hasn’t had enough of that boy.  I’m working on that.  His story writes itself. You haven’t seen it because I’m waiting on this one until it’s complete. It’s sitting on 26 chapters now.

Occasionally I drift away.  I am a bit of a daydreamer.  You can come along if you like.  I visit ladies in pink hats and Tutus who are going to save us from ourselves.  I didn’t meet those California saints for no reason.  Sometimes I dip into my own history.  I just stick out my thumb and take whatever free ride offers itself.  I-80, I-75 or I-5.  Usually doesn’t matter.

Daniel