Turns out...I'm a decent shot! Probably it was semi-beginner's luck as I have in fact shot a few times in my life but haven't since January. Probably I am voiding any talent I might have had now that I have uttered the words that I am a good shot - always happens that when you brag about something, it doesn't work out. Anyways, I spent Monday evening at my friend's ranch. We drove around the ranch with our weapons of little destruction in hand and attempted to "shot stuff." Well, after waiting and calling for coyotes for a good while, we gave up, said to hell with that, and started shooting random targets! Way less pressure than waiting for said "prairie wolf" to arrive and then be overpowered by the humanfolk hunting him out. After a few attempts at closer, larger natural targets, I was given the challenge to hit a sotol (thin plant that has a single stalk) about 60 yards away. Needless to say, I nailed it - first try. A natural Annie Oakley I'd think! Or maybe not...
I leave today for a weekend in Lubbock. I MISS that place. I am so excited and antsy about seeing my peeps that are holding down the fort in the great Hub City of Texas. Among other things, the main excuse for this mini-vaca is to move from one house to the next. I am not excited about having to move and set up yet another humble abode, but it is with my bff for life and a wonderful house. This month, already in it's newness, seems to be a month of new beginnings and fresh experiences. Refresh has been the theme of my summer and I am beginning to feel and experience the full meaning of such a word.
refresh:to give new vigor or spirit to...to give new freshness or brightness to...RESTORE.
Marfa means...my place of restoration.
