Lexington,
Nebraska
The
Place Was Cool To Us
Bob
Brogan of KRVN Radio found me at the east end of town just where the sidewalks
begin, and asked a number of questions including how we funded our operation. I
explained that through some initial seed capital, speaking engagements, and the
kindness of people along the way, we manage. And I gave the example of the
woman who pulled along the shoulder of Hwy 30 and offered a ride. I told her I
am walking to San Francisco and she pulled out a twenty.
Bob also
wanted to know if we are aiming to create a specific awareness by doing this
walk.
“Yes,
I'm looking to promote a Walking Culture, being mindful, taking care of
ourselves, and of course, there’s the spiritual side….” http://krvn.com/krvn-video/
Kevin,
from the Lexington Clipper, also had a list of questions, and that was good. At
break time, in a park, we met Ann who
works at a senior’s home. She was intrigued, and in her own funny way, slipped
out the word damn, and then covered
her mouth. She's very animated in her conversation.
“We’re
not offended. Our Guru (Srila Prabhupada) would use it sometimes in certain
contexts.”
We also
met Al on Road 759, way out in the country, where I prefer to walk to avoid the
‘Terrible Tilt’ of the highway’s shoulder. Al was all excited about the walk
and talked also about the cattle business. I just walked past a massive number
of beef cattle.
“How
many do you have?” I asked.
“Here,”
he said, pointing, “we have 35,000 and on another plot we have 21,000.”
Al was
really friendly; kind to talk to me and the boys. Thus far, folks have been
great to us, including the many Mexicans, and also Africans in traditional
Islamic garb.
May the
Source be with you!
20 miles
Editor’s
note: Correction for May 23rd post. The Beacon Observer was misnamed
as the Beacon Publisher. Our apologies for any confusion.
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