Locomotive Reflection

Jean Toomer, 2oth Century writer, described himself as "locomotive." He said that it was difficult for him to stay in one place. He moved around from a very early age and it continued thruoughout his life. Jean Toomer died in 1967 and past that locomotive spirit to me and many others. I can't seem to stay still for more than a couple of years. Some might say that I have a restless spirit or that I am unstable. Others might say that I am adventurest and inquisitive about the world that I am in. I think that I am just locomotive. I haven't had the experience of traveling the world much since I left the Navy. I couldn't appreciate traveling then. I don't care where my ship, the USS Theodore Roosevelt would dock I would get off and look for the nearest MacDonalds or some other fast food joint. Nowadays, I like to think of myself as having more sophistication when it comes to traveling. Now, I would instead look for a TGIF or Bennigans. :) No, I would try cuisine that is part of that culture and community.
This weekend I am going to Chicago. I will be nestled just off the South Shore in a friends Condo. I love that town! I've even considered moving there. While I'm there I will see the sites and partake of local cuisine. I will devour all that it has to offer and appreciate the moment for what it will be. This will be my last entry until my return on Monday. Have a great weekend and be still until I return. Peace~