First Things First

     We settle into our little abode for a 2 month stay. I sweep, wash and inspect every cupboard and shelf. Critters live here in the desert. I don't want any surprises. We go to town, get provisions, set up mail delivery, obtain a library card and find the post office, hardware store and a coffee shop with internet. I make mental notes of seeing a hospital, police and laundromat if I need them. 
The basics done..I let folks who need to know, we are safe..and we will not be missing the colder weather back in North Carolina or Maine. We are about 10 miles from town..but the big open desert with mountains on three sides make our little spot of humanity seem very isolated indeed...an oasis of sorts. The town was named for a group of palms that indicated a water source to the native Americans and miners that crossed the mountains. In the 40's land here was parceled out for cheap if you could build a structure and live there for 3 years..abandoned cabins dot the horizon. 
I too seek an oasis...where a hint of health might be found for one young man.
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