Escape, Part Two: A Summary

Beaches.

Dunes.

Divine salmon fettucine.

An observation deck with a spiral staircase.

The moon.

The sun.

Sugar-free salt water taffy.

Cell phone turned off.

Blue, blue sky.

A couple selling tie-dyes by the side of the road.

Jacuzzi tub.

A new animal print purse.

My love.

Good times.

Escape

Late-breaking news--literally, I found this out officially at 3:45 and it's Friday--the rest home is discharging my grandmother to live alone again on Monday. I'm completely disgusted with the entire situation, but there is nothing I can do about it that hasn't already been done. I have a job, and I have reconstructive ankle surgery Thursday. I just flat refuse to be the one on the hook for every rise and fall of this whole saga, which has basically served as a validation of every choice I've made to forge an adult life that includes very few biological relatives. My journey in life has taught me that one must create oneself; Mr. Salted and me are my home. Family has chosen me and I have chosen them. They know who they are.

Speaking of the Mr., he and I are escaping to the ocean this weekend. I'm not promising we'll come back, either.