The Other One

Suzy Tahini Salad Dressing here - obviously not my real name. It came from a conversation with friends 20 years ago about lesbians changing their names to celestial bodies or plants and animals. I've wanted to use this name ever since.

Daily, I think about traveling with Chica in Betty Lou, our traveling van with the push button bed and the van entertainment center. I love taking a nap whenever I want or grabbing a snack from the handy van fridge. I confess...sometimes, I just go sit in Betty Lou in the driveway and make believe we are off on an adventure. Then I take a nap.

Recently, I found out what was causing the pain in my back that I've had for the last year. The doctors are telling me surgery but I don't want that so I'm trying physical therapy. It is frightening to think this could keep us from hitting the road. So, I go to the therapist and have myself put in traction, trying to put my back where its supposed to be so I will be ready in 15 months.

Chica is the optomist and since opposites attract, you know what that makes me. While I am grateful to have an income and a home to share with Chica, I would rather that home be somewhere else and the income derived from a winning lottery ticket. Lacking that, I am looking for other ways to manifest our goal. I'm trying to sell my shiny pretty truck so I can save more money. Anyone want to take over the lease on a fancy Toyota truck? Just let me know!