Have compassion for everyone you meet,
even if they don t want it. What seems conceit,
bad manners, or cynicism is always a sign
of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen.
You do not know what wars are going on
down there where the spirit meets the bone.

From The Ways We Touch: Poems. Copyright 1997 by Miller Williams.

Thomas Paine said it is dearness alone that grants a thing its value, and, sometimes,I've found that it is an experience of unexpected absence that highlights that dearness.

It looks like with my next mission, that I'll be able to take some more time though to get back to writing regular, and being a bit more present on Coso.

I look forward to that. I've spoken often about how this time away has only highlighted how much this place and the people that make it special mean to me.

Just a little longer my friends and we will be talking and sharing again like old times.

Good morning groovy souls!

Tomorrow I begin my journey home, and I look towards it with a joyful melancholy. I'm going to miss @Vozy and being here.

This unexpected journey that started as two weeks has endured for over a 100 days, and along the way I have met many cosonauts, and gotten a chance to live my purpose.

I will not be idle for long. I'll be home Sunday, and be departing again the following Saturday.

It looks like this whole year is going to be busy.

Onward, toward the dawn!

It’s been a beautiful day groovy souls! The mindfulness day was amazing and then a good dinner with spirit family full of meaningful conversation.

Tuesday I’m on my way home!

But I honestly feel at home here too and everywhere I’ve gone lately. There where my mat is unrolled is my place for the moment.

Onward, toward the wander! Onward, toward the dawn!

Good morning groovy souls!

Sunday rest day, and today I'm going for a mindfulness retreat with @Vozy It's going to be an awesome time.

It looks like Sunday, I'll be home for six whole days before relaying back to the east coast again!

Onward, toward the wander!

Onward, toward the dawn!

Good morning groovy souls! I’m back with brother @Vozy and having a wonderful time. It’s a joy to be back again.

I had a solid run now it’s onto a gathering!

I love this rest area on my way to see @Vozy

With yesterday being a rest and celebration day I pushed it hard today and rocked it! 7 miles ran! #run

@Vozy I’m about to go do a run then will clean up, pack up and be on my way.

Life is in every moment, may we have the wisdom to never rush.

Onward, toward the dawn!

Good morning groovy souls! I slept in a little so I’ll be well rested for the drive up to see @Vozy today!

Tuesday I begin the journey home. I should arrive by Sunday after visiting buddies on the way and will be home till Saturday before returning to Richmond all over again.

It’s a busy year but I’m truly grateful I’ve had these opportunities for service with more on the horizon.

I don’t want to sound too far out there but I feel like I’m at a place where I’m living my calling.

I have another Mission on the board! I'll be home about a week before I return to Richmond to help a buddy recover from a Cervical Spinal stenosis surgery.

This one should only be 4 weeks max. ^_^

Good morning groovy souls!

Another busy but restful morning with friends and coffee and new experiences!

Today is a no run day as it turns out. The weather is all over the place, and there are things to attend to here.

That said, I will do a run tomorrow before departing for New York to visit @Vozy I'm looking forward to seeing him again.

I am a tired beast. It's time to sleep a while.

Good night most groovy souls!

@White_Rabbit Love your new icon.

Honestly, I'm hoping that in the future I'll be able to do more meet ups. Each one has been a joy.

I've been gone from home a long time, and it's been honest work, but my Coso buddies have been a source of constant joy. It's been so awesome having the opportunity to connect in real life after so much time talking on here, and getting to know each other.