This city was the capitol of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, and today is one of the most liberal and progressive cities in Virginia.

Times change, as cities do, because of the people and the choices they make with their lives.

It's truly miraculous when you think about it. Anything is truly possible. I am certain there was a time when people thought Richmond would always be what it was, but change begins with every choice and every breath.

Good afternoon groovy souls! It was a very busy morning! I went out for a hike on the James river with a local group of folks, Attended my Sangha virtually before that, and after went grocery shopping.

Now I'm letting my tofu cool that will be my staple protein the next few days and resting a bit.

Full days are good days. Richmond is dryer vent hot, but its a lovely city.

I worry about the drivers through. They seem to be very angry and deeply rushed.

I'm a tired beast. I'm glad tomorrow is my light day. I've still got stuff in the morning, and grocery shopping but it should be a pretty chill day.

Good afternoon groovy souls!

Today has been busier but not so bad. I ran recycling, did my 2 hours at the gym, and covered about 8.25 miles of distance between the treadmill and eliptical. Weights went well and it feels good to be back to it.

Even got a chance to talk to my parents. They are worried about me being potentially exposed to liability by helping the people that I do.

Translation: They care and they love me.

All is good! I hope you're each having Saturday Fun days out there!

Today. I actually had time do something other than go. I was going to sit down and work but I ended up just kind of vegging out.

I fell asleep on the couch for half an hour.

I think that's good?

Rocking it ! Day 5 of 6 ! I love being back at a gym!

#run #workout

Good morning groovy souls!

Time to get on the bounce and out to the gym. It's a beautiful Friyay full of possibilities for joy, wonder and discovery!

Be excellent to one another, and please be excellent to yourselves. You are each beautiful and sacred!

Let's do this!

Tonight is the debate, and I was watching the preshow, and then I realized what I most want to do...

I'm going to do what I can. I'm going to vote, and no matter what happens in November, it will not stop me from living my life, or pursuing my truth.

So why let what they say live rent free in my head?

Others have been heroes. I can do likewise- The Admonitions of Master Guishan

I may have slightly underestimated the ability to step down, but things are beginning to go a little lighter. This week is going to end up being a kind of calibration week as I get the house ready and a practice established.

Each day is going a little smoother!

Good morning groovy souls!

It is a beautiful blue sky day. The morning is warm and full of possibility.

It's time to own this Wednesday! I am off to the gym.

I'm excited that I am getting into a more settled and routine time.

May bright blessings find each of you this day!

Good Afternoon groovy souls!

My buddy has been discharged, and we have just hit the downshift. Other than falling down the stairs this morning (I'm ok) It's been a very rad time!

I've been cleaning, scrubbing and did 1.5 hours at the gym, getting back to weights along with cardio! Tomorrow I should be on my normal 2 hour routine. I'm so stoked.

Now, this afternoon. I'm hoping to rest a bit, take some time to chill outside of requests.

I’m on my own tonight. My buddy came through surgery ok. My life has finally downshifted back to roughly where it was when I left Newport News

Schedules should stabilize now, I’ll adapt my daily system to it and for about a month there should be some stability

It’s been a while. These last 2 weeks that were supposed to be a coda became instead a building crescendo to today’s fortissimo.

Now, hopefully there will be a bit more time and quiet. I’m willing, this is the way, but a touch weary.

Good morning groovy souls!

I’m in a hospital waiting room as my buddy is having surgery. After today things should settle into recovery.

Dad is being discharged today with a heart monitor for 30 days. All tests show no anomalies or disorders with his heart.

It’s been busy but good! Onward, toward the dawn!

Arrived Richmond Virginia!

You are all such incredible folks. Thank you for showing such love and compassion!

Mom called. They are at the hospital. Dad may have had a minor heart attack or cardiac event. He has chest pains and the like, is currently in afib.

He is ok and receiving great care. This is likely due to a medication he just started.

I am ok and he is ok but I’ll keep you all updated. Hoping he’ll be discharged by Monday.

Arrived in Denver!

Though security, at my gate and getting ready to board. Air Hare!