Leslie, you are so amazing! You've got me thinking so deeply about this...why do I need such extravagance in my life? I find life so much simpler with one of everything if I'm by myself, two of everything with a friend.

You are such a great teacher...
"I am more and more aware of the responsibilty
we each have to make the most of our lives
because we are the few who really can move
the energy."

You place the responsibility where it should be, on each of us, and I honor you for that. Thank you, because it is true.

I am at school now, taking a break from class, because the words are too much...I am learning as much from the birds flying outside my dorm room, and the dreams coming to me at night...moving in and out of this "other" world makes it difficult to "ground" in this rigorously intellectual environment...but, as you say, I know it is my responsibility in this moment, especially to bridge these worlds.

Blessings, Leslie, and thank you for your prayers and energy. There's plenty heading back your way to San Diego. And it's a joy to have the energy to share writings again!

gregg