February 5, 2019.

For my brother Craig. 
RIP
5/9/70 to 2/5/19

My brother, Craig, died today.

His addiction to meth took him physically today; however, it took all that he was years ago.  Although I am grieving and so saddened by his passing, I feel relief, knowing he will no longer suffer.  He is finally free.



Some songs that remind me of him:

Pink Floyd, "Comfortably Numb"  This song, to me,  is about addiction calling out to those people who are struggling with whatever they are struggling with. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykam-0DfKA4&start_radio=1&list=RDykam-0DfKA4#t=11

We are a Decade Team!

July 14, 2018

Today. 
When it rains, where I live in Mammoth Lakes, CA at 8050 elevation, it pours.

I love the rain. 
I love how it brings out life. 
I love the smells mixed in with the different plant life affected.

(I know that rain can also be damaging as well.  Two of my communities were badly damaged because of rain storms in the last year.)

I got soaked while spending time with my horses this afternoon.  
Just to the skin.
Not to the bone.

I am an endurance rider.
I have been soaked to the bone,  riding on many of the trails that AERC ride managers provide.
We have also ridden through many windstorms and snow,  Caartouche CS (Rio) and I.  We are a decade team with over 3,000 miles.
Our favorite ride is Tevis.