Hi Gardener.
We spent half a day at Hoover Dam yesterday. He was pretty interested in it...how they accomplished what they did. We've had some fun. I've drank more Pina Coladas in the past 9 days than I have in the past 9 years! He's been drinking 'unleaded' ones. And sushi...wow! I think they could detect sushi in my blood right now.

People are attracted to other people who are strong. Superficially, they are attracted to people who they find 'pleasing to the eye'. But deeply, they like to be in the presence of people who are strong. The superficial attraction is short-lived...but the deep attraction is the long-lasting one. I choose to be strong, not because I think it will make me attractive to others, but because I believe that is the best way for me to be...period. I believe that is the healthiest way for me to be...period. If being strong produces any 'fringe benefits', then so be it. This is how I feel.

"Do not seek outside yourself" - Emerson


I appreciate your support Gardener, and I hope you are doing well.


"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.