You stay high big brother. We all have troubles and sometimes we feel lonely even when we know we are loved, but you know the other side is so warm when you come through everything and you get the chance to help someone else. So I'm counting on you to be there because we need you so much.

Hugs and kisses!

You know you may feel stuck sometimes, but I think Eugene is just about the best city in the world. So if your are going to get stuck somewhere I guess you still have a good thing to be thankful for.

What an experience going to the gathering coming out of surgery. I still wouldn't want to miss it if had a choice. I never made it to Fat Kids, but I heard so much good from the moment I arrived. I am in awe at their energy and it reminds me of the inspiration and drive that makes miracles happen.

Are  you around Eugene? I made the last potluck and am planning on going on the first.

Yes, I had a magical gathering this year. I received everything I needed, and much more that I could pray for.

I was mostly at Kid Village, but worked the trail a bit this year, and had amazing circles at lots of kitchens including Sushi, I Don't Know, Instant Soup, Granola Funk, Rainbow Crystal, OMnivore, Pop Corner and of course KV.

How was your gathering?

I am in the middle of my second tipi winter and really the first full one. It's an incredible experience for me and I'm learning so much about the practical skills for natural living, but it also gives me a precious perspective on my life and my relationship to others and the universe as a whole.

This manifest itself in the presence of family and the sisters I share our lodge with. We have been camped at a nice place for a couple of weeks. We were headed to the hot springs for the full moon when the weather got ragged and we decided to set up where we knew we had lots of wood, and it has been great. We will go the rest of the way to the hot springs after the weather breaks. The full moon is wonderful. We have been getting breaks in the clouds so the moon can light up our meadow and we can dance between the raindrops.

Hugs and kisses!