Jen, Lauren, and I went to Henry Cowell St Park in the rain to walk about and enjoy the redwoods. En route, I received a text from Richard indicating that Marlin had passed away that morning. It hit hard and continued to resonate for a wide range of reasons, as it should. As I walked the woods, I recalled his having been the one to point me to The Forest of Nisene Marks, another nearby park. I also reflected on Linda's affection for the redwoods and on the connections that exist as documented in Fantastic Fungi. It was all an opportunity, while strolling with Jennifer and Lauren, enjoying our own independent time and experiences, to be aware of the limited ideas we have as to the nature of life within the confines of our limited perceptions. In the evening, we joined Mark, Wendy, and others at the Crab Feed before returning to play cards with Lauren.
