Highlights: Lauren's visit and impromptu lunch at Iguana's near the Grrst America train station. A brief drive through Lakewood Village (both sides of the tracts), including the house and park that have prominence in the book. (it felt like "field research") Yogurt land, "Karate-Carl" at Lucky's and attempting contact via a shopping cart return. Phase 10 and Skipbo. A mountain drive to "Don't Look Back". A late night scramble to accomidate last minute asks for the Jikoji newsletter, website and support for ongoing recurring weeding events (challenging).
Insights: Further recognition by L, J & I of this family we have built and how healthy things are. How much we have between us in the realm of acceptance and support. It's easy to be aware of it in the "good" times. The challenge is staying as aligned with all we have when the tides turn to loss, struggle or disappointment.