I went swimming today. I saw some people, who hadn’t seen me since I had arrived home. Margot said – “How was your trip?” I said “It was great! ” She said, “How long have you been home?” “16 days,” I said. Several laughed saying, “Listen to that, he has the count down!” She said,…

Sitting at the Apple Store because the microphone connected to voice activation had broken.  Actually, it turned out to be a hardware problem with Siri and so the tech, Thomas, said, “I have never seen this before!  We will need to just replace your phone.” In moments a tech from the backroom brought out the…

Standing at the kiosk for USA immigration at the Dublin Airport, while placing my passport onto the screen, the TSA agent approached me. “Sir,” he said. “I’m sorry, but I just discovered something you seem to have left behind at security.” He knew who I was, for I had been pulled out of line, for…

One week.   This massive experience- larger than life, richer than I could have hoped, deeper than I’ve ever gone, more stretching than I’ve ever imagined– is ending. Just one week left– even less than that were I to be honest with myself!   The ending days have been powerfully wonderful as I’ve been able…