Well, as I'm sure everyone expected the delay between posts, I won't say anything more about it. Now then: Christine, Miles, The Army....these are the big factors in my life, currently. My life is beautifully streamlined, and I like it that way. Sort of filling your own glass first, you know? I neglected my own glass for far too long. But it seemed like everyone else drank theirs, or dumped it out so fast, I tried to keep up, but couldn't. I'm finally in a position to get my ducks in a row. (They keep wandering off! They must have ADD. You know, since everyone does, these days.)

Anyway, I've been on Funeral Detail for the last little while, and I enjoy it. It gives me a sense of reverence for those who have lost their lives in pursuit of something larger than themselves. I can only hope that when it's my turn to kick it, I kick it HARD. I want that bucket to ricochet off the moon into the sun and burn up in a brilliant flash......don't I? Upon further speculation, maybe I'm ok with a quiet and dignified exit. To be the one that is ready for the show to end, and is prepared for it. I'll have to give it some thought. Not like I can choose when, where, and how, obviously, but it'll help me with how I choose to conduct the rest of this trip.

For the record: I'm happy.