Last weekend, John, Frazier, and I went south to see Peter Rowan at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch.
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It was a much needed trip of restoration. The time spent together enjoying sights, conversation, extremely childish humor, artistic music, and, of course, food, was so peaceful. By Sunday night, as I prepared for the last full week of school, it all seemed like a dream.
Hills.
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Rivers.
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Woods.
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Bridges and barns.
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Hot dogs.
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Spiritual sport ... "You drive!"
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Biscuits ... yes, they were BIG!
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Trains.
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And ... milk.
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Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.- Tennessee Williams
Thanks boys.