They Can't All Be Zingers
Good morning America, it's 4:10 PM here in Leh, which means it's 6:40 AM in DC and 10:40 AM in Morocco. Trek is over, yet, I am no diamond, at least not of the quality you would find in your local jeweler. I'm tired of that analogy so I'm gonna drop it. Mom and Dad, I have quite a story to tell you, I'll save it for a phone call though, it is inappropriate for this medium. Others will no doubt describe trek in detail so I won't, I have other things to discuss. Boy, did the shit really hit the fan back home...I had so much to say during trek, I now find myself speechless, I don't know what to talk about. Something is troubling me, but I'm unsure what it is. I haven't been meditating as much as I should, perhaps that might help to alleviate this mental funk I'm in. I'm really sorry, I'm actually disappointed with myself for saying so little. It seems I still have many more mountains to climb, of both the physical and emotional varieties. I know I'll have more to say later, until then.
The Frequency is Courage.
-Doug B.
P.S. Mon and Dad I'm calling you...now.
Comments
Doug, I love your posts, and your candor. I've always thought diamonds are over-rated. And really, they have supported an awful lot of repression. So, think cubic zirconia: equally attractive, no political abuses, no child labor, no mine collapses, no apartheid, lots of sparkle. You're awesome. Just as you are. Graphite is useful. Diamonds are OK. My personal favorite is Tiger Eye. Thanks for your many posts. Courage is the frequency. - love to all you awesome trekkers - McFloozy
Posted by: McFloozy | October 13, 2008 02:47 PM
Dear Doug,
You asked for news: Obama and McCain had their last debate. Obama holds a small lead. Virginia could be the key and Obama leads there. Virginia had a successful African-American governor (Doug Wilder, now the Mayor of Richmond), so maybe Virginia is past that nonsense. The frequency is courage and (like you) Obama has plenty of that. My favorite: Right wingers accused Obama of making a special flag with an "O" in place of some of the stars. Turns out it was the official flag of Ohio.
Finally, a telemarketer called and asked for you. I said you were half way around the world. The telemarketer asked: "When would be a good time to call back?"
All is well here. With pride and love, Dad
Posted by: Richard Bernstein | October 18, 2008 12:23 PM