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(Dennis with a particularly challenging golf shot)

Once while I was in high school I participated in a guided meditation. We were guided through a series of visualizations, and then we were to think of a question. We were to open a closed door in front of us, and ask our question of the higher power that we found beyond the door. I opened the door. I found . . . a potted plant.

One day I will have enough sunshine to have potted plants and to avoid existential crises on my birthday. Today I had enough sunshine for a short mountain hike and some miniature golf with dear friends -- thanks.

I miss a lot of people today.