Naked Trees Rest...

...in the dying sun's light as I just finished typing out my online discussion on deterrence and defense. The sky is super blue...the sky was super blue yesterday. AD and I drove up to the Peaks and walked up Flat Top...we took off for some rocks near the top and napped for half an hour in the sun. The experience was relaxing...just us on top of a mountain surrounded by quiet...with the whispers of mountain wind echoing through the forest. I belong in the woods...I find joy in the general revelation...everything was grand.

Tomorrow...I let go of the woods and enter the classroom. Trying not to dread...asking for contentment...and nuggets of joy. We had a splendid Thanksgiving with AD's sisters, niece, and brother in law...Sarah, Kurtis, Kate, and Becca...lots of fun as we all went over to my folks place with my siblings. Food galore...dance party...lots of conversation. Kate is a lil ole fire ball...I made sure to capture plenty of footage on camera. Wonderful time. Didn't want any of this week to end.

Oh...don't rent Praire Home Companion...just listen to the show on the radio. I'm not sure why they made a video...unless this was a marketing move. The movie essentially is the show on video...except hollywooditized. Not for me...I felt like I wasted money...well I did since I can just listen to show on public radio (my tax dollars at work).