Cheers, Carbondale.

As I prepare to depart this town once again, I think back on all the memories. This place lured me in, welcomed me, and became my home. I left and returned, more than once. It called me back. And so, as I get ready to leave this place again, I think back on how surreal this timescape has been.  I look forward to the unknown and unforetold days ahead, wondering whether or not they are foretold after all.

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Balance Through Extremes: Wisdom Beneath the Earth

Everyone struggles at different times – some are more afraid of the tight spaces, some of the sheer drops, some of being wet and cold for so many hours. For me it changes each time.  I’ve been stuck face down in crevices, walked across 6” ledges with drops to each side, wondered if I’ll last until the end.  But no matter what, I always come out different.

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