Bidden or not bidden,God is present

Unable to sleep,it is with great trepidation I bid farewell to all that is familiar,and thrust my pilgrim soul onto the universe,my dear one humoring me on my notion that there is something to be gained for the advancement of our souls in this undertaking.

My how the longest summer in my memory seems to have flown in the last few hours where I begged sleep to find me. For an instant,then gone again. We leave in one hour.

To all that is, I say a humble thank you,and a prayer for traveling mercies and safe passage.

Thoreau's Blog

What if Thoreau blogged?

Wonderful idea. Found this today as I was googling to see if there was any Montana/Thoreau connection. Henry would have adored GNP, I have no doubt. I can imagine him walking off into the wilderness and being eaten by a bear while in rapt contemplaton.What a lovely way to go,though. Sure beats alot of other ways.....

TSA What can I bring?

Please be advised that all hatchets,axes and cattle prods must be in checked luggage and are not permitted in carry on. Jello, yogurt and pudding must be in no larger than 3oz. containers.
All spear guns,sabers and swords must be checked,not carried on.

Lighters,hairspray (3oz. only) and mace are permitted.

Jesus H. Christ on a raft. Who decides this stuff? Captain Obvious and his sidekick, Lieutenant Clueless?

Check

Rechargable batteries? Check.
Comfy hiking sneakers? Check.
Power bars and a good book for the 3 plane rides? Check.
Empty memory card for camera? Check.
Eyes welling with tears of gratitude to finally see this place for myself? Check.