Dennis & I were not especially close, but were more sort of neighborly buddies, who shared thoughts and ideas about our gardens, cars & travel while kicking the tires on our lawn mowers – Despite our lack of a long or deep friendship – It really put me in an introspective mood. One that has made me want to share with my extended group of pals how much I value each of you in a certain or special way. How much I love the folks who are closest to me – How much I adore my family, love my wife and little boy. Most importantly – To really live like it is not a dress rehearsal – we never know the duration of this gift of life – and can not always predict or control all that we experience – but it is up to us to see and enjoy the things that are wonderful in life with or without us… And that seeing these things and sharing them with the folks we care for most is the real gift.

Tell the folks who really matter, just how much they do – and then be sure to really live… Tomorrow is a new day.

Tonight while walking outside to take out some trash – I noticed a very slight glow appearing on the edge of Mt Diablo. At first, I did not think much of it – We are very fortunate as to have a view of the mountain, and I enjoy many beautiful sights of both the moon and the sun rising over this tall East Bay peak. However this evening, I was amazed that I could actually see the moon move. I stood there for a moment, only to realize that I had never seen it rise so quickly.

I stood there amazed by the pace of what was in front of me. It was truly a remarkable sight! As I said, I have seen the moon rise before. However on this occasion, there was clear movement over the course of seconds, and in less then 2 minutes it went from no moon to a full moon over the mountain. This struck me as one of life’s little fortunes – if for no other reason but to point out how quickly time moves and how important it is to not take things for granted. It was a very literal display – Life comes at us fast, yet if we take moments, we can grasp enjoyment in even the quickest of fortunes.