Hey, Zo, nice to have found time to get back to you this lovely Sunday. Two great 'Lofts, BTW. Years ago, when I was relatively new to the faith, I was walking down (actually UP) a street in AdamsMorgan (DC) and it was just as clear as clear could be: I didn't know much, but I knew the Jesus I was following was the one who turned tables over in the Temple. The other one comes from an entirely 'other' time in my life. I studied Yoga for years. When I was initiate I was given the name Durga. Now, I was not a Hindu believer of any sort, but Durga's story -- WOW! Shan't take up your time with why or how -- but amazing things happen when there isn't a Christian in any distance at all . . . Must get on to chores. Still researching alternatives . . . HAH!

A couple of weeks ago, completely 'by accident' I came across the Kenny Rogers video of The Gambler, and I ended up taking away -- well, you see what you think. The refrain got me. "You gotta know when to hold'em, know when to fold'em, know when to walk away, know when to run". Beginning at the end: running away may be called for? Well, yes, I guess. But I'd class that as giving up the game. As for the rest -- what a great way to continue evaluating the game unfolding and unfolding and unfolding. . . I should put the link to the vid but it is on FewTube so maybe it's not a good idea?