The title of this one comes from Sf Giants reliever Javier Lopez . Wherever this phrase originated, it became one of the driving quotes of the team last year. This is not your usual "let's kick some ass" locker room motivation (don't worry- they also rode the emotion of a line from Braveheart) and although the words do not exactly flow as well as the season did, the simple meaning is a smart one to consider; a room full of positive thinking people can accomplish good things. Sometimes the participation is as a spectator, absorbed in the activity that envelops and the current of a positive river.
In Medford Oregon, Meghan and Tony celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. They put together an elegant party at their shop, Lotus Hair Salon attended by family and friends. Ten years of a ying and yang relationship; a balance of muse, craft, practicality, determination and dreams grounded by the needs of a Marley. The river inspires siblings to pursue similar bonds, when nearly two decades before- their parents provided faith to our good union. The river runs on and on.
The weekend before, Destination Windsor found Dexter, Oliver and myself at the finish line of the Vineman Ironman race. No, I haven't elevated my couch relaxing ways to 140 plus miles of swimming, cycling and running . We had trekked up north to witness Andrew's finish in the event, along with Kristine, his family and friends, anticipating not only this achievement but for the giant step he would take after the race. To endure a punishing journey just to get to a place where another journey might begin- so much more admirable than a scoreboard proposition at a ball game! Few knew that there would be anything more than the race itself, but would find themselves with spirits elevated, carried forward in the relentless flow.
Such an emotion filled post. Andrew and Kristine feel like they are meant to be together forever. Meghan and Tony, too. Well into our journey, its great to see our family and friends find their way. As the wise May Chew would say, "Now you kids go have fun."
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