RV was parked outside my apartment. Went out to clean my new baby for the first time (she is FILLED with old owner’s crap).
A car pulled out and a guy in his 50’s got out and started asking me about the RV.
I was all ready to defend it’s on-street parking when he asked me where I was headed.

I told him a festival near Reno.
“Oh, that one where clothing is optional? My lesbian neighbor goes to that and got her body painted last year.”

Turns out he used to do body work. Within minutes he was giving me tips for painting her pink.

*wash it down with lacquer thinner. MUCH easier than sanding and should be fine on something so old and faded.*

• Burning Man gives you WIIIIINGS!! http://tinyurl.com/25vlat #
• waiting to hear the mechanic’s report any minute…will I buy the motorhome!? #
• just saw 7 or 8 dolphins #
• “I’ll take it.” I pick up my 24 foot baby in the morning. #
• Heading to Kava Lounge shortly to cut a rug: http://tinyurl.com/yrz4yf #

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• A ‘Grease Angel’ appeared and told me I should buy an RV and tour the country. http://tinyurl.com/2xkzga #
• After a year and a half, got my video ipod connected to TV for first time. By next year this time, my goal is to try a wii. #

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(That is Black Rock City/ Burning Man below me)

I’m riding a happy wave right now. I feel like I’m in the flow. Feeling filled with purpose…Listening to the signs. And when i faced doubt, I was visited by a Grease Angel.

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In addition to being honorable, my brother is also hilarious. To celebrate his bday, here is a HILARIOUS old (5 years?) video of the two of us improvising with our Star Wars toys:

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My baby brother turns 34 years old today.

He is so rad.
Totally awesome, actually.

He has been my best friend most my life.
My trusted advisor. My frequent collaborator. My constant inspiration.

Over a decade ago, he told a story.

He had just returned from the grocery store. As he collected his change from the checker and was headed towards his car. he saw that he wasn’t charged for one of his items.
What to do?
Go back and ask them to ring up the item? Or enjoy the free carton of eggs?

His answer: “I spoke up, politely pointed out the mistake, and paid for the eggs.”
A friend gave a little laugh and made fun of him.
He paused for a second and said, “When faced with a choice like that, I try to make the decision as if my future child was there watching me.”

I love that. Don’t look at the punishment or consequences…don’t look to external rules…simply think about the legacy of your choices.

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Now, 10 years later, his “future child” is about to turn 1 year old.
And it is an absolute joy to see his philosophy in practice.

He is the man I admire most.
And he has grown into the father I admire most, too.

Happy Birthday, Baby Brother! Keep shining your light!

It is my brother’s birthday, so today’s Tao Buffer treat is inspired by him.
Come by for a hug, a story, and a few minutes of love!
(Or simply hug yourself at 1 and feel the rest of us doing the same!)

See you in the lounge (and check out the new “give a hug” chat feature coded by spotman!)

The motorhome I was scheduled to see for a second time tonight (bringing a mechanic), was sold.

At least I have good taste.

Then I saw another RV and I got really excited again. Buuuut….

This one is bigger than what I was looking at before. And I started doing a bit more research and realized that STORAGE/PARKING is going to be a bigger issue than I thought.

Grrr. For the price of a year of storage, I could almost rent one for Burning man. (Which totally kills my “it will pay for itself in a few years!” theory.)