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I guess our segment turned out a bit long, so they bumped it to next weekend (Oct 6& 7)

Pacific time: 9:30am and 2:30pm (Sat & Sun)

sorry about that!
((HUG))

I did an interview about HugNation for the “News To Me” show and it now airs on CNN Headline News NEXT weekend!
(details)
(the tour still leaves THIS WEEKEND!)

What is a Hug Tour?

It’s not really like a band’s tour, since there is no entertainment.

It’s more like designating specific physical places (at specific times) as focusing points for positive, loving energy. (An unofficial pronoia flash mob)

I’ll give an explanation of the tour and a talk of some sort. Probably something about grandpa, HugNation, and something vaguely spiritual.

Then we’ll all hug.
It is an excuse to love
A reminder to feel the connection we have to every other person on the planet.

It is more about an *intention* than any specific activity.

And hopefully we’ll learn a little bit more about each other. Maybe share a tale or a laugh with other huggers.
We’ll know that, by being drawn to this same place, we probably have lots of overlap in values.

I mean, anyone who can appreciate Grandpa Caleb *and* me has to be a special type of person.

Is it family friendly? Yes.
Is it religious? No.
Is it spiritual? Yes.
Does it contain crystals or Secrets? No.

I suggest you wear pink and wear a nametag. (I’ll bring a roll of “Hello, my name is ____” stickers.)

Feel free to bring gifts. (your presence counts. But you might be surprised how good it feels to share some of yourself (cookie, bracelet, fortune, song, carving, tea, chips & guac) with a stranger who becomes a new friend.

Hope to see you!!!

Oh yeah…. and THE HUGMOBILE IS FIXED!!!!!

It’s been an odd weekend.
A day filled with thoughts of family.
About life and death.

Had lunch with an old friend in town to visit a dying schoolmate.
(sad and overwhelming)

Spent time with my beautiful family.
(joyous and overwhelming)

And in between it all, trying to work out details of the tour to honor grandpa.
(intimidating and overwhelming)

But somehow, even though I feel like I’ve lost my footing a bit.
I still believe it can all be good.
“Floating more” also means letting go of the need to understand…
Letting go of “My Plan.”

Embracing the now (in an Eckhart Tolle sense.)

Working to find the beauty in the moment…whatever it is.

Seeing “The Beautiful Glass.”

For life is made of magic moments…
Moments of love and connection and joy and truth.

A life’s fullness is measured by these moments only.

To the many who have given me magic moments, electronically and in person, THANK YOU.

May your magic moments be plentiful and profound.

me and my brother

sis, brother, nephew, and my family-in law (in town from Ohio)

tomorrow at 1pm Pacific …
Join us in the Video Lounge for our last Hug before Spotman, Huggy and I leave for the tour!

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and for a copy of the “Love on Demand” DVD, CLICK HERE

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and if you are on the west coast, lets meet in person!!!!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Oct 3: Seattle - Greenlake Park
Oct 5: Portland -Backspace Cafe
OCT 8 SF: Golden Gate Park (MON. Columbus Day)
Oct 9: Sacramento -State Capital Steps (TUES)
Oct 14: Los Angeles - Venice Beach (NOW SUNDAY)
Oct 16: San Diego - Location TBD

AMAZING shots of people at webbery.com

It was a year of less dancing and more tears. Of love and magic and growth. It was a year of intense gratitude and hope. And it was the year I said goodbye to Grandpa.

“Burning Grandpa’s Ashes”

tomorrow I’m gonna post my 2007 Burning Man video. It is 10 min and a tear jerker. I’m really proud of it.

But until then, here’s my last BM video that I am also very proud of. (and a picture of me from my first burn)