Two thousand years ago Mary nodded. She agreed to the plan even though it was beyond understanding. And the whole world of that unfolded. “Be not afraid Mary” the angels said as I remember. Well, that still goes for us here and now, “be not afraid” and will always go for us. A thousand pairs of invisible hands are poised and ready to catch us when our own efforts fail.

Listening to the Pink Martini Christmas Album, a birthday gift from My Rebecca. I have been playing it endlessly. Right now “Santa Baby” is on. They have a way of integrating all forms of human experience in one time and place. Beauty seems to hold it all together.

Got a beautiful book in the mail today. “zen and the art of dog walking” from the author Ray Sullivan in Georgia. Thank you. Christmas giving in action.

Of to Seattle and the hospital today. Then going to jet down I-5 to Tacoma to pick up a load of plywood for my cabinet project. Work goes on. Well you have safe travels in these last few days before Christmas. Be not afraid loves now and tomorrow, Felipe.