That's an interesting state of awareness... I often feel we judge based on our own paradigms... but to be in a healthy space, we have to sit back and be empathic to other opinions.
The military would affect that a little, but there is an upside to the military background as well... I often find people in the military to be respectful and courteous.
We live in a world where people aren't perfect but often believe they are close.
I have never been to Coo Bay... but I have been to Oregon... I drove from Utah through to Portland. I spent a few days with a friend and his family. It was exceptionally pretty... we still laugh that when we went to Mt St Helens he looked around for me and I had climbed a small fence and I was in a garden on my knees. He looked across and asked me what I was doing, and I delightfully exclaimed " there are bumble bees in here". I was taking photos.
As for the topic, I agree we should be environmentally conscious ... we should stop bringing things into our homes just because we have been shopping... in fact, stop seeing shopping as a pastime altogether and make it what it should be... something that is necessary. We should recycle, make healthier eating choices, sleep well, use less chemicals...but these things should be naturally integrated into our lives.
I also believe that we should have healthier conversations and robust discussions... but standing on pedestals shouting that have all the answers... everyone should drop everything and pay attention to you- that I struggle with.
By the way, after I visited my friend who lives in Washington... not Oregon, even though we first caught up for lunch in Portland... he bought a land and did everything he could organically. I have a lot of admiration for his choices in life...but more, I have a lot of admiration for who he is as a person.
Brilliant. I am a huge believer in feeling secure and then to do what you need to do to explore the world around you. I am a massive fan of exploring places in the local area that others may not have heard of. There are so many incredible places around us... we just need to go out and look.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming So along the same line... here's somewhere that I have visited...and it will always remain in my mind because it's so picturesque.
RE: End of Times
Oh B, I admire his choice in men. You are quite a catch. Another reason to like the gentleman.