A day of rest

I've been working hard this week, not only on the appeal brief, but also to get ready to go out of town the week of Labor Day to Colorado.

So I planned today to take it easy.  I went to church after a little work in the yard.  Afterward, I was able to visit privately w Father Jim in his office.  That was very pleasant as I like the feeling of being at someone's home and being uninterrupted.  We talked about his upcoming retirement.  He wants to do 4 things:  golf, sailing, painting and supply ministry (Sundays only!).

Then I happened to see my friend Martin at the office.  I just went to get my computer for fun, not work.  I met his girlfriend Mari and it was a nice talk as well.  But hot outside.  Then I got home and have done some good cleaning and straightening.  No rush, but glad to have some extra time to do it.

Yoga tonight at 5:30.  This day is going fast.  That's what Father Jim will likely say about his retirement.

Appeal Brief shaping up

I have been working on my first appeal brief to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.  I would say I'm 85% done and plan on working Saturday and Monday and as much Tuesday as need to get it done.

I did receive the co-defendant's brief today so I have an example of what to do/what not to do.  It was good to see, but it really doesn't change my approach.

As David Cook says about the golf swing, it doesn't matter how you do it as long as you are completely confident that your way is the best for YOU.

Bodhi Yoga retreat 2018

August 1-6 was the Bodhi Yoga retreat in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.  My friend Charles said "Aren't you worried about safety?" He then remarked that he was going to Jerusalem for vacation.  So he'd rather be in the West Bank than a Mexican resort.  Not I.

This is the second of 4 retreats that I have been on, the first one was in 2017.  I believe I am rising in seniority, like Camp La Junta, back in the 70s.  It's kind of like camp, with activities planned, lots of people the same age, common meals, water sports, healthy competition, and such.

I gained some good yoga practice knowledge of new poses e.g. pigeon, down dog, pyramid, and so forth.  I like the Yin practice as well.  Our teacher Kristi was there which was a very pleasant surprise.  Other teachers were Anna, Blake and Mel.    As usual, there's about an 80/20 ratio of women to men.  Maybe that will even out as time goes by.

Weather was great, food was plentiful and the hotel staff remembered me and my aura from last year.  So that was cool.  Susan and I had a great time and it was an ideal vacation for both of us.