fall sunrise

there's been a plethora of good wishes thrown my way the last few days --- a bunch of wonderful people on saturday night and then ceremonial cake, nps plaque, and gifts from my division today --- i'm horrible at expressing my gratitude but i'm truly humbled to realize that, in my stumbling erratic way, i have been a positive influence at the nps --- i made a difference, i think, and that's all you can do: make a difference --- not a big difference maybe, but another little nudge in the right direction --- that's why we are here