There are two ways about it when you think of 'LOVE.' In fact, there are myriads of ways to think of love, and it played a part in this weekend getaway.
I don't have a photo to show for it, but Annie and I topped our weekend off by going to Into the Wild last night in downtown Seattle.
We both had our own personal connections to the movie besides being intrigued with the compelling, true story. Annie registered director Sean Penn and actor Emile Hirsch at her hotel when they were in Seattle for movie production.
A long time ago, ten years-plus, I met the book's author Jon Krakauer in an elevator at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers convention. He happened to have a few copies of the book with him and personally autographed one and gave it to me.
I was honored but not nearly so much as when I had finished reading the amazing story he had written based on the journal of Chris McCandlies aka Alexander Supertramp.
One of the entries in Alex's journal, toward the end when he was all alone and dying of starvation, said something to the effect that ultimate happiness in life comes from sharing it with others. How true!
I enjoyed true happiness this weekend, sharing wonderful adventures with my daughter.
Thank you, Annie. All we need is LOVE!
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