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Hi Johnny

I know you spin past here sometimes - you told me.

I'm having a reflective Friday about life choices...and just watched the Friday Night Video, in which a young, talented, articulate person lays out Yosemite as "his future".  The fearful part of me wonders what it's like to be poor and old in America.

So I'm really using you as a vehicle to ask how much we should let our passion rule our lives?

You're a bright guy.  Was it worth it?

Sorry if I'm butting in on what is obviously a very personal post, that goes way over my head.

That bit though made me think of this joyous film about a life long "climbing bum" in America. https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/films/dirtbag-the-legend-of-fred-beckey

The easy answer to that, is that's it's absolutely shit!

(Certainly: don't have any health problems if you're in that position.)

But you already know this, I guess?

I'll butt in further: how has it been for you?

(I have perspectives which I am happy to share )