Many thoughts often go through my mind while resting at the end of my yoga practice.  [I'm not supposed to think of anything at that stage of the practice.  ]  A few days ago, thoughts invaded again.  I saw myself river rafting on Russian River...with my brother-K, cousins and friends.  It's a memory from nearly 20 years ago.  A very happy memory, thanks to my big cousin-Big Al.  He used to go on these day trips+camping trips+parties at his friends and always invites me and my brother-K along.  If it wasn't for Big-Al, my pathetic teenage life would have been much more miserable.  It was Big-Al's birthday the day these wonderful memories hit me.  I miss the good old days and want to say "Thank You" to Big Al for the first time.  Thanks for keeping us beneath your wings all those years!