myself inside looking for Diet Cokes. I had to hunt
through all of the refrigerators until I found two frosty
red and white Diet Coke cans. I returned to the car, and
took the driver’s seat. Some jokes were made about my
driving prowess, as I squealed onto the pavement.

We drove up to a knoll, and parked in the high desert.
A large group was gathered, waiting for the evening
adventure with the teacher who was my friend.

We began to walk through the desert into the setting
sun. Rama led the single file line of seekers. I thought
I should perhaps be at the front of the line with Rama. I
guessed that I was somewhere in the middle of the line of
silent figures who were walking into the unknown. I was