BACK 2 DA GULCH My attempt to relocate to Eugene was not successful...when an interview with the Oregon University bookstore didn't lead to a position there, and numerous applications submitted to foodstores and supermarkets didn't turn up "roses", I chose to purchase an advance price ticket for Indianapolis, IN, where a friend met me and brought me back to Bloomington, Indiana, on October 3. Luckily, I was able to "couch surf" while the weather was good fall days, even managed to get a number of busking sessions in, before it turned cold and rainy. Where am I residing now? I will simply call it the BUNK HOUSE. More on this soon. All is well, in Japanese, the word orioki describes my circumstances well...it is what the Buddhist beggars bowl is called, and it translates as "just enough"... To Be Continued