I asked him, “How can a man be brave if he is afraid?” “That is the only time a man can be brave,” he told me.  – Robb Stark describing Ned Stark, Game of Thrones

Two bearcats went over the mountain to see what they could see.  When they got to the peak, they immediately fell into a deep valley where they “dulled-out” for several months.   We taped this episode two months ago, put it on a shelf, and quasi-retired.  However, during these trying times we all need to do our part. Unfortunately for you, our part is keeping you occupied with a meandering podcast about the meandering trails of peaks and valleys that form modern life.

This week we retire “the king of parables,” party (responsibly) with Dave Ramsey, discuss a monk’s dilemma, and eat love-sushi until we get sick.  Hold on tight…this episode will leave you with truth-bumps (noncontagious).  Stay well, bearcats!

Book: Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson, M.D.

Drink: Lagunitas Cherry Jane Sour Ale

Next Episode:  Bearcats in a Cage?

Attributes/Clips/References:

The Dave Ramsey Show (https://www.daveramsey.com/show/podcasts)

Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties by Ajahn Brahm

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/647579.Who_Ordered_This_Truckload_of_Dung_)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/28257707-the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck

Closing Quote: Sean Penn in the film, Casualties of War