When we were day hiking up to Camp Muir, we saw many climbers coming down with huge packs on their backs, and many going up, often passing us on the snow fields, with the same equipment. They were taking tents, cooking gear, food, ice axes, ropes, and clothing for the worst weather they could imagine at 14,410 feet. All that equipment does not go to the summit. It goes to the base camp. Your supplies are there.
Life needs safe places .
In the midst of our busy and conflicting world, we need someplace that is 'base camp' for us. I know it is dangerous to comment on politics in an election year, but let me say something about Joe Lieberman which does not mean endorsement for one party over the other. Here is a politician who is respected for the way he honors the Sabbath. He does not drive, work, campaign, or wear a watch between Friday sundown and Saturday sundown. We need worship.