A brief but captivating fascination with tumbling trail stones emerged in my life. Collecting these stones and dedicating a month to tumble them to perfection became a gratifying pursuit. Among them, one particular stone holds a special place, almost like my own personal star, and I envision having it laid to rest with me. Another remarkable addition to my collection was a stone gifted by my friend Marv, who brought it all the way from the summit of Kilimanjaro.