Rusty, you should also number me among the unannoyed.
I consider you, as I consider nearly 7 billion other people, an unmet friend. There isn't really a lot you could do that would change that status. Maybe we'll meet, maybe we won't. But either way, just continue to be authentic, speak your mind, and say what's important first so the less important stuff sinks to its proper level. I kind of get the feeling you do that already.
We are all making the same journey, and we are all going to end up in the same place -- ignoring for the moment some minor theological differences. Do what you have to with your journey to be comfortable with it.
Good to know you, man, if only through your posts. Keep your faith in what's good. Keep your trust in what's right. Don't worry too much if you find out some people disagree with you. I mean, what do they know? We're all just making best guesses.
Vaya con Dios. I'm going to steal that egg timer line some day, but I'll be sure to credit you.