Hi @natureofbeing! Yes, your comments were very helpful. Especially the notion that some is better than none in your daily practice. Gentleness with oneself is a good idea in so many areas.
I did try headspace during one of my forays into meditation, and I liked some things about it. One thing I liked was the attempt to make the concepts more accessible. Ultimately though, an app wasn't a fit for me.
I'm an audiophile though and like to listen to Pema Chodron and use her meditation techniques. If you are in Oregon as your pictures seem to indicate, say hello to that lovely place. I am an Oregonian transplanted to the Midwest. Thanks for the response.