You know, you're right, Gobird. I watched very little news on the trip and I'm glad about that. I think my travels taught me to appreciate everything around me even more. And I don't mean just my fancy car; I mean the things I may take for granted. When I think about it, in addition to the most important things like family and health, there are thousands of little joys in life that I need to be thankful for every day. The list would be endless. A partial list for me would include: coffee and the morning newspaper, rock and roll, beagles, John Madden, ravioli, San Francisco, Sinatra, and a tub of buttered popcorn in a movie theater. What would like be without these things?
Anyway, Happy Holidays to everyone, and may you follow your dreams.
-- Paula