Every time I leave the beach it gets harder. The miles seem longer. I am so grateful for every minute spent by the shore.

what we love in childhood tugs at our hearts evermore

by the sea

beach bound

We're going to take a little run downto Galveston this Friday. Found 2 sweet cottages right next to each other... so we'll head out with our vacation buddies, the Lawrences. I can't wait to hear the surf and get my toes in the sand. Brown sand, but that's okay. I really like funky old Galveston.

and in othernews... The Mavericks got their asses kicked tonight... arg...

AOL polls... a glimmer?

Has your opinion of the president changed in the last year?
No, it's the same
45%
Yes, it's worsened
33%
Yes, it's improved
22%
Total Votes: 92,649


Which party do you think will fare better in the congressional elections?
Democratic
64%
Republican
36%


How do you feel about the situation in Iraq compared to a year ago?
Worse
46%
Better
30%
Unchanged
24%


How would you rate Bush's overall job performance?
Poor
58%
Good
18%
Excellent
17%
Fair
7%

not hell

100 degrees... drought... bring it on. God, I hate cold weather. I NEED the sun. So, maybe Texas is not the worst place on earth for me. I would die in North Dakota... for so many reasons.
Today is a day to thankful for where I am.

shhhh...

Kate and Ian got home last night bearing tales of the road. Kate brought me a beautiful aqua crystal rosary from http://www.lorettochapel.com/. What a treasure. I can't wait to see their photos from SantaFe, Denver, Pike's Peak and other points west. Everyone is asleep still...ahhh, silence.

it appears my ship has come in...