Time to Myself

Just finished Team of Rivals, which was an historical account of Abraham Lincoln's presidential bid in 1860 and the highlights/lowlights of his terms of office thereafter. It was a great read, almost like a novel. It definitely put a face on the man that I had not understood before. I highly recommend this book.
Just getting ready for a mini vacation. J and I are taking off starting the end of next week, on the 20th. We have discussed where to go and are torn between going to the house on the coast or somewhere else. I honestly would like to go somewhere new, where neither of us have ever been. Northern California/Southern Oregon, Arizona/New Mexico, or ???
The problem is having to drive all that way. I would like to relax wherever we decide to go. I would love to show my wife the Lizard Head Wilderness, which is one of my favorite places on God's Green Earth. This place makes you believe that someone with an eye for beauty designed this world. Life seems to take on a different meaning when you are able to take the time and really "see" a landscape such as this.
I think that the north coast would be a great trip. Nice and cool. We shall see.
I am finishing up the story I promised and will post it here soon. Trying to paint a visual picture with words is the key. When I am happy with it, I will post it - not before then.
Back soon...