I feel best when I'm in the Pacific Northwest, whether in the mountains or woods or around the waters of Puget Sound or one of the local freshwater lakes or rivers. Near water in the Northwest, then, for a physical place where I feel best. To approach that feeling down here it Texas it has to be one of the three days a year with the temperature and humidity and wind movement are just right that it's fresh and crisp and comfortable.

As to the occupants of my comfort zone, that can vary. I know my zone will feel empty as my kids grow and go to college. I hope they don't trip over themselves trying to hurry moving out of here, and that they'll enjoy coming back for visits or staying when they need to.

SRS