Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Cold noses and warm hearts

What a wonderful trip to the East Coast to visit friends. I loved seeing Joey interact with my best friend's children. I hope that they grow up knowing each other, and stay lifelong friends. I don't ever want to leave California and the close proximity of my family, however I loved so much about Connecticut that I could really see myself there. The feeling of being far from these great friends is only exacerbated when we do get together. Maybe in my next life, we'll finally have that cul-de-sac we always dreamt of. Clean crisp air, the smell of rain on asphalt. Pristine highways with 200 foot medians lined with oaks and maples. Rolled curbs and wide expansive lawns. Alright so the landscape designer in me was keen to notice these things. Neighborhood walks, a pumpkin patch, a farmhouse winery, a children's museum, baking and painting while it rains, a music class... What a fabulous trip!