Louisiana and Texas...

I hadn't been here in 30 years.

We were out on the lake with my Uncle Max.

We have caught up with and met family and re-met family.

We have eaten ourselves full and picked up new recipes -

And we have come into: family members, favorite histories, tips and tricks and e-mail addresses.

As well as promises not to wait another 30 years.

Now we're at the airport - waiting for our plane home.

Important airport security messages slide across a Huey Lewis ditty.

Mom is sitting beside me tucked into a romance novel.

A very loud lady is sitting across from me calling someone to keep them informed, "I am at the airport -- eatin' Pringles -- yeh, they sell them in small snack packs now -- huh? -- sour cream and onion ..." This is why the cellphone was invented: to give everyone the grocery list of your daily life.

Travel exposes me.

We had a fantastic time - but no matter how good a trip is - always,
I am ready for my home...