Now that I'm back from my 5-week odyssey to Green Acres, I've had time to reflect a bit on what I experienced and what I missed during my travels.
I missed seeing my kids and grandkids more often. Family's the most important thing in my life right now - and it was so good to see them when I got back. I still haven't hooked up with my daughter, though, and I don't know where she is. Hope she calls me back soon.
I missed my own bed. It's got a memory-foam mattress that my back just loves. I missed my kitchen where I know where everything is. I missed my broadband internet connection, and my computer where everything I need is at my fingertips. And I missed my gigantor shower head with the water-saver feature disabled. When I shower, I actually get to get wet.
On the other hand, now that I'm back, I miss the daily grind of feeding and caring for the animals. Yeah, it's a lot of work, but it's a nice feeling to know that I'm giving the little beasties what they need. I miss the green, green, green hills of West Virginia, and the laid-back lifestyle of the people there. But all that green comes with a price, and I don't necessarily miss the rain and slogging through the mud to get the chores done. Oh, and I definitely don't miss the ticks.
I miss the farm, and the good company. There was so much to be done that I was itching to tear into, but I had to go away knowing I had used my time to the very best of my ability, and done what opportunity allowed. I'm a pretty respectable handyman and I think I'd make a good major domo. Too bad that job's not available in many places any longer.
But my businesses want my attention, and my family is close by, so I have more than enough to keep me busy.
In the end, it's all good.
