Comings & Goings
For me and my family, 2007 has been a year of comings and goings.
Personally, my beloved mother-in-law, Ken's Mom and Stirling and Alex's Nanny has gone. My father-in-law has come into a new phase. The transition has been like most things in life, a little messy and unpredictable but necessary.
Stirling has gone to Senegal for three months of academics, cultural exchange and contemplation regarding her future careeer and life goals. Happily, she has come home safely.
Alex has gone from high school and come into his own as a college man. He has also -- as have we all -- come from New Jersey to return to our readopted hometown and my children's birthplace in Alabama.
We all have gone from a life that contained the excitement and complexities of living, working and playing in the Northeast and come to embrace the simpler pace of spending lazier days and nights in the South in proximity to family and, for Ken, life-long friends.
Professionally, I have gone through a phase of uncertainty, contemplation and reflection and come to a place I really like with new challenges, excitement and energy. I plan to embrace that energy and propel it out to each of you through this vehicle, Back Roads Charming Towns.
In 2008, we will come full circle and bring you the kind of information that can make a difference in your exploration of great places to relax, relocate and retire. We can't wait!
