Reasons I love going home

1. There is tea, and I can drink it at the kitchen island, just like I used to drink my milk after school growing up.

2. The dog, Ella, stands on her front two paws when she pees. Both back feet in the air.

3. Mom and I can go grocery shopping and have more fun than anyone else would doing something so ordinary.

4. Dad can listen and give hugs and advice without a hint of judgement, no matter what.

5. "The Mountain" (Mt. Rainier) is beautifully powerful and it is the first sight that tells me I'm home.

It's a good place. It heals me minute by minute.