Every day my attitude of gratitude towards life in Southern California grows.  The western frontier remains a land of opportunity.  I look to recognize the beauty of life in paradise.  I acknowledge and appreciate each day I have to enjoy this bounty.  We pay a premium cost of living, yes, but gain access to the great resources this land has to offer; sunshine, fresh fruits and vegetables, the ocean, and the flowers, oh, the flowers.

When sitting back from the pace of life in this career driven society, I see how lucky I am to pursue my dreams in a state full of dreaming. Each day I reach towards a brighter future, but only through enjoying the brightness of today have I had the fortune to manifest this beautiful life for tomorrow.  So be it, so it is.