Man, I needed that.

As reported last Friday, I departed a wonderful youth ministers’ retreat lead by Marilyn Santos and a snowstorm-y Baltimore and headed down to Daytona Beach for a few days.  My mom has a condo which is literally on the beach.

I had long nights of sleep, played some cards and was spoiled with some fine meals, read three books, sat and napped in the sun (last day… 87 degrees!), and, basically – - – totally vegged. (picture is the late afternoon view from “my chair.”)

On the last day, I gained a bonus day and took the opportunity to surprise the youngest daughter for a campus tour and a lunchtime run to Cold Stone Creamery which was one of those “rental car – some dollars, long drive – some hours, ice cream with daughter – - -  priceless” experiences.

Was back in the office yesterday with two out-of-office commutes (on a cloudy 41 degrees day) and one monstrous backlog of e-mail.

Vacation – - – Man, I needed that.