I do not have the blues, but I’m visiting them. I’m not referring to the medical insurers. It’s the blue grass of Kentucky and the Blue Ridge Mountains. In Kentucky, there really is a medical angle; Minna’s Ben is graduating from medical school and we’re all going to celebrate big time.

Then I’m visiting Joni and Dennis, who really live in the woods, not far from the Blue Ridge Highway. The first time I visited them, I thought it was one of Dennis’ massive practical jokes when we turned into a dirt path and kept driving and driving. But there was a house at the end of the tunnel of trees. (Call me crazy for taking that “road” again, but really great friends are definitely worth it). Looking forward to Extreme Golf and Power Napping and maybe some storage locker auctions, as I search for my inner mountain-girl essence. OK, maybe I’ll take a hike or two.

Meanwhile, Roberta’s at the helm. Happy sailing and see you all in a little over a week!