The Olympics just ended, February is on it’s last week. The fun stretch of the year is around the corner.

We are spring season people in my house. One of the best parts of living where we do (a place that has four distinct seasons), is that every March, the flowers and trees start coming to life. Each week from about now until July will showcase something new blooming and/or showing growth. I’m nearly 50 and this annual process never grows old. It always makes an impression on me.

Also coming up is my favorite holiday of the year, our anniversary. My lovely bride and I have been married for over two decades. I can’t describe how important our relationship is in our lives, it is the foundation and center of my universe. Happy anniversary love, once the kids are off to college, lets go back to Zermatt and watch sunrises over the Matterhorn again!

Not only does the change of seasons bring forth a renewed sense of optimism, there feels a deeper current starting to gather momentum. Last year tossed us a few curve balls, especially me. Yet things appear back on track and I’m optimistic that the next few years will be our best ever. We booked a family trip for early April to visit friends and get out of town. I’m also working on another late summer road trip around New England. That trip will mark getting our sons to all 50 states before the oldest turns 18! Any advice for great food and sights in RI, VT, CT, NH, and ME are welcome!

For the past year, I’ve traveled less than usual. Being at home more was nice for a bit, but I’m eager to explore new places. I have high hopes that the next decade will be spent more on the road as our life simplifies and we regain control of our schedules and life demands. I’ve been told that happens as the kids leave the house. Here’s hoping that dream comes true.