While I love to travel and see the world, nothing means more to me than coming home to Austin, Texas. The city has so many personalities; it's the capital of Texas, brimming with politics and hub bub. It's a live music capital with a variety of talented artists playing every day of the week. It's the edge of the Hill Country, a gateway to the heart of the state. It's rich in history, varied in architecture, and textured by diversity. It's home to the University of Texas.

Nothing I can think of can parallel the beauty of Austin in the springtime. Trees are blooming and the grass is starting to turn green. There is a carpet of wildflowers along every roadside - Indian paint brush, poppies, black eyed susans, and bluebonnets. So while I may sail the Greek Isles, hike the national parks and Scotland, bike the coast of Maine, and explore Africa, there is no place that stirs my soul like home.