It was hard saying goodbye to my sweet husband, but I look forward to his visit downriver. I put 848 miles behind me just to begin this journey, most of them Interstate – mile after mile of homogenized America where one state is hardly distinguishable from another. Fortunately for me, I am easily entertained. I was reminded of the dolphins who sleep with one-half of their brain at a time, while the other half takes care of business. After weeks of intense left-brained preparations, the right brain felt like a kid kept indoors for too many rainy days – playtime was needed!  So, the left brain watched the road, the traffic and the countless green interstate signs while the right was allowed to frolic and follow  whatever nonsensical bit of whimsy it cared to entertain. And there was no shortage of that!