Home is Where Your Dog Is

I have been absent in posting in the past week because of my trip back to Washington, DC for work.  It was a whirlwind trip filled with some of the best things in my life - my family, life long friends, colleagues who are friends, KEEN friends, and fascinating meetings.  I am lucky to have gotten a taste of the familiar - even if it was just for a week.  More reflections on that soon

When I arrived at Manchester Airport last Tuesday to head back to DC, a lovely United employee asked me "oh, how nice, are you going home?"

I realized that the question is not as simple as it used to be.  Washington will always be familiar - with my family, my friends, my office, and my history.  But - Harrogate is my new home complete with husband, dog, and my things.  So - I've decided that the answer really is "home is where your dog is." 

I can't wait to see this little fluffy face tomorrow: