The trip to Bologna was a good one. I met new people at every meal, many of them leaders of the field. I learned new information and was invited to present more research and perhaps even write a book chapter. All of this took place over some of the best food in the world, in ancient stone buildings. Now that's the way work should be!

I'm happy to be back home, though. Idaho has charms of its own. It's where I can get my work done. It's where my family and guitar are.