Nostalgia

Nostalgia according to Webster:
1. a longing to go back to one's home, hometown, or homeland; homesickness.
2. a longing for something far away or long ago or for a former happy circumstance.

"What's this got to do with anything?", you say. Well, its no secret that my heart is in the south. I truly believe one's birthplace is part of their DNA - no, just kidding. But, it feels that way sometimes. I have been feeling quite nostalgic lately. I have resolved, since it seems I won't be making a move south any time in my near future, to embrace those things that remind me of "home". I was coming home today and as I turned off Rt. 50 towards my house I was drawn to the farmland on both sides of me. One was being harvested while the other looked like a picture out of a book. It was beautiful - green rye moving in the wind like waves on the ocean. It truly gave me that feeling of being "home". The only thing missing was a rolling hill or two! But, I CAN imagine that. I can let my mind go to that place of comfort and as a result, let that comfort me. So, I guess the thing is - see the things that comfort me - hear the sounds that lift my spirit and smell the smells of home!