From sea to shining sea

(That’s the view from our balcony at our first bed & breakfast stop.)

Chel and I were having a discussion on the way down to Galveston about our country’s leadership and where we’re headed. I won’t bore you with the details here — that’s not really the point. Because no matter what you think of our elected officials, the economy, the war in Iraq, social security, whatever — the good old U.S. of A. is an extremely blessed place. And the fact that you or Chelsea and I can have our opinions and share them freely with whoever will listen is a testament to how fortunate America is, from sea to shining sea (down to the Gulf of Mexico, too).