Kristin, John and I have been talking a lot about what we refer to as our "forever home" -- a place we want to put down roots and hopefully only leave toes-up.

For John, one of his fondest hopes is that it will be someplace profoundly beautiful. He would love to live on the ocean or on Lake Michigan, waking to the sun glinting off the water.

I want to be that little old lady you see walking around town, going from farmers market to the bakery. Culture and lifestyle matters more to me than the terrain.

But I think both of us are deeply aware that where you live affects how you live and like Goldilocks, we want to find the place that's just right. It's cool that you've realized the benefits of being right where you are.

I blogged about this back in March, if you're interested: http://newvinegrowing.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/theres-no-place-like-home-wherever-that-is/