Home Again, Home Again, Lickety Split

The days of sunshine and warmth over, it was time to return to the land of ice and snow. And we did -- gratefully.

Some places are for lingering, like southern California, and some places are for living, like Upper Michigan. I guess that's what vacations are all about -- learning to love the place you live. Home Appreciation Week. Unwind and un-whine, so when you get back to the business of life you can do it with that attitude of gratitude that sometimes gets lost in the daily shuffle.

Here's hoping you find that special place to visit, so you too can return home convinced you occupy the greatest space on earth.