For a change of pace this year, our family decided to forego presents and rent a beach house in California. We just happened to settle in Capitola, California, about an hour south of San Francisco. I had never heard of it until we came here. But I"m glad we came.
There's something about the coast that keeps calling my name. People are more friendly in a small coastal city like this because they seem to be more content with their lives. Example number one is the drivers. They are more than willing to wait a little while longer while a group of 9 people and a baby stroller cross where they aren't supposed to. Then they give you a smile and a wave. I could get used to that.
I think more people would appreciate that sort of behavior. The world would be a much happier place if we all started living that way. So if I don't see you sometime soon, consider this my smile and wave.
