Rhyme and Reason from my Empty Nest

                                                                             What happens when your dream vacation doesn't end up to be a dream after all? With  all that planning,   all that packing, all that traveling to get to your destination.   All those shekels saved and arrangements made. Time to set up care for your dog. Buy fresh litter for the cat. Someone to water the plants. Someone to get the mail. You arrive ready to relax and revive. You're ready to dive into a cool pool or into a new adventure. What happens if the pool is closed for maintenance and the tickets for your grand excursion are now sold out! Is the prized vacation a wash out or now an opportunity to redirect expectations? We in America do not often enough take mini vacations throughout our days. We p...