What I want to remember,

but didn't necessarily photograph:

The snow forecast, the troubleshooting, the kindest customer-service women of Alaska Airlines, the canceled flight, the better flight, the hour Joel spent shoveling the car out of our parking spot only to high-center at the end of the block.

Lake Havasu City, AZ

The feeling of relief, walking away from the car garage into the airport.

Free wine from the flight crew to Vegas to make up for the delay that actually saved our bacon.

Driving through the dark two-lane desert highway and Joel and I both thinking to play this song.

Seeing loved ones' faces in new places.

Behind us, a transplanted bridge from London, aka "the" London Bridge

Sleeping deeply in a quiet, dark room, and waking up to different bird sounds.

Sockless days.

The thrift stores of Lake Havasu City.

Metal sculpture and gravel arrangements in front yards. Purple flowers that sting worse than nettle.

Joel's expert steering of the minivan going backward down a steep, curving driveway.

Late night discussion of art interpretation, based on a piece in the living room. Cocking our heads different ways to see new things.

Chapel, University of Redlands

Listening to the music of our college road trips on the drive back to college.

Desert monuments involving shoes, and general spectacle against dramatic and harsh landscapes.

The flustered but nice hotel receptionist, followed by a sneak-up hug from an old friend.

An orange tree outside the window.

The usefulness of minivans for corralling burrito seekers, and of a box of wine glasses stashed in the back, ready to use at any moment.

The energy of independence found on a college campus.

Redlands, 2 a.m.

Not caring how much burrito I've consumed in a day.

Putting faces and places to legends.

Johnston Center Renewal

The bittersweetness of hallowed halls and how they've changed.

Learning more reasons to drink wine, like hormesis.

Tom Jones music in a Vegas restroom.

Noticing how Spokane people have a definite look when you spot them in the airport. (Hint: they don't look like Californians.)

Snow in the desert on the way to Las Vegas. A preview of life back in Spokane.