What is California?

It's late-afternoon sun on the vines;The frothy crest of a wave;

Leaves rustling along the cul-de-sac;A cable car rumbling by.

It's subtle moon light shadows; The blazing midday sun on the dusty windscreen;

Starry specks sparkling high above;A plane en-route to places unknown.

It's the city lights; The headlights;

The morning light;Your favorite reading light.

It's smelling freshly-cut grass; Feeling sand between your toes;

Taking in mountaintop vistas;Hiking the graceful curve of a lake.

It's the skyline coming into view;Your heart quickening;

Your self unfolding;Your senses throbbing.

It's the skyline coming into view;Your heart quickening;

Your self unfolding;Your senses throbbing.

It's the crunch of fresh vegetables;The tangy zest of lemons;

The velvety smoothness of ripe avocados;The sharp taste of Zinfandel on your tongue.

It's comfortable, beautiful and enduring;Enchanting, enriching and rewarding;

This is life refined, timeless and refreshing;A beautiful aura that surrounds you.

It's friends, family and lovers;Time to chill, time to create, time to laugh;

Converse, debate and gossip;Being all alone, totally happy and content.

Most of all, it's like feeling right at home.

Ideas that matter.

@drmeaningful

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