Sitting on a dock at Deephaven on Squam Lake listening to loons.
Suburban Nation: Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream by Andres Duany.
"The Shack" in Staunton. Not only is Ian Boden one of the most talented chefs in the state, The Shack is tiny, casual, and not the least bit pretentious.
I used to fly, but the time required became prohibitive. I'd love to get back to it some day.
The wood burning fireplace. When you are building a custom home, don't ever let others dictate what features you "should" have. Go after what you know matters to you and your family.
35 years ago, I met her in seventh grade. She asked me to prom, and now she's my wife. It's been a good run.