One of those moments:

Like most people, I love traveling. I love seeing far-away places. I love the feeling.

Fifteen months ago, a wonderful journey brought me to this spot on Huntington Beach in Southern California. It was the first time I had ever seen the Pacific Ocean.

When I look at this photo, I remember how the first sweeping wave of water surprised my pasty South Dakotan feet, and then traced my heels on its way back into the dark blue abyss.

I don't remember exactly what was going through my mind. Maybe nothing. Sometimes your own thoughts just aren't important. Sometimes you just need to shut up and take it in.

This was one of those moments.