Melia, aren’t those boys the cutest? And they definitely were trying to run away. I’m really happy to be getting back to basics, too. We don’t need much to be happy, and your digital detox post cemented my resolve to get off the Internets more and experience the things that keep me sane.

1) The picture of your adorable hapa nephews. They look like they’re trying to escape Brian’s arms to run around.

2) Tortilla, my favorite among Spanish dishes. That’s a good lookin’ tortilla, Mr. Burgess, and I’ve seen a few in my day.

3) Seeing pictures of your space. I’ve been curious to see where you’ve been holing up in Dahlgren.

4) That we’re having parallel realizations that a simple life is a happy life. We aren’t able to buy many things right now, and we don’t have a lot of options for going out anyway. But we’re cooking, reading, hanging out with awesome people and generally getting back to basics. It’s a good reminder that I actually don’t need much in life to be happy except the things you said: good people, good food, and good wine.