R&R (Rednecks & Relaxation)

I am sitting by myself in the Hilton Helsinki lounge listening to an American wearing a "Smith & Wesson Security Solutions" T'shirt explain "the ways of the South" to an unsuspecting Finnish man. I feel so at home right now. I am just trying to get a few moments of peace and tranquility before my "vacation" begins. Tomorrow, the kids and I are heading to the Canary Islands with our Brazilian friends on a Finnish charter. How's that for a multi-cultural trip! I am looking forward to some sunshine and warm weather and maybe, just maybe, some relaxation.