I recently returned from my annual long range tuna fishing trip. I have been doing this for the past six years and each year my love of the sport grows. I have been fishing since I was just a tyke - stealing bacon from the table so I could sneak off to the lagoon and catch sculpin.

I mention this latest trip because of what I experience, in terms of the people. Those on board the boat (35 of us) represent a great cross section of society. We all, though, have the funds for this costly pastime. One of the guys on the boat was an NSA techie. Conversations with him were very interesting. Many of the guys are self-employed, owning their own businesses. Many of the guys, like me, are devout family men. Those conversations are the best. We worry about this big mess our kids are inheriting. Some good friendships are made and this year was no exception.

The ocean off of where khaling lives is so alive. We were visited by huge sharks, whales, tons of dolphin. I'm always amazed by the albatross that skim the surface, hundreds of miles from land.

If you haven't had the chance, you should seriously consider spending some time on the ocean on a smaller boat (not cruise ship). It clears the mind...