"Kentucky was on the itinerary," I proclaimed.

Inquiring, "In this weather?" There was a downpour outside, and he pointed to the window.

A silly expression formed on my face. I have to say, "No, probably not." Even as I sat so near to him in his chair and wondered what he was going to have me do, I attempted to feel sadness for the lost day of unfettered traveling and discovery.

He looked through my list one more before picking up the pen. He questioned me, "Were you done with your limits?"

A shrug of my shoulders. "That's what I'm getting at, at least. I can't say for sure whether...