Linchpin in RC

linchpin \LINCH-pin\, noun:

1. something that holds the various elements of a complicated structure together: The monarchy was the linchpin of the nation's traditions and society.
2. a pin inserted through the end of an axletree to keep the wheel on.

At the present moment, I am home.  I mean home home, like in California with my family because it's spring break and I'm too lame to go on a vacation.  But it's gotten me thinking, my family is the linchpin for me and the town I live in.

Honestly, it's great being home and seeing everyone that I know and love.  But on the other hand, I feel like since I've been away for so long, that every time I visit home, it's like visiting high school land, the place where I once lived, but really have no business calling "home" because I live in Syracuse for most of the year.  My family is my linchpin in RC.

Just to let you all know (because you're all secretly desperate to hear it) I have no exciting plans for this week other than to see a play with my grandma, Rob Reiner speak about comedy in LA, and then visit the BFF at USC. 

Oh yeah, and apply for a job.  Another linchpin in my hometown.