paths, paths well travelled, well worn, paved highways with exit signs, street lights, and gas stations, tourist centers and rest stops, 94 west to minnesota, right as it crosses the wisconsin border, just past lacrosse, or, as depicted in the film version of the Two Towers, Aragorn's choice of a human bride, queen, daughter of kings, skilled with the sword, a ruler born and bred, tried and true. other paths a little sketch, like of all things route 14, from somewhere in chicago all the way to god knows where up north, and again, Aragorn's choice of an elven love, beauty untouched, heart and soul pure and true. an easy, well defined, logical choice versus what the heart craves. to end up where expected, perfect for a picture, or a place much harder, tougher, achieved only through much hardship and pain. there's no mapquest for life's decisions, is there?