After weeks of battling allergies and rain, I couldn’t wait to jump into the car and head north the moment sunlight washed over the mountains. I called a friend to see how she was doing (several of us have had colds or something like that). She said that she was off for a drive with her family.

While taking this photo, I overheard a guy say, “I could live here.” And I thought, “I do.” Well, 30 minutes away.

This past week I notice the first hint of fall’s approach. Usually, the third to the fourth week of October is when the leaves are at their peak. Looks like I will have to plan a day trip to North Carolina soon.

This is the only rock bench left on the TFC campus. There is a short one located along the pathway to the falls, but it is not like this one. Years upon years ago (I’m told), this was where students met for dates! No one could hold hands and certainly never, ever steal a kiss. Of course, those days are long gone! BTW, Homecoming is this weekend, and I know I will hear all the old stories over again. What fun!

Yesterday was a rainy day in northeast Georgia, which always tempts me to think of being in a place that is sunny and bright or a place that is literally worlds away—like Windsor Castle in England.