Finally Rain!
Storm clouds gathered last night for the first time in over a week or more. The temperatures have been in the high ’90′s, and there has been little relief from the heat. Finally, yesterday’s storms…
Red Window
I’ve noticed over the past year that this antique store has a theme thing going with it’s windows. I say windows because the store is huge and almost covers a city block. I’m guessing that…
Hiking Paths
Yesterday, we dodged rain drops but eventually ended up in sunlight. However in the beginning of our hike, we thought for sure we would have to find shelter under a rock ledge or overhang—something I…
On Top of the World
I was with students yesterday afternoon, and I took this photo of a guy who graduated this past Spring. We couldn’t help but smile as we walked away from this scene because we realized what…
Ready to Paddle
We got our boats into the water about 9:15 a.m. and were paddling down the Tugaloo River toward Estatoe by 9:30. “The Cherokee Indians inhabited this and other village sites along the Tugaloo River. They…
Ballons over Toccoa
The Taste of Toccoa was held this past Thursday evening, and Cocoa and I got to go! It’s the event where she helps city workers clean up the mess left behind. This year she worked…
Fern Green
Beautiful ferns on the top of Currahee Mountain. Sometimes I just run out of words to describe all that is here and all that I see each day. So, many times it is best just…
What I Do in The Evenings
If you look closely (very closely), you will see a small fish jumping out of the water in this photo. I go out for rides in the evening just to step away from the stress…












