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Fascinating history!

Haven't done much of anything today. Quick trip to gym and Walmart earlier this AM. Washed sheets and remade bed. Made cornbread with cornmeal I bought from the mill in N. GA (YUM). Ed and I watched the first episode of a documentary on different family members' contribution (mainly behind...

Really interesting brick work on the tower, @hollydolly Is that a more recent addition (like victorian era?)

All the best in your relocation @DailyArtsyCrafter Be safe.

One of Life’s Great Ironies… You can’t wait to go on vacation/ visit family.., and it’s fun But then 3 min back home… with your own food, your own bed, your own plumbing and it’s like “AHHHHHHH”

I’ll bring File (Fee-lay) Gumbo! I love this. My daddy was Creole from Covington Louisiana

Home from North Georgia. Yesterday had one very special happening. My younger granddaughter, who is essentially nonverbal autistic, came up to me and kind of “leaned into me“ — that’s her way of saying ‘I’d like a hug.’ I gently hugged her; then older granddaughter came up and wanted a hug...

Coffee and stretch break in Madison Georgia

From Seattle Washington 😆

I motored over to a local grist mill that was recommended and picked up 2lb bag coarse cornmeal. Love cornbread! Next went to Helen GA, which is billed as a Bavarian village. Huh. I wasn’t expecting much in the way of authenticity and was not disappointed. Pretty much a tourist trap. The...

Spent the afternoon at Smithgall State Park in N GA. Perfect autumn day… trees at their peak color. Walked the 1.6 mile trail that takes you through a variety of woodland to a point at the top of the ridge where you can see a panoramic view. Blown away by God’s creation

Back story: stopped in Louisville (GA) to have lunch on the way north. Cute downtown but many empty buildings, including this bank. Was trying to just capture the architectural features inside but could not avoid the reflection on the glass door no matter where I stood. So I ended up with...