september, lately

week one: the night streets came alive for the first fridays gallery hop downtown.  we wandered down trade and fourth, mesmerized sightseers in our own world, and ended the night with a drink at tate's.

weekend two: a quick jaunt to birmingham, filled with art and walks, family and friends.

and in between ... 

sweet sweet virginia

last weekend, i was back in virginia, enjoying time with the fam.  our adventures included a trip up to the creek on the blue ridge parkway, where we picnicked and splashed around like old times.

first day of school

i can't believe we're here again already, and i'm definitely not ready for pool season to end. the good news?  

football is just around the corner.  and i am very excited about that. 

adventures in august

thunderstorms punctuating the weeks and briefly clearing the muggy air, 

my transplanting to a new house and a new side of town,

old and new friends and live music in the streets,

homegrown basil topping fresh tomato salad ...