A before and after ( ABBA, that is)......Autumn always reminds me of the first day of school. From first grade even into high school much of my time in early autumn was spent selecting just the right ensemble, buying papers and pens, selecting just the right backpack and/or school bag, covering my new books with decorative papers and on and on. Oh, the good old days....when the most exciting autumn event was the day the new cars arrived in town at the Ford and Chevrolet dealerships. The entire town arrived for the unveiling-literally-when cars actually took on a brand new shape each year ! And now...we recently spent a great deal of time and research deciding on a new car-SURPRISE- the 2012 models arrived without any fanfare and in many cases the dealerships are still waiting on the Japanese products that are stalled overseas indefinitely. The same-but different-what still remained was the "new car smell" and the exhiliration of a "new ride". AUTUMN HAS ARRIVED !!
Autumn brought a new energy to downtown-we have enjoyed "Rock The Block"- a two day celebration with music (jazz, country, beach, bluegrass, rock, etc.), food, vendors, etc. extolling the virtues of downtown...the Hispanic League's Fiesta 2012.....Winston Salem State University's homecoming parade (especially entertaining)...ArtsPalooza on Trade..."Havana Delirium" at the Stevens Center (although who knew the entire performance was in Spanish? - you were good sports, Leslie & David)..."The MadHatter's Ball" for the Adam Foundation (what a night !)...lunch and dinners out with friends....we love it all! Included with all of the downtown activity were trips for mountain golf (one with girlfriends & one with the Pinnacle partners).
AUTUMN IS HERE....check out the photo galleries !
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