Good Day

My grandaughter is beginning to develop a vocabulary which sometimes is dependent upon one's imagination or generous interpretation. I do believe that after the fun of a Sunday outing in the park she proclaimed it to be a "Good Day!" I could say the same for this day of being in the Smokies. We are staying in Townsend which we like much better than Gatlinburg because there is not the emphasis on all the tourist gaudiness and clutter. Although development is certainly more pronounced here than it was ten years ago by the evidence of banks, gas stations, and grocery stores. But the beauty of the mountains is still obvious. The lack of rain has significantly affected the autumn color and the warmth of October has delayed its peak. We went up the road past Tremont this morning and the air is crisp and the color is deeper and the on the Parkway this evening for sunset. I have enjoyed the opportunity to take some photos and learn more about my camera. And it has been delightful to spend this day with Judy. Madeline is right, it's been a good day!