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Massee Lane Gardens

If you’re ever near Ft Valley Georgia, in February especially, you can not miss the Camellias in bloom at Massee Lane Gardens! I visited there today and there were so many varieties. It was nice to get outside for a while too. One of my favorite spots there is the Japanese Garden. Japanese Garden The…… Continue reading Massee Lane Gardens

Bartow County Explorations

Another volleyball Saturday in the books. This weekend, hubby was coaching in Marietta, so I headed to White GA to explore Old Car City and Big Door Vineyards. Then I explored some more of Bartow County and a few of its Historic Rural Churches (St James A.M.E. & Brandon’s Chapel). My first stop was Old…… Continue reading Bartow County Explorations

East Palisades Trail

Saturday started like most Saturdays during volleyball season…except, with COVID-19, there are multiple volleyball waves. Normally we are up and at em early, but my hubby’s team was in the afternoon wave. We headed out about lunch time. I dropped off my hubby at the venue and headed to my hiking spot for the day.…… Continue reading East Palisades Trail

Happy New Year

This year, I have learned that you can be happy and healthy even amongst a pandemic.  COVID-19 has made me come to the realization that we now have opportunities with our families that we would normally not have pre-pandemic.  Life seems to have slowed down; there is more time to do things and be with…… Continue reading Happy New Year

Escape Rooms of 2020

In March, we were in Orlando’s Disney World when the pandemic hit. When the park closed, we finished our trip with some escape rooms. The first one we did was as The Escape Game in Orlando. We completed Special Ops; we escaped with over 8 minutes to go! While we were still in Orlando we…… Continue reading Escape Rooms of 2020

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Merry Christmas

I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! It may not look like Christmases of the past, just embrace the time with your friends and family. Be thankful for what you have, not what you don’t have. Create memories with your loved one!! Make every moment special, be kind, and reach out…… Continue reading Merry Christmas

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Historic Rural Churches of Sumter County, Georgia

There are four historic, rural churches in Sumter County, Georgia according to http://www.hrcga.org website. Friendship Baptist Friendship Baptist, built in 1857 and located in northwestern Sumter County, is the oldest standing church in the county. There is also a schoolhouse on the property. St Marks Lutheran There are very few Lutheran churches in rural Georgia.…… Continue reading Historic Rural Churches of Sumter County, Georgia

Traveler’s Rest Methodist & Phillippi Primitive Baptist

Historic Rural Churches of Georgia The Historic Rural Churches of Georgia are located all around the state; I laid out the entire state of Georgia (on a map) as far as where and how many churches are located in each county.  It made it much easier for me to see what was nearby and what…… Continue reading Traveler’s Rest Methodist & Phillippi Primitive Baptist

Young’s Chapel Methodist Church

On the hunt for all the Historic Rural Churches of Georgia A while back, a friend and fellow camera club member mentioned that she was photographing historic rural churches of Georgia.  This got me on the hunt to find some too.  With COVID-19, we are still social distancing, so I have been doing a lot of exploring…… Continue reading Young’s Chapel Methodist Church

It’s Fall Y’all Road Trip

I don’t even begin to know how to tell you about this fall road trip. We planned it (last minute) and, well honestly, around when and where we could find hotel availability and be able to see the fall colors. I also searched for plenty of places to stop along our route and be able…… Continue reading It’s Fall Y’all Road Trip

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