Medway, Massachusetts

A visit with the folks, then a party for the brother.

Franklin, Massachusetts

Franklin, Massachusetts

Out running errands with the brother, meals and dump runs.

Atlanta, Georgia

I called my brother this morning, spent an hour catching up. At the end, I asked what his plans were. Siblings were coming over with all the nieces, pizza planned to celebrate a bit.

That sounded great, I said, as I wished him a happy 50th birthday. Got off the phone, kissed the Mrs., drove to the airport and flew up to join them. He had no idea.

A great day.

Athens, Georgia

Land available, for view and possibly for sale.

Athens, Georgia

A little dampness in the air today.

Athens, Georgia

Food brackets the day.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Once again, Grandma Johnson’s recipe comes out and I spend some time in the kitchen. This Christmas Cake is one of my favorite traditions, tying me back to childhood memories and reminding me that as we all go somewhere, we also came from somewhere.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

We ended the day with friends.

Athens, Georgia