Thinking of these things...

 So much to share and encourage readers to engage in life on Newark-Granville Road!

GACC- Granville Chamber of Commerce

• Economic Development, I serve as co-chair of the Granville Chamber of Commerce Econ Development Committee.  Good work is being done here, and not just because of Intel and other growth in our county! But there is more work to be done, we all must keep communicating, listening, sharing, meeting, attending, and being involved.   Related to Intel and Growth in Licking County- 
• FrameWork: https://frameworklc.org/  The Evans foundation has convened an important group to assist, please do your part and follow the link, sign up for the emails and take the 1 question survey being asked now. It is urgent and important and only you can provide YOUR insights.  
• Keep me posted on your thoughts. Thank you to those that do this, I value the text, calls, and coffee related.
• Membership- interested in learning more about what it means to be a Member of the GACC, let me help.  Healthy Economic Development means a healthy chamber. A healthy chamber means members! Members that engage, utilize the services, help other members and lift up our community to be the best it can be!  Use to be a member, come back, now is the time, we need you! Still thinking about it- let's talk!
• https://www.granvilleoh.com/

Art, Amanda Love, my dear neighbor, and friend, has been busy!! 

• https://hammondharkins.com/  Hammond Harkins- go see it before it goes, Nov 12th! A stunning exhibit and a treat to visit the short north, Go!
• Tree Time, Licking County Libraries- Road Trip, I need to get going on this! I adore this installation and am excited for time with these special trees in very special places!  https://www.lickingcountylibrary.org/news-events/tree-time-with-amanda-love/
• Esme- https://www.esmechicago.com/  Art and Fine Dining, Creativity, Inspiration and so much more!! Opens November 4- I'm working on when and with whom I'll make my trip, can't wait!
• Learn more here:  https://amanda-love.com/home

Denison has kept me busy in my life on Newark-Granville Road and I loved every minute! Social media tells the stories. I've been to San Fran, DC, and NYC. We've dedicated the Ann and Tom Hoaglin Wellness Center and the Berlet Family Scoreboard. Engaging with very special friends that are donors and volunteers this month is such a treat! Student interaction a highlight, proud to say Joe and I helped White Team for Golf's Ryder Cup bring home the W!

Leithauser 5 Exciting times for the kids- Clare's senior day was outstanding and they had a great W in OT! That will be the last time I see her with a stick and we're so proud. We had fun making a video to honor her and tell her story. Thank you to the dear parents, players, and coaches that have become friends! GO SCOTS!

Joe and Sally had an important trip to DePauw, she met with both field hockey and lacrosse coaches, went to a class, and spent the night...more later...will Sally be a Tiger? Exciting times! Joe went to see Peter, and that warmed my heart. We both go next weekend for the last parents' weekend of our season.  Congrats to Sally's GHS Field Hockey Team- sweet 16 for tourney time!

Church today's scripture is the way to wrap up this post, as it is so true:

Philippians 4:8

King James Version

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

September Beauty and October Catch-up

October has arrived and brings the true fall. Now life on Newark-Granville Road has to catch up. I finally took the summer, well it really is spring decor, down from the front door and put up a fall wreath.  The glass pumpkins are calling to me from their crates and we're enjoying delicious apples Joe picks up weekly at Lynds.

September was beautiful. It wrapped up with  Big Red Weekend at Denison: Denison BRW Pics and this article: Article @ BRW 22   I'm proud and grateful for the work and relationships.  Joe split the transition with a visit "home" for his high school reunion and we had a great time sharing stories on Sunday.  We sure make great memories living in our college town- see the photos below!

The month started with three weekends in a row of Fighting Scott Field Hockey- oh how I love to sit in that Papp stadium and just be her mom.  What a great group of parents and a fantastic place Clare calls home. 

Sally's senior season is impressive and the inspiration for the post title.  Watching her out there defending is a thing of beauty. Her homecoming style- classic beauty:

Sally and Esme 

I didn't act fast enough to buy the senior day pictures from the official photographer but I did enjoy walking across that field with Joe and Sally.  She is working hard and we're proud of her commitment to school, friends, team, and family. Senior is exciting!

Meanwhile, Peter is happy at Wabash-I'll share a photo to keep things equal with updates on all three kids.  The guys in the red stripes- Sphinx Club members.

The big news in the extended family is my Mom's move to Woodbine, MD with Michale Bolinger. We're happy and grateful for this special relationship.  Packing up and moving wasn't simple but she owned it and did really well. Thanks to Sarah and Matt for their support and help, and Greg and Joe too.  Uhaul drives, and attending real estate closings are the "other duties as assigned" in a marriage. It is a beautiful new house and a very special relationship.  She will miss Hagerstown but will stay engaged and we're grateful for all the love and support she has there.

I traveled to San Fran and DC- our country is beautiful and September provided so much gorgeous weather, truly summer-like or end of summer as Summer does not end until the solstice!  I didn't golf, I didn't swim but I enjoyed open-toe shoes and special fresh-air moments with great people! Hiking the "Stanford Dish" was one example.  

I'll try to post before November! If not you know it is because I'm enjoying this beautiful life on Newark-Granville Road.