Happy New Year- Welcome 2025- Join us for Derby!

Welcome to our annual holiday post!

For regular readers you are in the know and the location of our "then and now"photos will make sense. Much of the year has been savoring time at Moundbuilders Country Club.

One of blog's purposes is to provide the rest of the story, the behind the scenes happening.  And with me there is always that story! Where to begin?

The idea for this then and now, sitting at the bar at MCC where we can see the computer photo of our family in the system.

Do I wish the idea to recreate this photo had come to me sooner, yes...Spring maybe..not chilly November?! But the reality is having all three kids home to recreate the photo has not happened this year. We're in that stage- with two kids "launched" we're not together as much.  Which makes when we are all the sweeter.

So Thanksgiving Friday was the day and we ventured out. Dear Charlotte met us to snap the pic. Thanksgiving eve we were talking about what to wear and the fact I didn't have the photo, so I thought. Hiding in plain sight it was.  The kids were like- Mom- that photo is on the stairs! And voila they produced the photo.  Is this a message to slow down, know your world or what!

I'm grateful for a family that gets together, and goes with the ideas for Mom. Over the year the holiday card taking picture days are never the best. In fact I think at one point Joe declared it his least favorite day of the year.  We've matured and they all made it happen with little protest, not much joy but I have enough for all of us. I love this picture!  Because I love these people and this place.

So....what are we up to, the 2024 recap:

• Clare is in 2nd year of DC living and loving her job with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). She travels for the role and visits friends and dear girlfriend Caroline as much as she can. Caroline spent the summer with her seminary requirement at a hospital in DC so they've had sweet together time. Joe and I love exploring DC and connecting with family and friends on these visits.
• Peter graduated from Wabash in May! (Details in May post) We do love the graduation weekend experiences and were happy to have Nana with us. What did we all do before Air BnBs! Then in August he drove 10 hours west for his post college career launch. He is working in Sports Information at Center College in Pella, Iowa. It is a great set-up and experience! (Susan will visit in January)  He stops to see dear friends in Indiana as he makes the trek.
• Sally's sophomore year at DePauw is all it should be. Field hockey games gave us opportunities to connect- playing at Denison and OWU (twice) was a treat. She lives in the Theta house and has great friends. She is declaring psychology as her major and is enjoying the Management Fellows program. She'll return to camp this summer in a leadership role on the riffle range.
• Susan and Joe are enjoying empty nest status and declaring all trips in 2024 a celebration for 25 years of marriage!
• Susan continues to find her work at Denison rewarding, her role expanding as family philanthropy partners with new colleagues! The Granville Chamber Board time has come to an end, work with the membership committee the focus in 2024.  We hit our goal and have over 300 members! https://www.granvilleoh.com/# Individual membership is a key way to support our community, thanks to all those that have joined and are active members!
• Joe's work has shifted, as he stepped away from Infoverity. He has started a new company and looks forward to helping his clients solve data and technology problems. His time working with Village Council is very rewarding, and has been active with the MCC transition.
• Travel is key to our good times, usually weekends away to see family or share an escape with friends. The trip to SE Asia, see post, was excellent! Being away for two weeks is something we have not done in ages. It was so good for the soul!  We also call this empty nest syndrome- we said yes to many invites!
• Golf time is enjoyable to both of us. In the summer months and even on 12/28 we enjoy MCC time, often wrapping up a Friday with chowder and a scotch after golf. We're both in leagues that help our games and social lives.
• Life on Newark-Granville road has us often saying, "another magical night" on our way home from the club or Granville Inn....all connected to friends and family we have spent time, thank you to those that make this so.
• Lucy- yes dear Lucy (not in the photo above) is doing great! Two years post amputation surgery in February. We're grateful for the partnership of Granville Pet Sitting so we can travel!

We're healthy and happy in our lives on Newark-Granville Road and grateful for the places we call home and those that support our family and bring the magic then and now!

2025- welcome, welcome! Consider yourselves invited to Derby Party- we're working on details and will share more later-but save the date for May 3, 2025- the first Saturday in May- the tent on Newark-Granville Road (thanks Kiwanis!)  This card took a then and now approach- the year our family became the family of five at Derby.  Past posts have Derby history!!

Lucy says:

Thank you for reading and sharing our Life on Newark-Granville Road, Happy New Year!

Hảo hạng! our SE Asia Trip was EXCELLENT

 More to come on our truly excellent adventure to SE Asia! We learned, connected, explored, caught up and took in so much beauty! Highlights were the time with friends, Teall and Keith and Keith's daughter Alex and wife Kim!! The trip would not have happened without their support and encouragement.  

Why SE Asia- in our lives on NG Road- because we were invited! The Schultz and Edds were at the Inn- a great dinner (they're DU parents as well as alumni) and they said to us- when are you coming! We said- when should be come. They said it is coolest in December. So, the trip was put together with Zoom calls and emails, recommendations and brainstorms.  Joe was the coordinate of all flights and stays and did an Excellent job!

Here is our itinerary. More commentary to share as I have time to post but wanted to share!

We flew direct from San Fran to Singapore (unfortunately our connection was missed getting to SFO on the Sunday of Thanksgiving, not great care by United but ultimately, we arrived).

Day One, Two and almost Three, - we lost a day- took off on Sunday, missed a connection, took off for Singapore on Monday morning - 17 hour flight and a 12 hour time change and landed on Tuesday evening!

Day Three we landed around 8, Singapore had the easiest immigration process and enjoyed wonderful catch-up time with Teall!

Day Four:

Singapore- time with Teall was amazing!  A late start due to a late night. Enough said. We walked many steps exploring:

https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Singapore-City-Gallery  

This city/nation is impressive with its development, we appreciated the history and lessons in how and why at this museum!

• Lunch at a Hawker Center
• China Town
• Gardens by the Bay
• Marina Bay Sands Hotel- the lobby alone was great, the mall but yes Spago at the top was worth it- the views, the pool- impressive place! A fourth tower is being built, we were in the middle!

We finished with a beautiful dinner on Orchard Street that included carolers!! Yes, it was hot, muggy, but you are near the equator! AC was plentiful and again Teall, we can't say thank you enough. Carolyn you too- we missed you!

Day Five- headed to Cambodia, flying Singapore Air, there were wreaths on the plane! We were picked up by our most delightful guide. We checked into the historic hotel (Raffles Grand Hotel) that we loved! A late-night swim and appetizers for dinner in the bar.

Day Six- temple day- Angkor Wat for sunrise- it was cool, quiet and very special. The change in light was a show. We were the first in the temple and learned so much as we continue to be in awe of the carvings and architecture. Angkor Thom was a favorite.  Other temples showcased the reconstruction and repair- the Tomb Raider temple with trees growing through are quite impressive.  Home for time to rest by the pool was nice. We found a great bar and restaurant and ended the night in market area with a Kick Boxing tournament! Oh yes, I enjoyed a wonderful foot massage at our hotel's spa!

Day Seven- 

• highlight- school time- learning more about Caring for Cambodia and one of the 17 schools the Edds support. These children, teachers, administrators are wonderful. It was great to visit.  
• Then we headed for the mountain. Joe was in awe of the Buddha atop Phnom Kulen, often referred to as the Reclining Buddha, Preah Ang Thom- an 8 meter (26 foot) tall statue. The waterfalls were beautiful, but for me it was 10,000 Lingas- these ancient carvings in the river bead were beautiful!
• Rest by the pool, a great dinner out and the fun of walking, exploring and riding the tuk-tuk!

Day Eight-we flew Cambodia air to Vietnam- Ho Chi Minh City HCMC or Saigon! We were picked up by Kim and Keith and taken out for a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch- the food really is "yum" or Hao hang! 

We checked into the opulent Reverie- we explored the area and found a roof top bar with the perfect view of Teqball World Championships Closing Ceremony!  We always enjoy learning about new sports when we travel internationally!

Day Nine

- up the river to tour the Cu Chi Tunnels and further our understanding of the Vietnam war. Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Luxury Speedboat | Les Rives If you're there this is the way to go vs taking the bus!  Neither of us really understood what the underground tunnels and shelter was all about- well-presented and experiential learning! I went 20 meters, Joe didn't fit.  We did not fire the guns, but the range added to all senses learning.  Back to the hotel for pool time before a decadent dinner out at Quince with Schutlz family! What a treat to enjoy this metro location- very modern and our conversation, the cocktails were a 10!

Day Ten- Saigon time that started with an American Diner breakfast! We explored town center- the cathedral, post office (still functions, reminded us of a train station), beautiful book alley where we found Denison alum James Clear's best seller- Atomic Habits! Then the formerly known as museum- American Aggression, now War Remnants. It was powerful, intense, strong and unsettling. The photos from Time. I've seen many but seeing it there, after being in the tunnels, after engaging with these good people, heart wrenching.  The Vietnamese of today is all the more impressive and admirable.

The good news the unsettling of the day was balanced by the evening's fun and yum! We took a Vespa Food Tour-Saigon Food Tours and City Tours Led by Women  Another highlight! The fantastic drivers/tour guides were impressive young women. The locations we visited outstanding and the food- all delicious and nothing we would have found on our own! Five stops, three food stops, and yes refreshing beer to help it all go down!  then we ended the night with rock'n'roll Vietnam style! (2) Facebook Acoustic- great place, great music - we loved it- thank you Keith!!

Day Eleven & Twelve flew Vietnam Air to Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Beach Resort & Hotel in Vietnam  This was the vacation time of the trip.  It rained and it didn't matter! We relax, read, explored. We swam, floated and just chilled! it is a special place and we're grateful for the recommendation!

Day Thirteen- two planes on Air Asia back to Singapore for dinner out and drinks with Denisonians! We met the Chaze- Caroline and Rene- student and parent- with Teall's pals- what a treat. Great to see Dempsey road area.

Day Fourteen- all day flying home....13 hours Singapore to SFO, then SFO to Chicago, then Chicago to Columbus- in bed by 11!

Nine Flights, Five Airlines- it was a lot. But I'd do it all again...okay maybe an extra day in Singapore before getting on a plane again- the back to back flights- 5- was too much and impacted the jet lag! We did have three evenings at Ninh van Bay but the math doesn't work with the added day/lost day....

Reading- loved the time to read, enjoyed:

1. Table for Two by Amor Towles- perfect travel companion as it is short stories- on my Kindle!

2. James- by Percival Everett- book club book

3. Bessie by Linda James

4. Vietnam - A History by Stanley Karnow (Joe read this one)

Reflections:

We continue to be in awe of this incredible trip and the lessons it provided. 

• Relationships are not just about the long standing ones that make a trip like this happen. Relationships are also with the tour guides! Samedi in Cambodia that spent three days with us. The women that drove us around on the Vespa and shared their life stories. The care provided by people we'll probably never see again, yet had a profound impact on the experience and provided important lessons.
• Life on Newark Granville Road- trips like this make it great to come home. We count our blessings and one of the blessings is the privilege to travel. Ask us questions, we love to share, check out the photos on social media or we'll make a Shutterfly book soon!

Cheers- we visited many of the duty free shops which is a treat of travel. We enjoyed lovely drinks at Teall's bar, liked Tiger beer and ba-ba-ba, as well as ....more on this. Joe dropped a bottle that made for laughs..The Singapore Sling isn't my drink but Joe did try it. I did enjoy the gin drink that was the special cocktail for the guest night social time! Cheers indeed to this Excellent opportunity made possible by Denison friendships!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays from the Leithausers now with Key West and Year End Update

Wishing you a very happy holiday! It is low key for us with our travel to SE Asia- see post (we were delighted with Christmas decor there)- and time with Stoner Family! We'll post our Happy New Year Card and invite for Derby Party 2025 Soon!

It really is a beautiful time of year, and we value all the ways we engage and connect!  Thank you for the gift you give us by being in our lives, it is a gift!

Enjoy the quiet and peace, anticipation and promise of Christmas, Winter Solice and your own faith's stories!  Warmly- Susan and Joe

Updated on this X day of Christmas (Dec. 27-28 ish?)...

Stoner Christmas 2024- Key West! 

Yay Nana for "Under One Roof" holidays, setting expectations and facilitating the reunion.  At this point they are reunions with schedules and kids ages it is hard to gather in the summer. The last get together was Thanksgiving 2023- in Granville! And that is when this planned was hatched.  Matt did a great job- co-cooredinting as he's been to Key West since Sarah and I had been in the 1980s- a family vacation we don't have much memory about, hmmmm....digital pictures really do help!

What I love is how my kids love "away Christmas"...we did this the year after Daddy died, in Ashville. It really did work and fit a need- new memories, fresh scenery but a way to be together.  Key West didn't disappoint. Photos below tell the story...we had beach time, dinners, lots of walks and coffee time...we found some bars and live music.  Christmas Eve service we opted for Episcopal  and an hour and forty minutes later, insencesd out we agreed it was beautiful. 

We're back and have our family of five under one roof! No Christmas tree this year (I am missing it) but some decor to make it feel festive.  More later, including photos!

Update on this 11th Day of Christmas!

Sally's birthday is tomorrow, the house is quiet. Clare left to go to Caroline in Texas, Peter left to enjoy friend time and a Wabash basketball game in Indina before the return to Iowa and Sally is at DePauw for JTerm. She went a day early- snow concern. Peter altered his route to be more northern and headed out in the morning. Knowing they're all at the their destinations allow us to savor the quiet of this last day of "break"and holiday time. Tomorrow we jump back into full time work.

We've had a wonderful break/holiday! This chapter in our lives is really about embracing family time at this time of year. Here are some pictures that share the story- gifts and reading, celebrating, dinners- being together!

Oh yes and Key West Photos:

Commercial Time- Spreading the Word about Good Things!

 I was honored to be asked to spread the word about Denison items at Just Write!Just Write is a specialty store in Granville- Fine Paper, Stationary, Gifts, Denison/Granville Clothing and so much more!! It is in the alley with the Granville Library entrance, Alfies and is part of Robbins Hunter Museum!   Please follow the link and look at what they have Denison wise..I LOVE my purchase and have received so many compliments on what I'm wearing today and the link that has been shared. (By the way all of these places are wonderful and deserve many visits!) 

I chose today to wear this wonderful new sweater (https://www.justwriteohio.com/product-page/denison-casual-everyday-women-s-black-and-white-cardigan)  because I was attending the Granville Chamber of Commerce November Luncheon- held at Denison! 

The program featured was The Reporting Project  This is the second time I've heard a presentation this month and I continue to be impressed, inspired and grateful for this Denison founded organization.  If you are interested in learning more, let me know! If you are reading articles written by these students and faculty/staff, enjoying the newsletter I hope you'll consider a gift to this project.  Their goal is to be self sustaining, these journalist (students) are being paid to do good work. Your gift will have an important impact!  Several gifts have recently been received and we're grateful!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of the GACC-https://business.granvilleoh.com/member/newmemberapp/  We're growing our Individual Membership- now is a great time to sign up and engage in this special community. To have the business we want in charming Granville we need a healthy chamber! This organization relies on memberships (and sponsorships).  Another way to help now- sponsor a tree for the Candlelight Walking Tour!  Contact the Chamber office at 740 587 4490 or email Steve at chamber@granvilleoh.com

And last but not least...save the date for Denison's Birthday- our 1831 day is December 13, 2024!

Denison 1831 Day   Denison relies on philanthropy, Denison is what is because of philanthropy...December 13th is a great day to celebrate with a gift- thank you for considering!

Please know I don't expect you to act on all of these...I'm just making sure those that read my blog know about theseopportunties..I love to share things like this...things that make my life better on Newark-Granville Road!

Potpourri Post

It is a post of miscellaneous things to share and document in my life on Newark-Granville Road this week...in no real order:

Where to Get My Red Necklace  Liza Byrd- one of my favorite stores of all time, in Townson, MD! I received multiple compliments on the necklace with the red filagree..it can be long or short and comes in many colors!! take a look!

Speaking of shopping, Granville is ready for the holidays! Yesterday I went to Cedar and Thread- thank you for lettering holiday fun, found this darling Denison/Granville art (see photo below), Green Velvet- my go to for gift giving and Just Write!  Just Write has added liscened Denison gear- from sporty to dressy, warm weather to cool! I shared this on social media and then they shared the fun history we have- I was their first customer!! I do hope you'll check out the Denison line of clothing!

https://www.justwriteohio.com/denison

Denison love- Granville Inn love- Leithauser Love...my drink is on the Granville Inn menu!! I'm tickled and so delighted!  Reuben shared this drink with me awhile ago and it became my go to. We joked its name is the Leithuaser (scotch, bourbon, rye, with cinnamon symple syrup) and I really did use it.  I'd go in and he'd say- want a Leithauser?  I do love this drink- it is smooth, balanced and delicious!  On thursday Joe and I went to grab a drink, I checked out the menu and was just oh so pleased!! Fun to go back Friday to say thank you to Reuben!  thank you Granville Inn staff, this realy touched me!  If you go- order the Light Haus on the Hill!  

Last Tuesday was a quiniscential day in Granville at Denison! I attended an author talk, Beaver Land by Leila Phillip https://www.leilaphilip.com/beaverland met the author, had a lovely quick dinner with dear friends in a home, then took in the Vail Concert- ....It was all just wonderful and filled my soul.  It reminded me just how lucky I am to live in Granville, work at Denison and be in relationship with such special people! And these days happen on a regular basis, sporting events and art events showcase the power of And that is alive and well at Denison an my life on Newark-Granville Road!  

Today's church service at FPC was fit the theme of the post...we celebrated, touched on and learned about all the church seasons in one service! We sang all the good hymns and took in the colors. Two choirs and beautfiul instrumentalists made it all the more special. A special opening from Iona and a soloist..https://www.granpres.org/  a very special place we call home in our Life on Newark-Granville Road.

So there you go a little bit of everything in this life on Newark-Granville Road...shopping, drinking, cheering, chilling and being entertained in beautiful ways!  Off to cheer the Big Red Men's Soccer in the regional finals! GBR!

Tapping the Happy

Naming a post can be the inspiration for the word flow or the most challenging part of the exercise in sharing sentiments from life on Newark-Granville Road.

I've had a few ideas for this one, the first being..."Confessions of a repressed Nittany Lion fan". Tapping the Happy feels bettter.  Allow me to unpack and share...

First- we spent the weekend in Happy Valley! What a treat to be invited to attend the OSU v PSU football game.  Dear dear friends the Kranichs reached out and we made the decision to say yes.  The weekend wasn't ideal, we'd miss a festive and important Granville/Denison weekend- BRW.  Then we found out Clare was coming home on Saturday evening, but we've always said when great tickets are offered and you want to go...you say yes!  Joe had never attended a game in Beaver Stadium and it has been on our list of things to share. 

Me, well this was my first college football experince.  We moved to Altoona, PA my junior year in high school.  It felt like moving to the moon at the time and was quite a disruption.  However the people, and expereinces, many orchestrated by my mother, made a lasting impression with lasting relationships. I was very fortunate and I know it.  I remember joining the love of the Nittany, one was attending a Temple/PSU game with Chris, the boyfriend I met at the lake, summer job..the boyfriend that extended through senior year with a long distance relationship...so it probably was 1989 when I first felt the energy of Happy Valley.  I remember returning in the 90s visiting from Michigan for the unbelievable snow bowl- the flight was part of the fun. It became what I compared every college game day experience- Nebraska- Lincoln and away games, OSU...even Notre Dame...all great in their own way...but your first is special!

We love State College, not just for the game day antics, but also the shopping, restraurants and friends. My father designed a hotel there- The Atherton- it is now a Graduate! Joe bought my engagement ring at Kranichs and continues to be a repeat customer.  It was quite the place we'd go as teens wanting the college trends! This return visit was one for the history books and deserves the post and truly made me happy.

Being hosted in someone's home is a marvelous treat.  Sharing it with family all the better! Matthew was with us, just as he should have been. Matthew and I naviaged our high school transition together and it was his class that welcomed me and our group was pretty special. Yes, we reflected on many happy gatherings with those folks over dinner on Saturday night.  Ashley and Charles made us so at home and we're grateful for the care and hospitality. Being in their home having everything orchestrated wiht such excellence made for a very happy weekend!

The game itself was one that didn't go the way I wanted, we wanted (okay although Joe was wearing blue as we were in the helmet stripe section that required it he was cheering for the Buckeyes)..the game kept our attention which is what you really want.  Beaver Stadium is electric. The student section unrivaled in my mind, I was quite impressed.  It made me happy to be there.

The tailgate- again- happy the waking up early, the perfect Mburg mug, the great people and introductions...we met a Granville neighbor...saw ESPN Gameday and FoxFootballNoon show sets, the perfect bloody mary with pickle juice- oh my- the tailgate breakfast items- oh my- stickies on a grill- the energy again, the simple happy energy.  Stepping back to think about all over America people doing this on Saturdays...being happy and festive...it is purely American and it is fun and it made me happy.

After the game, although disappointed, we walked the campus, into town and gathered at another special restaurant and caught up and connected.  A treat to be with the Kranich's daugther (one of the twins that shares a birthday with Peter) and another Camp Alleghany gril...the connections are never ending and it is why it is always good to be together.

We wrapped up the weekend driving home through Altoona, taking a drive by the house and the places that carved the end of highschool and shaped my launch.  It was there I made the decision for Denison to be my home away from home and important relatinoships anchored the decisions and provided the support.  I'm lucky, the reflection to my past, taps my happy.  

Life on Newark-Granville Road, getting away gives perspective and I'm grateful for the invitation Charles and Ashley, the hospitality and the time, this weekend and all the memories that let us jump in and connect to tap the happy.

Moundbuilders Country Club is Moving

 If you read this blog, you know Moundbuilders Country Club is my happy place.  I never thought over 20 years ago I would love a place as much as I love dear ole MCC.  Life on Newark-Granville Road valued the place to teach the kids to swim, have a place to go when I was home with three kids, play tennis, eventually this is where I learned to play golf. It was the go to date night and where we met fantastic friends. We were welcomed and connected to catch-up, share, listen, cry and celebrate. It is where we've lived, a home away from home. We've served to- you get what you put in- Joe is on the board, we've interviewed, oriented, coordinated and planned and refed the swim meets!

The Club is now moving to the Trout Club. We're in transition and we're helping! We know this beautiful picturesque place will become our new home away from home and we look forward to what this chapter brings. Change and transition isn't easy, it isn't without tears and emotions.  Today we participated in some planning and were rewarded with a rainbow!

Please consider being a member if you are not, or want to return!! Ask me about it- I can get you the details.  If you are a member now I hope you'll continue to be part of our MCC family- what will our new name be- to be determined- again transiton and change!

Dates to know:  

Wednesday 10/30- Transition Celebration at the MCC location 6 pm! Live music and a last gathering!

Sunday, 11/10- 6 pm- Member Open House- tours, food, drink, entertainment!

Life on Newark-Granville Road is so grateful for all the family time at MCC!

Out of order, but taking the time to remember...september!

 September...do you remember..dancin the night away, found the love that we shared....never was a cloudy day....a few stand out lyrics from the Earth, Wind & Fire song that connect to my September!

Highlighting so I don't soon forget:

Sept 1 was Amanda Love's birthday....what fun to gather a great group and walk to Station for coffee and gather to celebrate this special neighbor/friend who makes life on Newark-Granville Road special. Life is better when you are friends with those so close, and I know- we've been lucky before and are happy to be lucky again with the Love-Fullers in our lives.  Amanda loves to celebrate others and unite good people all accompanied by good taste and Joie de Vivre, so it was fun do honor her big birthday.

Then we had:

Labor Day at MCC- Seafood Fest and last pool day...my happy place- savor savor- ahh the memories!

Then went to see Sally, as I had the good fortunate to attend the unveiling of the statue for Senator Richard Lugar, DU alumnus and hear Condoleezza Rice speak! The timing worked out as I was able to hold Sally's while stitches were applied to a field hockey injury- she is okay! Love the love of her pals.

Mike Trigg's book reading at Gramercy was on a Thursday and really is important, poignant and just a lovely evening! The next day I flew to Oregon for a full weekend that included vineyard time, Nike Tour and cheering for the Big Red Football team with dear Denisonians! Breakfast with Kathleen wrapped it up- quality Denisonians!

Book Club- its own post

Chicago time for Amanda's solo exhibit at Patrician Gallery in Wilmette, then Michigan girl time- a float in Lake Michigan

Nnew career shift- Joe on his own- thank you Infoverity (picture is Day Two of truly Work from Home)

Then the final Ladies Golf League Outing at the current club location- lucky me to play with Carol and Susan Litwiller!  This group has taught me so much, I've grown to love this sport all the more and grown in my confidence to play and enjoy it.

Then Family Weekend at DePauw- where Denionians unite...we're so happy Sally is so happy and we do love college town memory making!

Then Martha Hit 300- it's own post!

Then Family Weekend and Denison and FLC! We had BRW early as Joe hosted Steve Fruit and Pete Wintoski for golf...this year BRW is more Homecoming and happening in November, Family Weekend a stand-alone event focused on Families- brilliant Julie and so well executed!

Then Clare had a birthday to launch October....future post about October fun with focus on family!

Life on Newark-Granville Road appreciates, savors and celebrate what keeps us moving and happy!