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.

Book Club of 2022-23

Every year as the summer transitions to fall, women that enjoy reading, learning and one another's company gather to recommend, select and slate books for a year of reading and discussing the tomes. They also embrace the social aspect by catching up on one another's lives and enjoying shared libations and nosh.  Life on Newark-Granville Road presents this year's list for the Discussing Books at CVH group.  Join us- on the 1st Monday of the month!

What will the day bring? Magic, History, Art, Science and Smiles

Lucky for me my day yesterday included all of these things. Yes, yesterday was one of "those" days. Licking County sure knows how to produce them and it is important to chronicle, celebrate, share and encourage so there are more and hopefully you can experience. I don't have much time but want to capture and get the word out:

Summer Scholars @ Denison Yesterday I engaged with a number of talented, smart, brave, hardworking, delightful students. The Symposium where posters are presented is a campus favorite activity of mine! These were science and humanities, and next week the arts. If you work at Denison don't miss it! Our future is bright with Denisonians like these- accolades to the professors and staff making it happen...and the philanthropy behind it!  I walked the Mithcell Center and could only smile.

Denison Performances:  https://denison.edu/places/eisner-center   Follow the link, get on the mailing list, get tickets and go...something told me, go see Bobby Floyd, go see Byron Stripling Quartet and I'm so glad I did.  Turns out Byron Stripling is a Denison parent, the best people send their kids to Denison.  I attended the show with two of those types of Denisonians!!  Thank you Byron for a magical night that just delighted my heart and soul and produced laughter and awe.

Those were highlights from yesterday, the good things. There were frustrations, my school work is getting real and I have to find the time, the schedule gets switched, but oh the good outweighs the bad and I'm grateful to be here.

A wise woman told me when I started down this career path, you never know what your day will hold. No two days will be the same and she could not be more right!  I really didn't know how lovely yesterday would be.

What will today bring..Intell's groundbreaking is making history (here is the replay). Joe and I watched TV this morning with live coverage from the site.  My work with the Granville Chamber of Commerce and my philanthropic studies heighten my interest and desire to study, understand and contribute. Our world is changing, just as the commencement speaker in 1990 at Denison said it would because of- superconductors!

 Art-Amanda Love Art dear friend Amanda's art is important to see and experience. Tonight is a special opportunity- quite the collection of artists from well beyond Licking County!

MATERIAL INVESTMENT OPENING. Friday, September 9 | 5-8PM September 9–October 16, 2022 THE BANK 42 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio Exhibiting | No Words, installation Love is one of eleven national artists in this show. Each artist is dedicated to particular materials, and each intently subverts or stretches those materials’ properties and typical forms. Curated by Leslie Roberts

And with that life on Newark-Granville Road is open to the magic that art, history, science, and smiles bring and will bring.

Denison Days: Magazine, Celebrations and Family

Yes, I'm the alum that loves to receive her Denison Magazine.  I often can't wait and open it immediately and do a quick scan.  Then I find time to savor it- my favorite spot- the screened-in-porch! Then it sits out on the coffee table, then it goes on trips or to the pool. This issue arrived online first and so I brought my laptop to the porch! And now I wait for the paper copy to arrive..soon!  Want to take a look, here you go:

 https://denison.edu/magazine  Favorite article:  https://denison.edu/magazine/summer-2022/146201 The Power of And at Denison- read my blog, know me- this is no surprise!

It has been the month of celebrations, orientations, welcomes, and retreats.  August really is about starting back up, although many of us feel we really start up in July.  There really is nothing like having the students back and more faculty and staff on campus and the opportunity to meet new families- ahhh! Or connect with old friends moving their students in, I really have the best job! Follow me on social media and Denison to see more pics and posts!  It is always fun to visit a new place and for me it was Jeffery Mansion in Bexley- well done Bexley- private/public partnership and the East Market-https://eastmarketcolumbus.com/  Thank you IA Retreat! We truly are a family, a family that likes their GO BIG RED red!  Life on Newark-Granville Road is filled with so many special Denison Days!

IA team photo- missing at least one dear one...GO BIG RED

Back to School- 2022 Space in the Drive Way!

 Joe and I have always loved those three words, back to school! Post covid we appreciate what it takes to welcome our students back all the more! Life on Newark-Granville Road means life on a continuum. My joy at sending them to school has an opposing side. When Peter loaded Gretel with the final item (his bedspread that he swears he washed) and was ready to leave my eyes welled and I had that feeling. Of course I hugged him and was thrilled for him, but it took some time to take myself out of a funk.  I am so proud of this guy, we both are, yet I'm amazed at how I live in this state of conflict and remain productive.

Peter takes Gretel to Wabash for Junior Year

Sally Senior Year at GHS- Orville is her ride!

Clare's senior year at Wooster! Bessie is packed and ready.

And then the senior girls turns!! Sally headed off for her first day of senior year on Thursday morning- staggered start. All of Granville Schools report together tomorrow. I honestly didn't know what day school started, Sally was on top of it and all ready! Proud of our mentor, her class schedule, the rides she gives friends and her work on the field hockey team.  It will be a great year and I'm grateful for the slow descent to empty nest status. We're excited and melancholy at the same time, well I am! Lucy is, Joe..hmmmm

ClareI reports of field hockey move in and classes, well I'm sure they start soon! We'll see her on Sunday when we deliver the overflow that would not fit in Bessie. She was quick to tell me this is the last time I'll do this.  Hmmmm I think we may still help with her future moves, we'll see. It is a milestone we embrace and savor!

Senior year, we've been saying we recognize this year isn't our own. The schedule will be set by when senior day is for field hockey and lacrosse x two- we have two seniors!  I may need to coin a phrase for the last time mentality and explore this with a blog post, is it really the last time or just the last time, in this situation.  

In fact while supporting my mother's move I'm headed east soon to pick up items she does not need and bring them home.  All this proves the point about life being figure eights- we come and go from activities and people, crossing similar but not exact paths.  Interesting times, emotional times and in my opinion definitely on a continuum!

Life on Newark-Granville Road is back to school, my class this semester starts next week. Denison's students are rolling into town with first year orienations starting Saturday! It is a very exciting time of year. Thanks for reading, sharing the twists and turns and happenings helps me process and I end so grateful for these strong, confident, independent children. Joe's text sums it up- work hard and be kind and you will accomplish great things!

Road Trip Listen and Recommendation

 Lucky me, Saturday I headed south to pick up Sally at camp. Lucky me because 

a. I was retrieving my dear daughter I had not seen in eight weeks. Yes, eight weeks! We are proud of our Junior Counselor at Camp Alleghany for Gifts and all the learning, growth, fun she accomplished this summer on the banks of the Greenbrier river. Want to know more about this 100 year old, confidence building, simple old school but not too much so camp- let us know!camp alleghany or visit here!

b. I cared out over an hour exploring the shops and scenes of Lewisburg, WV.   Heck, I love the whole drive and scenery.  I hit Beckley and I'm giddy! https://lewisburg-wv.com/  I did not have time to take in a hike or a stop by the Greenbrier Resort- but I'll be back. The trip affirms how special this part of the wold is to me.

c. Podcast time!  Here is what I listened to:

• https://www.alieward.com/ologies    All of these are amazing! Thank you Ann Leithauser! The cider one was pretty cool, the ADHD important, the personality-WOW and then the latest which is an encore about sea turtles- wonderful.  I really am not overly into sea turtles, and was thinking there are probably better things to listen to for work or school- but she pulls you in and you learn and are entertained.
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oprahs-super-soul/id1264843400?i=1000571297668    Thank you Matt Stoner! This is an important listen and I'll be reading more as follow up. David Brooks' Second Mountain is an important concept, perspective for our world and connects to my work with studies and commitment to community, and my family.  Make time for this one, and let's discuss!
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87JyEX1ULkUhcEKEYcICGQ/live  I caught up on sermons at FPC- Granville First Pres- good work Kevin and Tiffany, thank you for your commitment and care.

c. I came home and experienced profound joy- family dinner- Sally's favorite chicken salad, farmers market yummies with fresh flowers and all my babies under one roof in the dining room- it doesn't get much better than that and happens far less frequently.

My life on Newark-Granville Road, I like to learn and share!  Soak in summer and time together, I am.