"Mom," my daughter Julie spoke over the phone, "Would you and Dad like to go with us to Greenville today? It has lots of places to shop in a convenient smaller town."
Of course, we were up to the trip! She explained we would also stop for lunch, which sounded fine with us! Our path led us through the charming town of Jonesborough, where we slowed periodically for an intermittent parade of runners, decked out in various costumes and imaginative dress.
"Before we get on the road, you've got to see the Senior Center here," we were told. We had heard about it, but were not sure of its location. Were we in for an eye-opening sight! I expected an ordinary space in a downtown location, but this was almost majestic! A huge, new, attractive brick edifice on a hill with colonial touches stood welcome-like in front of us!
They were having a craft sale that day, with many shoppers inside. We picked up the brochures of events, qualifications, and lists of activities and games (my favorite was Scrabble) and had much to ponder as we progressed toward Greenville.
Actually, our driver and brother-in-law Steve took us on the scenic route, and soon we were ooh-ing and awe-ing over the absolute beauty of God's creation. The steep mountain roads and the colorful fall foliage blazing with tones of red, gold, yellow and vermillion with a backdrop of over-lapping rows of blue-grey mountains were impressive, to say the least!
At last we approached our destination, but not before we viewed the historic Tusculum University, the oldest institute of higher education in Tennessee, founded in 1794. The husband of one of our granddaughters attended there.
Finally we reached our destination where the shops were new and fun and where we found gifts for the birthday girl whose one-year-old party was the next day. Of course, I also found things I liked. All in all, it was a most enjoyable trip! Thanks, Steve and Julie!
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