This view - later today, going to ground and Memorial Day

- This photo is the screen saver for my computer at work.  When I'm stressed out, I can just look at this image of the Hiwassee River, that runs along the back of my sister's vacation home in western North Carolina, and my blood pressure will go down.  That's where I'll be later today, after making my way north, along with hoards of other people departing the city. 

- I do have friends who live in that area, so won't have to be completely alone, but I never mind the prolonged moments when I am by myself.  There is a memoir that Amy Blackmarr wrote about her time alone in her late Grandfather's old fishing cabin, to which she had a prolonged retreat.  It's called "Going to Ground" and our friend Sage reviewed it here.  I snagged it from the library to bring with me and will read it on the back porch this weekend.  Thanks Sage!

- And I am mindful that I get a holiday on Monday because we honor and remember the people who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.  It's lovely that they set aside that day for remembrance. 

I hope you have a lovely weekend, too.  Happy Friday, y'all!