As we work our way north, we spent a few days in Atlanta. As was noted in our previous blog, we spent the day at the Martin Luther Center and the following day at the Carter Center. Both were well worth it and had a huge benefit of giving us hope about America. It was rewarding to stand in a place dedicated to a US President I could actually be proud of. Also, relative to Martin Luther King I noted that one of his major influences was Ghandi. The picture is a quote from him.
Drove all afternoon up to Pigeon Forge just outside the Smoky Mountain National Park. Scenery was all about fall foliage and the dramatic mountain background. Very different type of mountains - much older than the Rockies and therefore more rounded and frankly more pleasing to my New England eyes.
Drove most of the day today to Charlottesville Virginia through soft, pristine rolling fields with immaculate farms in the warm sunshine to stay a few days and Thanksgiving holiday with Salli and Doug and their family. It is nice to be at a home and all that being in a home might mean. They even have a sweet 13 sweet dog who although he is blind, finds his way around easily and with grace.
Greetings to everyone and happy Thanksgiving!
Matt
Drove all afternoon up to Pigeon Forge just outside the Smoky Mountain National Park. Scenery was all about fall foliage and the dramatic mountain background. Very different type of mountains - much older than the Rockies and therefore more rounded and frankly more pleasing to my New England eyes.
Drove most of the day today to Charlottesville Virginia through soft, pristine rolling fields with immaculate farms in the warm sunshine to stay a few days and Thanksgiving holiday with Salli and Doug and their family. It is nice to be at a home and all that being in a home might mean. They even have a sweet 13 sweet dog who although he is blind, finds his way around easily and with grace.
Greetings to everyone and happy Thanksgiving!
Matt
Hello from Kare: The highlight of the Carter Presidential Museum for me was the Post Presidency section that displayed the work currently being done by the Carter Center. This organization works to eradicate specific diseases in third world countries through education and by introducing simple techniques that have successfully decreased the incidence of disabling diseases. I have so much respect for Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn and the work that they've done to help the disadvantaged. They've been involved with Habitat for Humanity and
other organizations. Incidently, both Carter and Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize. They both believed in the power of diplomacy and negotiation and using non-violent methods. Hmmm, what a concept!
The latter part of our trip has been more museum focused. Mostly because we've been based in city settings rather than National Park natural settings.
Hello to the ladies of the Birth Center. I'll be returning soon. I hope the unit has been completely renovated during my abscence. Happy Thanksgiving to all !
