We headed back to Dahlonega for our second photo competition with the kids from the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. While there, we met Anonciata Happolit who told us that in her native Haiti, missionaries come in to build them churches but what they miss is the need to build communities.

We could learn something from that statement, eh?

Time for the Red & Black spring board meeting where the student leaders get to chat with board about their progress and plans.

Was at the Red & Black banquet where a former student and soon to be new faculty member Lori Johnston was able to chat with Sue Fink, wife of former UGA legend Conrad Fink. And, below, evidence of the bond these student journalists build throughout their years at the independent student publication.

Okay, maybe pollen season is over yet …

Spring is hitting hard right now, reflected in everything around us.

Found by the abandoned railroad track that runs through my parking lot.

Headed home after a couple of days in Central New York. Almost always some mixed feelings as I miss the people and geography. But the south is now my home, having lived here for more than a quarter of my life.