well, i never really left. there were some bad storms this weekend in the area i was traveling to, and a rainy week ahead, so i postponed my trip. sadly, i missed the anniversary party of the old log church in the beautiful town of my grandparents. i'm so proud of my grandmother and grandfather for all they do toward the historic preservation of their town. i know i owe them for my appreciation of antiques and for my desire to restore old things. they taught me to value the past.

thank you, dear grandparents.

happy birthday, old church.