Went to Pigeon Forge, Tennesee this past weekend.
Redneck vacation destination of choice, it is.
But, good times were had....good times indeed. It's an annual trip that I am usually unable to make, but this year I was there.
A dozen friends, a huge cabin with two hot tubs, a billiards table, good food, good party favors, good conversations.......great weekend.

The highlight was the hike in the smokies that we took on Sunday. I hadn't realized how much of my soul I had left behind out there in the real world when I settled into the illusion that has become my existence.
Same shit, different day sums it all up in my career. But, getting back out there amongst the trees and breathing real air was like receiving a transfusion. I was cleansed and purified on that mountain and unfortunately, I crave more.

I am, however, still riding high from the hike, so I'll milk it for all it's worth. Truly "religious" experience out there, Katharine.....and I didn't even smoke while we were hiking.