When fall comes every year, I remember living on our Cumberland County 38-acre farm.  There were two large maple trees in the front yard.  It was my job to rake those leaves.  I did not enjoy this task.  I had rather be in the house reading a book or doing some freelance writing or anything but raking those  dry leaves. 
Finally my husband had mercy on me and brought an old bedspread and helped me shovel the leaves in it and drag them down to the garden.  Needless to say, I don't miss that aspect of that beautiful farm.
It seems several families have taken advantage of the school fall break. 
The Pafford family consisting of Mark, Beth (a school teacher), Laura, Ben, Max and Robin, plus a friend, Katy England, spent several days  camping at Cumberland Mt. State Park in Crossville.  Their days were spent hiking and enjoying the beautiful scenery on the mountain. They even hiked up Black Mountain.
Jim, J.J. (hair stylist), Lane and Tanner, spent a week at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  They would tour a different section there every day. One day they visited the Water Park plus some pool swimming.
The Judkins family spent a week at Destin, Florida. This included Patsy and Richard, Jeremy and Tammy, Madison and Dylan plus Bryan and Janet England and Barry Phillips. They spent their days at the beach, played golf, swimming and sight seeing. They were sporting tans at church Sunday.
We'll get other family vacations next week.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Barbara Colvert, wife of Bobby Colvert.  I remember them working at Colvert's Lake many years ago and then running a store recently on the Sparta Highway.
Get-well wishes to Pat Paris (now in the nursing home for respite care), Randy Paris, her son, recuperating from a ladder accident, Hilda Meyers, Jeanette Dodson, Melford Smith and others in the nursing home.
Speaking of illness, have you had your flu shot?
Ladies, Melissa Jones is having her consignment sale this week. Called Kidz Korner, she also has men's clothes and home decor items. Melissa is a hard working business woman and very friendly. Drop by the old Rose's Building and do your shopping at bargain prices.
The Wednesday morning prayer group  at First Methodist who have also been studying “The Shack” are celebrating their conclusion with a snack luncheon this Wednesday at 11:30. Bro. John Carpenter is an excellent teacher.
 Last call for consignors at the Fall Bazaar at the Methodist  Christian Fellowship Center building on Church Street.  Call the Methodist church or me to reserve a table.  Lunch will be served. Date is Nov. 4, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Earle Cantrell will be there peddling his book.
Halloween is a week and half away.  I've painted my pumpkin instead of carving it out.  I plan to scoop out the pulp and make pumpkin pie or cookies with it.
Halloween Jokes: What is a pumpkin's favorite sport? Answer: Squash               
Why do Jack-O-Lanterns have stupid smiles on their faces? Answer: You would have a stupid smile, too, if you just had all your brains scooped out.
Keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart.  Amen.