Savannah, History, Literature, Mother's Day and Friendship

Choices. We spent a fabulous day in Savannah. Upon arrival we fortified ourselves with a light lunch at the Firefly Cafe, followed by an incredible tour of Flannery O'Conner's childhood home. Then we headed out to Wormsloe Plantation. What a treat! All of these made for fun new activities especially since Shannan, Joel and I have visited Savannah multiple times. Even so, we took time to enjoy classics like a walk along River Street and a ghost tour.

I write as we enjoy a brief afternoon respite. I'm looking forward to a new area in which to run tomorrow morning in this charming southern town. Options abound. Close to our hotel I saw a Botanical Garden, military installations, a local park, neighborhoods, and a small airport. Where to go in the morning for a run? I think I'll let my mood decide in just a few hours.

Fast forward, we are on the ride back home to Atlanta. As it turns out, I went for the airport. It quickly gave way to a nice neighborhood. I inhaled the maritime air, listened music and pondered Mother's Day (It was May 8).

Funny thing about choices. This morning Joel and Shannan did not go for a walk. Since I wrote the blog about our Brasstown Bald rain-out adventure (which happened long before I posted it) Joel made a new choice about meal portions. As a result, he has dropped a significant amount of weight. Now, when we choose a high cholesterol, heart stopping, fat-filled southern breakfast, he manages finds a healthy choice for his meal.

Even though we tinkered with the long-standing recipe for success, including an overnight, out of town outing, the magic ingredient of friendship won the day. More so than exercise, I strongly recommend friendship.

Celebrate friendship.

Tom