Country comfort

This afternoon I drove to Columbus through all the major towns in Pike County and then on through Manchester to Columbus. I spent way too much time in Columbus waiting for the borrower to come home from a doctor's appointment. I must say that I have a real good handle on the lay of the land in Muscogee County.

Anyway, when through with my closing, I wound my way to Country's barbecue for three take out meals. After handling that task, I travelled back toward Manchester and home. As the afternoon sun fell into the western horizon, the shadows of the dying day created a real feel of drama to the landscape. The green fields with cattle loping along to find new fodder. As I got closer to home, the moisture of the day rose as steam from the fields. It really looked like Autumn in the country.

In the early evening, when everyone is mostly at home, it was so peaceful and quiet on the road. There was so little stress out there. It made me want to get out of the car and walk through the fields and sit and enjoy the evening.

That is part of why I like to schedule these trips in the afternoon. They calm my nerves and settle the bumps of the day.