1st Vendor on the Right

Dawn was the first vendor I encountered when entering the Anderson Holiday Fair. I was immediately taken in by her clean designs — and cute ideas. In sparkly crystal! So cool. Unfortunately, I did not get a good photo of her apparel or flip flops ( which are adorable) — so I hope you will visit her web site here to see what this talented chick can do. T.L. Hanna High School fans will be charmed I’m sure with this crystal yellow jacket. (Westside High School fans, no doubt a ram is on her to-do list. )

Favorite Pair

Madeline and Rebecca, young earring designers, shared a booth at the Anderson Holiday Fair, held on Tuesday night at Hospice for the Upstate. I asked Rebecca her favorite pair, and she pointed out the blue with the red center. I can’t help but agree. A pic of the girls at their booth is here.

The First Annual Anderson Holiday Fair was sponsored by the Anderson Junior League to benefit Hospice of the Upstate and Anderson Interfaith Ministries. I was completely blown away by the quality of the vendors and the fun, lively atmosphere. I wish I had taken more pictures — and more of all the vendors. I hope to show a few here over the next couple of days.

Chris Taylor Park

 

The ducks and geese at Chris Taylor Park didn’t mind my presence, though they clucked and quacked nervously among themselves when Croc began to bark. I love the amber color of many night photos.

I’ve been thinking a lot about night photography after viewing a collection of Ed Ou’s work on The Big Picture. Amazing.

Just Over

This balloon flew right over our heads. I wonder what that long line hanging off the balloon measures. It doesn’t appear you can sit down in the basket, does it? Probably too exciting to do so, even if you could.

Going Down

This balloon landed — in someone’s backyard! — not far from the balloon below. Curious neighbors spilled out of houses and traveling voyeurs (like me ) parked and jumped from cars to watch the brightly colored vehicle deflate.

Balloons All Up in Anderson

Balloons Over Anderson was held last weekend — and how wonderful it was to see the colorful globes in flight on Friday, Saturday, and even Sunday morning. At dusk on Saturday, driving to Greenville with a friend, I found myself among a group of balloon “chasers” as we followed the baskets as they dipped below the skyline to land. Very very cool.

Veterans, We Salute You

Veteran’s Day. Over the summer, the office I work in has young people come and intern — kind of a try-it-and-see-if-you-like-it thing. The tallish, blondeish, thinning-hair fella down the hall from me was a veteran. He introduced himself to me with a quiet smile and firm handshake. He got married at the end of the summer. He seemed too young to be a veteran. And yet…I imagine many of the folks he served with were younger. I wish I had thought to use the photo of Ms. Gibson (below) for this day — her son is in Afghanistan — but, perhaps the above shot is good as well. He was only 22 when Robert Gilbert Campbell gave his life for our country. His memorial is at Whitefield Baptist Church.

Lots of Rain

We’ve been receiving lots and lots of rain lately — but who can complain after all that drought…I may never forget what crunchy grass feels and sounds like. Though I often bring a light coat to work now, the flowers haven’t been nipped by the frost yet.

Thanks, Ms. Gibson

Saturday I spent a couple hours at the mall hawking for the annual Belk Charity Sale. (“Would you like to donate $5 to save homeless animals?) I had the pleasure of meeting Sebrina Gibson, a very nice lady who also happens to be an army mom. Her son, Jovita Holliday, is currently serving in Afghanistan. Thank you, Sgt. Holliday, for your service to our country.

Fall Leaves

A reader recently e-mailed me asking for pictures of fall leaves. With the rain and my work schedule, I have a pitiful amount of such pictures! Above is my best right now. (Is it just me or are the leaves not as pronounced as in years past?) Many thanks for reading — and I will continue to be on the alert for good fall leaves for good autumn photos.