And so… The adventure begins!

Fire on the Mountain-Prayers!

What has happened in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Smokies themselves is devastating.

The pictures and videos coming out of the area look like scenes from some apocalyptic movie.

Prayers are needed for the residents, the firefighters, and the missing.
There are still people unaccounted for.

Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today To get through this thing called life

One thing about a skater, they never quit, so a skater to sum it up is awesome

Well, Badger managed to get her butt out at a decent time today, but the SRO grounded me.
Yup.
I asked if I could go into warm-up.
Yeah, it's nearly 60°F today, but I was still cold.
So he said I could, but made sure I knew I couldn't go into the actual school.
I had to stay in the entryway.

"Seize the day. Because, believe it or not, each and every one of us in this room is one day going to stop breathing."

Chill autumn night — blankets, a movie, and pizza. Perfect

First day back to school and what does it do?

Yup, it pours down.

It did stop by three, but the wind was whipping and it was cold.

Well, maybe not cold‑cold, but it sure wasn’t shorts and T‑shirt weather.

The Start of Something New