Bijou Blues Purple and I’m happy with its

and I’m happy with its jewel tones and richness

The beautiful primary colors of peak autumn foliage caught my eye during a crisp fall day in western North Carolina

but at the right time of day and with a gorgeous sky

This was definitely a trail that required TWO hiking sticks (so as not to careen down a sheer rock face into the water)

I love how the Smokies are a (snowy) world unto themselves

Bijou Blues Purple and I’m happy with itsThe Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee offers a rich history that dates back over two centuries when the parcel upon which it sits was granted to Revolutionary War general James White. First a hotel and later a performance venue, its story is inextricably linked with the growth of Knoxville. Today, the theater offers a wonderful space for enjoying live performances. I caught this moment along Gay Street in Knoxville during a rainy winter