A mountain getaway and an Alabama bucket list

Sometimes a little getaway is just what you need, even if getting away means taking your work with you. Willie and I recently enjoyed a quick trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn. It wasn’t a long vacation, but it was certainly worth every mile. Because of my hectic work schedule, my husband has taken over planning our dinners and little getaways. There haven’t been many since 2023, but the few we’ve managed have certainly been memorable. I have to give Willie credit. He is probably the most patient man on earth when it comes to the hours I work. Even on vacation, I usually have my laptop nearby, designing ads, laying out special sections, scheduling legal notices, handling billing or taking care of whatever else comes up. He never complains, although I’m sure he’s figured out by now that there really is no such thing as being finished. Getting away isn’t as simple as throwing a few clothes in a suitcase either.

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