From 1974 to 1993, I was a die-hard urban dweller - Chicago was my (adopted) hometown. I loved the walkable neighborhoods, ethnic diversity, arts and culture, easy mass transit system, and - of course - my beloved Chicago Cubs!
Who can forget crisp Friday afternoons at the park, and the Cubbies legendary announcer, Harry Caray, joyously calling "Hey, Hey"!
Well, I've been in Atlanta for 17 years now, and I still get to cheer my Cubs on at the Braves ballpark from time to time - but life in horse country brings different ways to spend a weekend.
This weekend, for example, I loaded and stacked 45 bales of hay. Opie, our retired horse will be very grateful this winter for the delicious grass that my friends Beth and Bucky grew on their farm.
My 50-something muscles had a bit to say about the matter, but opportunities to connect with the land are the best part of living here in rural America.
If you look closely, you'll see the C on my shirt - thats the University of Chicago logo, and the shirt commemorates the 100th anniversary of our Women's Athletic Association. So I may be a country girl now, but there's still just a bit of Chicago in me.
If you want to learn more about life in Georgia's Horse and Lake Country - featuring Madison and Lake Oconee - just give me a buzz. I'll be happy to help you discover if this is where your journey ends.
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