Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains

O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved And mercy more than life! America!...

Hello from the hills!  Our little bluebird friend and his mate aren't nesting in our box, after all.  I had witnessed them being run...

 Hello from the foothills where Spring is in full swing.  The seed clusters in this maple tree provided just enough dappled shade to darken ...