Late one afternoon, I grabbed my camera and headed out the door. The sun was setting and I suspected that the fields near the mountains would be ablaze with color. I was right. A short drive later ended with me standing a few yards away from a young calf, that suddenly decided to run toward me and say hello. I was shocked, and I immediately recognized the wonder of the moment. The next day I thought through what had happened and came to the conclusion that it is easy to understand why I’m in this place. I have the opportunity to do what many people only dreamed of doing—leaving the noise and the grin of the traffic behind. I’m living in Stephens County, Georgia, where people say hello regardless of whether they know you well or not. It’s a simple place where friends and families grow strong bonds and where the welcome truly never ends.

