What can I write about this week? Driving through Jackson on my way to Saturday’s Black Mountain’s community meeting, I noticed two possible subjects — scenic roads and pumpkin people.
A plan was hatched. Riding my bicycle around Jackson, I could visit at least 29 pumpkin people displays and get some exercise. Both were good reasons to visit Jackson.
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