I took series of photos of the lavender blooming in front of Raley Hall on the campus of Appalachian State last week. For many of the shots I was on my side, often nose to bloom. Within minutes I felt a bit like Dorothy in Oz, sitting in the poppy field, relaxed with no worries. In fact, I was so care free, I forgot to blog for a couple of days. Just kidding. I've been out on a family mission. The details of which I will share later.