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shades of fall

Rob and I took a road trip out to Bloomington, Ind., for a long weekend to reconnect with some of his old friends, explore the town and enjoy some fall color (and temperatures!). Google Maps predicted a 12-hour trip, but we made it in 10 ½ — and got about 35 miles per gallon doing it! (I love my little Saturn.)

We stayed at the beautiful home of Jeff and Erica, friends of Rob’s from his days at the IDS and great hosts. Between the pasta they prepared for us the night we arrived to the almond croissants at City Bakery, where they brought us after our Saturday morning outing to the farmer’s market, we definitely weren’t hurting for good food. And on Friday night, they hosted a small dinner party in our honor — complete with fire pit in the backyard.

I also got to visit the IDS newsroom twice and meet much of the professional staff, including Malinda, Rob’s former adviser. And on Saturday we spent the afternoon with Rob’s friend Rachel, with whom we explored the IU campus and went hiking at Brown County State Park.

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