On an August Sunday, our son and grandsons were on opposite sides of the United States. Photos show a great contrast of urban living and wilderness splendor.
Nathaniel and David
We went to church in Tryon because we were there once before and enjoyed the traditional Lutheran service chanted by the Pastor. We walked to the edge of the parking lot to see the lovely stream that runs behind the church. It’s a good thing I couldn’t see it from the sanctuary, or I would have been greatly distracted. We had lunch in Landrum, SC, and I took a photo of David and Nathaniel. David drove himself back home to work, and we took Nathaniel to Charlotte.
Would you like to see pictures of his dorm? He worked at the university all summer and has just moved to the suite he will share with three others when the next term starts. I’m sure you can label the photos yourself – shots from the kitchen, the living room, his bedroom, and the balcony.
Nathaniel and Charlotte
Johnson & Wales has an urban campus, smack dab in the downtown area. Nathaniel’s suite is on the seventh floor. Neat Nate had everything put away in the kitchen. The living room will come to life when the others bring in a TV and decorative items. Everything is in place in his bedroom. I wish I’d taken a shot of his closet where clothing is sorted – cooking clothes on one side and civilian clothes on the other. The balcony photo speaks for itself. Nathaniel will share a bathroom with another fellow. Two bedrooms and a bathroom mirror theirs on the other side of the kitchen. The four students will share a washing machine and dryer in the common area. This bears almost no relation to my college experience of dorm living.
Now for the contrast. Look at John $pencer’s temporary quarters in Washington. He was studying a map. They spoke of being surrounded by goats one night and thankful Sadie didn’t bark.
Rose took a picture of $ and Sadie on the trail. With a little imagination I can see my son, but I can’t find Sadie.
$’s joy is visible as Rose had him pose with a glacier. They heard low noises while camping near the glacier and are wondering if glaciers make sounds. Does anyone know?
Mehrling Muse 
I’ve never been to Washington. Looks so amazing.
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We haven’t been to Washington, either.
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Washington State is beautiful! But I still don’t think I’d like the camping.
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Nate looks really settled in his new rooms/I like the fact it has Wales as part of it’s name. Glaciers speak all the time as pressure is applied to the ice. An avalanche is preceded by noise.
Massive Hugs
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LOL! It is nice that Wales is part of the university name.
Thank you, David. I relayed your comment on the sound of glaciers to son $.
xxx Ice-groaning Hugs xxx
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Wow that really is a difference. John is close to me! That looks like one of my local trails actually
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I don’t know where they are in Washington, but $ is lots closer to you than I am!
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Yes they are!
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My neck of the woods! And yes, glaciers make sounds. There are the sounds of melting ice running out underneath, and the sounds of the ice shifting as it melts. Or, it could be Bigfoot… 😉
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I forwarded your comment, and $ jumped to the conclusion that you were right about Bigfoot. LOL!
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You never know!
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Washington is gorgeous. My niece was married in Bellingham a couple of years ago near Seattle. I loved it! I love seeing the mountain flowers in bloom, though it seems a bit late for them.
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We haven’t been to Washington, so we drink in these lovely photos.
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Nate’s dorm is really lovely, airy and wide. Being with nature must really be a thrill for your kids.
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Our son is the only one who hikes and camps. The girls are like us, enjoying nature with easy walks. We are enjoying the photos enormously.
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I love Washington state and have explored much of it. Yes, glaciers make noises. When bits of ice break off it is called calving and it can be quite a loud cracking sound. Nates accommodations look fabulous. He will be happy there. xo
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That’s marvelous that you have explored Washington. We’ve not been there yet. I’ll send your comment about glaciers to $. Nathaniel is adaptable and is generally happy wherever he is. That’s a blessing in itself.
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Dorm life has certainly changed. I do think the ice moves… very slowly…so may just give out some sound.
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That dorm is like nothing that I remember! I’m not a camper and never was but I can appreciate the beauty and peace of it. Loved the goat story.
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$ said he was more comfortable in NC bear territory than with goats and moose. I presume that is because he has dealt with black bears and knows how they will react. He certainly has a healthy respect for them.
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I’m not sure about wild goats and moose either. I try not to annoy any critters. You know what they say. You only have to run faster than your slowest companion. I’m that slowest companion!
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If you took me with you, you’d have instant protection. I’m slow.
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That mountain!!! So beautiful!
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My dorm room had a bunk bed and one bathroom for all the girls on the floor. Times have sure changed. I was impressed that Nate has a turntable and speakers. Quite retro!
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Nate loves retro music. He has a collection of records from his haunting of thrift stores. He also streams classical music on his phone.
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When my 9 year old grandson saw my turntable he wanted to know what it was.
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That’s amusing. I’ve read that youngsters are baffled by our old equipment, and here is your first-hand account of it.
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That is some beautiful mountain scenery and trails – very nice. Sadie is quite adaptable isn’t she? Nathaniel’s room – neat as a pin, and he puts me to shame.
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If it’s any comfort, Nathaniel did not have his room here in such a perfect state.
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That’s good as I was about to turn in my “girl card” since I’m so messy but I figure a little is rebellion for all those years of having the rooms and outside neat as a pin. (Whatever happened to that expression?)
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I vote you keep your house to suit you.
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Thank you Anne – that sounds like a plan! Funny about Nathaniel being a neatnik while being away. You had taken pictures of his dorm room last year when he began school and it was as neat as a pin
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David balances out Nathaniel’s neat habits. His floor is cleaner since we’ve been searching for a dead mouse in his room.
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I have been a Lutheran all my life, but I guess I have never been to a traditional Lutheran service. I can’t ever remember our pastor chanting the service. Now I will have to try to find one!
That trail in Washington is beautiful! Does it make you want to go?
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There was always a choice of chanting or speaking the Lutheran liturgy. We had a chanted service occasionally at our former church in NY, mostly for Christmas and Easter. The church in Tryon, NC, has the chant every Sunday. If you have hymnbooks in your church, look in the front and see if there is music there for the service.
We got as far as Utah this summer. Washington? That’s a LONG way off!
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Oh, OK. I think I misunderstood. Washington IS a long way off! Utah is wonderful too.
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Such a contrast between the two locations. I hope you can someday visit Washington state and hear those glaciers for yourself! How amazing!
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I would love to hear a glacier talk!
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