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View from the Valley
Editor’s Note
We’re now entering the “gloomier” parts of autumn-the brisk cold, the muggy skies, the bare trees-but we’re also entering the holiday season. Bring out the peppermint-flavored drinks! The holiday discounts! The Sprite Cranberry! The ongoing battle between Thanksgiving and the holiday season has begun. Personally, I’ve always associated Thanksgiving with the holiday season. My grandma’s house is usually a Christmas palooza on Thanksgiving Day. However, I am a lover of Thanksgiving- and I want to share a few “thanks.” Thank you to chai lattes for existing. Chocolate milkshakes, too. Thank you for Halloween, my favorite holiday (I totally don’t have my Halloween decor still up). Thank you for the color green, despite my bank account being drained every time I see the color (I am prone to buying anything that is dark green). In all seriousness (even though those were very serious thank-yous), I want to give thanks to my family, friends, Wabash Valley College, and the community of Mt. Carmel. I have learned so much over the past years. I enjoy the opportunities I have taken on, such as writing for View From the Valley! I am thankful for the people in my life supporting me and giving me the courage to keep pushing through life.
It's getting colder, which I hate. I always ask my wife to remind me why we live somewhere temperatures frequently plummet below 50 degrees. However, I warm up seeing the construction progress on our new campus sand volleyball courts. I think I'll look out my window and pretend I am warm on the beach. In this issue, you can see upcoming events from the Wabash Valley Arts Council. I definitely recommend attending one of the theatre performances, there is something for all ages! If you can, stick around after a performance and check out the art gallery. Recently, I had the extreme pleasure of meeting with the sculptor of the pieces featured - his creativity, process, and pieces are intriguing. Hope to see you on campus this month.
Most of all, thank you, readers, for reading my articles. I encourage you to read on!
Read on! Jonathan Leach
Peace! Maggee Bleyer
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