© Armando Bellmas

The past couple of weeks have been super busy and it’s been a blast of fun: new clients, creative assignments, the North Carolina mountains as a backdrop, another project for an awesome design firm here in Charlotte, Atlanta for some family time, a call from a big business mag, and lots of time riding north and south on Interstate 85.

Here’s some of what made the days even better:

An interview with Calvin Trillin. The man’s an absolute delight and damn good writer to boot. This interview made me feel like I was sitting at a dinner table with him in the Village instead of behind the wheel of a Toyota on a highway.

Folkmoot, the world at our doorstep. I’m so taking the wife and kids next year.

Lunch at Dot’s Cafe in Lenoir, North Carolina. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, peas, sliced cantaloupe, and true southern hospitality.

Fresh raspberries and blackberries, revisiting old friends and acquaintances, and bbq chicken and beer with cousins and in-laws on our deck.

Listening to the new Ryan Adams, The Brand New Heavies, new Spoon, The Shins, WNCW, Guy Clark, and the sweet sweet sound of my children’s voices.

More work and more good times are ahead, too. I love what I do.