“Bittersweet October. The mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause between the opposing miseries of summer and winter.” — Carol Bishop Hipps
(She must be living, and a little under the radar, because I can find no bio info on her. She is an author. We do know that much. But, that’s about it, folks. I love the quote though. If any of you have any insight on her please feel free to share. Be well and do good, friends.) — YUR
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According to the 1994 book jacket of In a Southern Garden, she had a husband and children at home in Huntsville, Alabama.
Wow! Thanks for the info, JP. I hope she is still well. Loved that quote! — YUR