Hi Indiana, I grew up just north of you in Michigan just above South Bend. I'm an educator also-my school is 4 minutes from the Gulf- Clearwater/St. Pete area of Florida. Leaves will turn soon for you--I miss that and Notre Dame football! Thank goodness they're on TV for most games. This is a great community of quilters and you can put away the chocolate this quilters' hangout will be your new addiction! :)