Elated Creative

Words by @jccjhiggins, occasional contributor to @VirginiaLiving and others. Contributor to @LexingtonVA @VisitShenValley @VisitVBR and other #tourism DMOs.

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

"Casey, are you still writing?"
Yes, yes I am. It's been a very fast and blurry 4 1/2 years. My youngest has left my side at home and is a rising third grader. My oldest graduated and has embarked upon her own adventures as a young adult. My middle is about to be in the ...

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

@LisaEllisonsPen Coffee. Write five words, delete five words, write 10 words, delete three words. Coffee. Look out the window. Ponder the topic for an hour. Write a paragraph. Research. Fall into a rabbit hole. Come up for air after two hours. Sigh. Look out the window. Sweet tea. Try again.

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

my current clients, whom I owe a great deal.
I'm thankful for this life, the people who surround me, and the many other blessings I don't deserve.
xo,
Casey

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

"Casey, are you still writing?"
Yes, yes I am. It's been a very fast and blurry 4 1/2 years. My youngest has left my side at home and is a rising third grader. My oldest graduated and has embarked upon her own adventures as a young adult. My middle is about to be in the ...

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

excited to pursue a published article and always welcome those when they land in my inbox). My main focuses are to stand by my man, raise my boys to be great husbands and fathers, support my daughter as she wades into complete independence, and take the best care possible of ...

[lexingtonva @lexingtonva]

Rising gas prices got you down? Stay home and embrace your walkable downtown, Lexingtonians! Sweets, coffee, jewelry, clothing, sporting goods, pets, gifts, home decor, crafting ...

Missing downtown = missing A LOT!

#MyLexVA #LexingtonVA #LoveLexVA
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[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

Here's a throwback that's still relevant for winter travel experiences ... https://t.co/mHfMilqxTO

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

@VaDOTRVA @VSPPIO @VaDOT @DRIVESMARTVA @ChesterfieldVa @8NEWS @NBC12 @CBS6 We have a few of those in #LexingtonVA and Rockbridge County. There have been more than a few accidents with those #FlashingYellowArrow signals. Folks seem to forget they don't have the right-of-way, and pull out across oncoming traffic.

[visitvirginia @VisitVirginia]

Unwind, relax and catch up on your new book while visiting one of Virginia's gorgeous beaches 🏖️

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

Peaks of Otter Hiking Trails - Blue Ridge Parkway | Virginia's Blue Ridge https://t.co/GHhOKVQ4ng #LetsHike #GetOutside #VAOutdoors

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

So exciting, @lexingtonva! The Natural Bridge should be on every bucket list, especially those that include the #ShenandoahValley and @visitvirginia.

[lexingtonva @lexingtonva]

We could not be more excited to share: @visitvirginia selected our iconic #NaturalBridgeVA as 1 of 3 2021 Travel Guide covers! 🍂🍁❤️🤩😍

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@vastateparks #LexingtonVA #NaturalBridgeVA #ShenandoahValley #LoveVA #GetOutside

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

Wonderful - but not so wild - news for friends in West Virginia! https://t.co/bE18OhJ70Y @NatlParkService @WVtourism #GetOutside #FindYourPark

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

If you are ready to travel this fall, the scenic Upper James River Water Trail is a great place for leaf-peeping adventures!

Let's Go There, Soon! @USTravel

#LetsMakePlans

Fall Colors on the River: https://t.co/8htBLpNohY

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

If you're inside right now, you're doing it wrong. THIS is the time to be traveling, to #getoutside at all costs. #FallinVA is splendid, and these #outdoorescapes paired with #patiodining in @visitvbr are 💯. https://t.co/PUkd1NZX6i #BlueRidgeDay #Trailsetter #LoveVA

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

Waterfall Weekend Itinerary for Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains | Roanoke, VA https://t.co/XuZai9XB5R @VisitVBR #waterfalls #VAOutdoors #LoveVA #BeATrailSetter #BlueRidgeDay

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

Best Destination for Fall Foliage? THe #ShenandoahValley of course! Give a vote. Currently 11 in the running. https://t.co/Kgv8QsN7cw #LoveVA #VAOutdoors #FallinVA

[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

Wander in @visitvbr to discover sweet small towns, plethora hidden gems, excellent #craftbeer and dining, and more outdoor recreation than you can “shake a stick at.” #WanderLOVE #LOVEVA #BlueRidgeDay

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[Elated Creative @elated_creative]

Picnic Perfect Destinations in @VisitWaynesboro https://t.co/Gr1zhKDNpC #ShenandoahValley #SummerTravel #VAOutdoors