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 ...

@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.

Describe a typical writing day.

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

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 ...

"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 ...

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 lexingtonvirginia.com/articles/walka…

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Here's a throwback that's still relevant for winter travel experiences ... blog.virginia.org/2015/11/entert…

@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.

Here’s an example of a #FlashingYellowArrow signal in action. This is on Jefferson Davis Hwy. (Route 1) at Happy Hill Road in #Chesterfield @VSPPIO @VaDOT @DRIVESMARTVA @ChesterfieldVa @8NEWS @NBC12 @CBS6 #FYA

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

Peaks of Otter Hiking Trails - Blue Ridge Parkway | Virginia's Blue Ridge visitroanokeva.com/things-to-do/b… #LetsHike #GetOutside #VAOutdoors

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

Wonderful - but not so wild - news for friends in West Virginia! southernliving.com/syndication/ne… @NatlParkService @WVtourism #GetOutside #FindYourPark

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: bit.ly/2Syip91

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 💯. visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/outd… #BlueRidgeDay #Trailsetter #LoveVA

Waterfall Weekend Itinerary for Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains | Roanoke, VA visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/wate… @VisitVBR #waterfalls #VAOutdoors #LoveVA #BeATrailSetter #BlueRidgeDay

Best Destination for Fall Foliage? THe #ShenandoahValley of course! Give a vote. Currently 11 in the running. 10best.com/awards/travel/… #LoveVA #VAOutdoors #FallinVA

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 visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/wand…

Picnic Perfect Destinations in @VisitWaynesboro visitwaynesboro.net/stories/detail… #ShenandoahValley #SummerTravel #VAOutdoors