Red Dirt Vagabond

03/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Day of Optimism on Saturday! We had a lot of fun and it was so good to see your smiling faces.

03/22/2025

Check out some of the artwork being sold by Hannah Dunnahoo today, on our special Day Of Optimism .

We'll also have 🖌️ Face painting with Alex Clark! 🎶 Beau Watson bringing us a little live music. Sandy Bridges Watson will be whipping up some popcorn 🍿and cotton candy and there'll be some free samples from Sandy's Market.

We'll have some exciting sales going also.

Come join us for a lot of Fun and Optimism at Red Dirt Vagabond ! 😃

Bring your friends and family and help us share the spirit of optimism. ✌️

03/20/2025

Today during women's history month and on the eve of International Day of Forests, we'd like to feature Rachel Carson. Her book, "Silent Spring," published in 1962, drew attention to the widespread use of pesticides and their detrimental effects on the environment, especially on birds, as the title suggests. 

“Silent Spring inspired the modern environmental movement, which began in earnest a decade later. It is recognized as the environmental text that changed the world.”

This book led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides and sparked the movement that ultimately led to the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Seriously ill with breast cancer, Carson died two years after her book’s publication. In 1980, she was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

With more people like Rachel Carson, who care and speak out about the environment, we can be Optimistic about the future of our planet.

Do you enjoy our history Thursday posts? Let us know in the comments.

📷: womenshistory.org
ℹ️: literaryladiesguide.com & womenshistory.org


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03/19/2025

😁 It's hard not to smile and to be optimistic when you're outside hiking and enjoying nature! 🥾

😥 Did you know that spending time outdoors can reduce stress, anxiety, and even the risk of depression?

🚶Hiking is a form of exercise that releases endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects.

🚶‍♀️The beauty and vastness of nature can inspire awe and a sense of connection to something larger than oneself.

🚶‍♂️Hiking can encourage mindfulness, allowing you to focus on the present moment and appreciate your surroundings. Hiking can also be a great way to connect with others, whether it's with friends, family, or fellow hikers.

😃 Hiking can provide a natural high, with even a short hike boosting dopamine and serotonin levels, which are feel-good hormones.

⛰️ It doesn't always have to be a 20 mile hike in the mountains, just a walk in your own backyard or neighborhood, a walk around Greatest Generation Park or Amerson River Park can be very fulfilling!

🙂 Come by and see us! We'd love to help you out with some outdoor gear, apparel or just some advice on places to get outside in the Middle Georgia area.

✴️And don't forget about our "Day of Optimism" event, this Saturday!

03/18/2025

Save the Date:

In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, let's take a moment to focus on the good! This Saturday, we're hosting a special "Day of Optimism" to remind ourselves that even in challenging times, there's always light to be found. ✨

We believe in the power of community and positive energy, and we want to share that with YOU! Join us for a day filled with:

🎶 Live Music to lift your spirits
🛍️ Special Sales and Deals
🎨 Fun Face Painting for all ages
🍿 Delicious Cotton Candy and Popcorn
🖼️ A Pop-Up showcasing the incredible talent of local artist !

Let's come together, celebrate the good, and spread those positive vibes. Mark your calendars and join us this Saturday for a "Day of Optimism" you won't forget!

03/16/2025

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03/14/2025

We're so excited to invite you to our Day of Optimism at Red Dirt Vagabond, LLC! Get ready for a fun-filled day with live music, free samples, delicious cotton candy, and popcorn that will make your taste buds dance! Bring the whole family and soak in the good vibes with face painting and the incredible artwork from local artist Hannah Dunnahoo at her pop-up shop. Plus, we've got amazing sales and special deals just for you! As a thank you for being part of our community, we’re offering an exclusive coupon—use code OPTIMISM20 at checkout for 20% off your next purchase. Don't miss out on this exciting day, and let’s create some unforgettable memories together!

Click here for a free 20% coupon at Red Dirt Vagabond , LLC!

03/13/2025

In honor of Pi Day, all pies and pie slices are 15% off... today 3/13 and tomorrow 3/14.

03/13/2025

Did you know that these two novelists and short story writers both lived in Middle Georgia? Flannery O'Connor was born in Savannah and moved to Milledgeville when she was about 15. Alice Walker was born in Eatonton. Her most famous novel, "The Color Purple" was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award in 1983.

Know more about Alice Walker or Flannery O'Connor? Let us know in the comments.



📷ℹ️: New Georgia Encyclopedia

03/12/2025

"There's always a sunrise and always a sunset, and it's up to you to be there for it, put yourself in the way of beauty" ~Cheryl Strayed

This is my favorite quote and I use it quite often, but it is a reminder that no matter how bad things seem, there is always beauty all around us. It's up to us to put ourselves in the way of beauty.

Help us spread the good vibes and optimism, drop by the store and leave a note of optimism and register to win a Bogg Bag filled with optimism. We'd love to see your beautiful faces. 😃 Also, save the date: as we a planning a special Day of Optimism on March 22nd.

03/08/2025

Learn more about the heritage and history of Thomaston next Saturday, March 15. Visit the Thomaston Upson African American Museum
located at 406 Joe White Street 10:00AM and take a Downtown Walking Tour (Meet at TU Archives at 11:00AM)

For more information and to reserve your spot on the walking tour, call the archives.
706 646 2437

03/07/2025

Let's talk about going to the Forsythia Festival this weekend. The festival is a free, family-fun event that features a two-day arts-and-crafts show, and much more! Enjoy mouth-watering foods, fine arts and crafts, and activities the whole family can enjoy, in downtown Forsyth!

03/06/2025

Emma Rowena Gatewood, better known as Grandma Gatewood was the first woman to solo hike the entire Appalachian Trail. She thru-hiked the AT in 1955 at the age of 67. Grandma Gatewood was inspired by an article that she read about the trail in an old National Geographic Magazine.

She did not have the best hiking gear or provisions, her gear included an army blanket, a raincoat, a shower curtain, and a change of clothes in a homemade bag which she slung over one shoulder while wearing Keds sneakers. For food, she foraged for wild plants, carried dried meat, cheese, nuts, and dried fruit and depended on "Trail Magic" from locals along the trail.

At her completion of the trail, she became the first woman and 6th person ever to complete the thru-hike. She went on to hike the AT two more times, in 1960 and in 1963, completing her final hike in sections.

Know more about Grandma Gatewood? let us know in the comments.

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." ~ C.S. Lewis

📷ℹ️: paconservationheritage.org

03/05/2025

Be patient with yourself. Nothing in nature blooms all year.

Continuing with the theme of National Optimism Month, we'd like to share a little nature and a few words of encouragement.

Keep the good vibes going!!! Come by the store and leave a word of optimism on our chalkboard.

03/04/2025

We are BURSTING with JOY over our NEW SPRING arrivals!!
From to to new RDV originals
STOP by TODAY and check out all of the new new!!!!

03/04/2025

Drop by the store, leave a note of optimism and register to win a Bogg Bag full of good vibes! Today thru March 22.

03/03/2025

Urgent Announcement! We need your help! March is National Optimism Month, and we want to celebrate and spread as much positivity as possible! We invite you to join us in sharing the Good Vibes!

In our store, we have created a board dedicated to Words of Optimism. Please leave your note of optimism, a favorite uplifting quote, Bible verse, or saying that can provide someone with the encouragement they need. Don’t forget to include your name and cell phone number in the bucket for a chance to win a Bogg Bag filled with love, optimism, and goodness.

To enter, simply visit our store, leave a note of optimism, and drop your name in the bucket starting Tuesday, March 4. The drawing will take place on Saturday, March 22, during our Special Day of Optimism.

Stay tuned for more details about our Day of Optimism Celebration!

03/01/2025

What's happening today in Central Georgia? Why, the Perry International Festival is. This festival is a celebration of cultures coming together in Historic Downtown Perry through dance, song, food, shopping and art.

It's going to be a lovely day today, if you're in the Thomaston area, stop by and see us on your way to your weekend adventures.

📷: graphic from