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The curtains have officially closed at the Nebo Art Gallery, and we’re still thinking about it.

The Nebo Gallery was an art gallery hosted by us, for us, with an open call to anyone who wanted to take part — no talent required. People from every department answered, and the submissions ranged from paintings and photography to poems and silent short films. We also saw crocheted ducks and painted rocks, because apparently we’re jacks-of-all-trades.

Last week, I flew to New Mexico to experience the largest hot-air balloon festival in the world: the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It also happens to be the world’s most photographed event. As a southerner and a marketer, my trip to the Wild West exceeded my expectations. 

Let’s take it back now, y’all. To a time when Destiny’s Child just broke up and everyone was over-plucking their eyebrows — all really tragic stuff. Carrie Underwood won American Idol, YouTube launched and Dancing with the Stars aired for the first time.

Stepping on a crunchy leaf on the ground may indicate to some that fall is approaching. For Gilmore Girls fans, hitting play on the pilot episode is the official start of fall. For 26 years, the town of Stars Hollow has dominated screens. The cozy New England town with its warm aesthetic, charm, and “coffee, coffee, coffee” has swept the pop-culture scene — and the marketing scene. 

There’s a reason why Hulu and Gilmore Girls posted this on Instagram - because September 1 truly only means one thing.