Odd Ball October is apple picking time. As we've done for the last umteen years, the "fam" picked apples at the Morris Farm in Mondamin, Iowa. The weather was perfect. It was fun getting together. Thought for the Day: I think togetherness is a very important ingredient to family life.Barbara Bush
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Fruit Pizza A fruit pizza representing the American Flag for July Fourth celebrations has been a family tradition for many years. Two beautiful granddaughters have started to carry on the tradition. Thought for the Day: A love for tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril.Winston Churchill
Easter Church Service The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc around the world and the Easter holiday was no exception. Our local church in Nebraska has been closed for almost a month, providing services on-line. They even tried drive-by communion one Sunday, but have since resorted to "self-serve" communion at home during the streamed services. We … Continue reading Easter, 2020
Who Needs a Sled? Dogs like to be close to their human family, their pack. Whatever the family is doing, the family dog wants to be there, indoor or out. This dog didn't care much for riding on the sled, yet she wanted to actively participate in the fun. When the family made their first … Continue reading Sled Dog
Golden Delicious Apples Thunder and lightning kept me up all night, and the rain continued to fall gently during breakfast. The rain stopped, but cloudy skies prevailed as we departed at mid-morning for our annual family apple picking. The sun was just beginning to peak through when we arrived at the orchard near Mondamin, Iowa. … Continue reading Golden Delicious
Fifty years ago this month, my wife and I were married. For giggles and grins, our 15 year old granddaughter tried on the wedding dress in our back yard. Her brother was not amused. Thought for the Day: If you find it hard to laugh at yourself, I would be happy to do it for … Continue reading July, 2018
