There’s a section of ditch where I have been tossing flower seeds. I’ve always had faith that some would take hold and grow, but none of my seeds have set down roots, at least not in this spot.
Now, without my help, wild roses have appeared and added their pink color to the countryside.
wild roses
Today, I was walking along, my mind on other things, and suddenly I caught the sweet aroma of these wild roses on the breeze.
They are simple, compared to modern, cultivated roses, but their beauty can’t be denied. Even their buds are something to see.
It’s so nice that they have found their way into our neighborhood, and I didn’t even have to ask them to come. Now I can share them with you.
Tonight is the first Music in the Park in Seymour this year. Bob and I will be there with bells on which is a great gift for us this year.
I will be handing out the FREE door prize tickets again. I love doing this because it gets me around to see everyone in the crowd, even if for a second or two.
The schedule for this summer according to the the Seymour Community Historical Society web site is:
June 19 Les James & Family – Seymour’s Favorite Son June 26 TNG – The New Generation with Jeff Maroszek July 3 Tom’s Tunes – Variety – Fun Entertainers July 10 Jeff Kahn’s Blind Date – Back for their 4th year July 17 Rockin’ Country – Rob Wussow, Kevin Krahn, and others July 24 TNT Polka – Young Talent Kicking Off Polka Days July 31 Irish Reunion Night – Jon, Sarah, and Badgergrass from Green Bay. Aug. 7 Rocker, Rocker, Rocker – Playing your favorite rock and roll hits. Aug. 14 Gary and Thunder Country – The finest country band in Wisconsin Aug. 21 Larry Wussow, Scott Skodinski and Andy Huettl – Hometown Musicians Aug. 28 Chad Przybylski’s Polka Rhythm’s – Veterans Appreciation Night with the Honor Guard from Post 106. Fireworks will follow the music. All activities will be held at Rock Ledge Park. Bring your chairs and help celebrate another great summer of music.
When I’m not handing out tickets, I’ll join Bob who will be sitting, as usual, enjoying the music and atmosphere.
Bob and Susan say, “See you on Depot Street tonight and every Wednesday night through the end of August.
Watercolor painting has been my favorite form of painting. I’ve done it for years. Now I discovered alcohol inks and I’m off and running again.
At first, I painted Easter eggs. Now I’m on to painting tiles. The wonderful thing about alcohol inks on tile is if you hate what you made you can wash it away with alcohol and start again.
4 by 4 tile paintings
I’m heading over to Sissy’s in Seymour for coffee this morning and will take these along. Some of my tile paintings are at Mama J’s work-shoppe in Black Creek, too.
Sometimes I start painting one scene and end up with something completely different. Alcohol inks have a mind of their own so no two are exactly alike–I have some 6 by 6 tiles, too.
Today we have an extra dog in our house. Jade belongs to our daughter Rachel and her family. She’s been with us before. Coming here is like a vacation for Jade, but not for our cats.
Though Jade is an aged dog, she still reacts when she sees any of our cats. To keep the peace, we make sure our inside cats are locked upstairs while the puggle visits. It’s not a real hardship for the cats. They have a comfortable space, food, and water. They also can sleep with us at night. It just bothers them more that they can’t roam the whole house as usual.
Jade takes a cat bed for herself.
Jade doesn’t move fast unless a cat sneaks out and comes into view, then she races across the room. Good thing the cats are faster. Still, it is best if the cats remain confined upstairs. Most of Jades time here is spent sleeping, kind of the way our cats do, so they have a lot in common.
Like others, our children have been wishing their dad, Happy Father’s Day today. Two of our children were able to visit us on the farm. Others sent wishes and phoned. All four were extremely happy that they were able to send their love. Last winter no one was sure Bob would live long enough to celebrate another Father’s Day.
Some of the things Bob was able to give to his children over the years include a good work ethic and patience. Bob’s frustrations were only exhibited when he worked on his old machinery, not when he was with his children. When a wrench slipped, Bob swore, but only if no one else was in earshot–he often forgot that we could hear him through the floor when he was working in his basement workspace. Hearing him lose his temper always made our children laugh because it showed their dad was human and could express emotions, too.
Robby, Becky, and Daddy Bob 1980
Today, we want to wish Bob a Happy Father’s Day and hopefully for many more years to come.
