Wednesday, August 17, 2022

As I See It

Singer’s comments struck a chord

It won’t be long before the garage sales burst into bloom all around the town.
Boats led to learning experience

A few days ago my daughter, Beth, sent me a video. The caption said, “So the neighbor kids showed up with this ‘boat.’” The word boat was in quotes. The so-called boat consisted of four blue, plastic, 55-gallon drums and some boards. It was held together with ropes. I have no idea where they got the drums, boards or rope.
Free concert made for lovely evening

We attended a free concert this past weekend. It didn’t matter that we had never heard of the performers. The important part was that it was free. It was also relatively close.
Storms are more intense these days

One of our maple trees lost a branch this weekend.
Rain works in many different ways

Have I told you how much I like rain? All that water washing the grime out of the air is to be appreciated. The world smells so much better during and after a good rain.
Their world is wonderful to visit

Things are slowly getting back to normal.
Surprise made daughter’s birthday

What a wonderful few days I have had. Our son-in-law, Duston, arranged for my daughter, Beth, to have a birthday like no other.
Presence is birthday present

Today is my daughter Beth's birthday.
Be careful on golf carts

We almost killed somebody last week.
There’s always some project to do

The neighbor’s cat was sitting a few inches from the screen door and staring at me when I opened the front door the other morning.
Holiday is a reminder to live life to the fullest

Yesterday was Memorial Day again. I remember that we always called it Decoration Day.
Concept of time fades as life continues

For some reason I wrote next week’s column this afternoon instead of writing this week’s column. Apparently, I either can no longer read a calendar, or maybe I am ahead of time.
Farmers market offers variety of goods

Last Saturday we stopped at the first farmers market of the year. It's too early in the season for most vegetables but I wanted to see what they had.
Being someone’s ‘favorite’ is reassuring

“I’m your favorite,” grandson Nicky told me. I stumbled a little before telling him that he was right. He is my favorite. So are his siblings and my family up north. They are all my favorite people.
Life unfolds with various milestones

It was a good weekend. The flower beds are in their full glory. There was just enough rain that I didn’t feel the temptation to weed.

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