Monday, July 4, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Rabbit's Home Journal
According to the latest roving rabbit reporter, Mr. MacGregor (aka DDD) has finally been spotted in his veggie patch, bravely encountering mosqitos to get his garden planted. Our camera bunny captured said fellow planting potatoes recently. Keep an eye out for carrots in the east end, fellow munchers!
Lupines recently framed by our border patrol.
Our linespotters surmise the end of modified baseball season. This appears to be the last time uniform # 2 was hung out to dry before being turned in at end of a very successful season. (Our long-earred spies have heard numerous reports of great plays, runs earned and games won- 5&3).
And our roving photographer captured these parting shots of frilly columbines, pretty poppies and delightful iris to satify your soul. However, she will not share her delectable photos of tender young lettuce or tasty strawberry leaves. Her twitching nose seems to indicate a recent picnic in the posey patch.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Seasonal updates (mostly flowers!)
It's been baseball season, but the recent rainy weather has wreaked havoc on our schedule. Looks promising for tonight and Saturday's double header!
Spent much of the Spring working on an anniversary drawing for a neighbor's Silver celebration. Other projects I've been working on lately include a hunting dog illustration, artwork for GreenPrints' eletter editions, a notecard design for a Bed and Breakfast, and a logo for Bruno's Dog House, as well as covered bridge illustrations for my 2012 Farmhouse Greetings calendar (they have been on the back burner, but hope to get back to that soon)! Recently bought a small drawing table for the front porch, where I hope to spend some idle moments just doing some fun stuff (watercolor flower sketches- something that doesn't demand intense concentration).
My daughter's visiting Israel and I hope she's safe and healthy and having a wonderful time. Looking forward to sharing her stories.
Seasonal flowers from my garden and from a recent day trip to Cooperstown.......
Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day Parade 2011, Afton, NY
Some people might laugh at our small parade and joke, "Blink, and you'll miss it!" but over the years, I've came to appreciate and enjoy it. It combines tradition and community, ceremony, patriotism and homage to the many who have served our community and country and sacrificed their lives. It is also a time that the community can gather to participate or merely watch, remember, and enjoy.
Gloria H. and her husband do a wonderful job making sure everyone along the parade route get a program:
Here's a copy for you to look over.
People start gathering along Main Street to wait for the procession. We had a preview of the marching band as its members filed up the sidewalk single-file toward the staring point. The parade starts with the flashing lights of the Afton police patrol car, followed by Dolly T., the minister leading the prayers at Foster park. Oh! Here comes the band!
There's our boy!
The Veterans march next with the flags.
Followed by many community groups:
After the horses pass, we cut through the Great American parking lot and scurry over the tracks to catch up with the activities at the bridge.
Speeches are followed by placing of the wreaths on white crosses of fallen soldiers from our area.
The band plays. Echoing trumpets play Taps. Proper method of flag folding (and each fold's symbolism) ends the ceremony.
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