Monthly Archives: May 2020

What will history say? #historyiswrittenbythewinners #words #ideas #discussion #negotiation #compromise #good #bad #acceptable #unacceptable #justice #injustice #socialorder #revolution

PC: ABC News Who knows A prominent current administration official recently restated an old adage… History is written by the Winners This is an interesting perspective, assuming much What’s been lost recently, maybe was always an illusion Words: definitions we … Continue reading

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DCI Tour 2016: Part 6, Staff Journal

August 2 Tuesday McComb Illinois Western Illinois University 😀 We are heading into rehearsal right off the bus. Dinner is at 9. Sections are in warmups then straight into ensemble. I talked with the guard briefly. After dinner there will … Continue reading

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Easter Lily didn’t get the memo😄 #garden #lily #love #naturesownclock

I’ve been waiting and waiting for this lily to open It was only about a week ago it even looked close. The buds themselves appeared about 3 weeks ago This has been an extremely hardy plant. The Tias brought it … Continue reading

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DCI Tour 2016: Part 5, Staff journal

Millard Nebraska July 30 Saturday Another CF start today. Brunch at 11AM, block after 12-6, 1 1/2 hour vizh block after brunch. Had a caption head meeting coming off the bus, given a schedule for the day. It did not … Continue reading

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What is this plant called!?!?!😲 I really don’t know😞 #garden #greenthumb #badwithplantnames #thisisflorencia😄

This was a rescue project from the local dollar store, 4-5 years ago I am sure someone knows what the name of this plant is. I’ve seen them here and there in other gardens. Hope this post finds you as … Continue reading

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❤A little Beauty, … #garden #love #dedication #passion

So much happening in this world Depending on where you look, it all seems terrible, horrible. Life is falling apart at the seams And it is Or, it has been, we’re more aware of it now Situations, people, systemic issues … Continue reading

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DCI Tour 1987: Part 7, from a personal journal

August 9th Sunday Marion, OH Woke up and saw people church. Made me feel kinda dirty and trashy, them looking all dressed up and clean. There’s a restaurant nearby, Ike’s. Kenny wants to take me and get the breakfast special … Continue reading

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DCI Tour 1987: Part 4 from a personal journal

July 28th Tuesday Bettendorf, IA We’ve had too many two meal days lately. I am sorry, fruit – PB & J – crackers – kool aid is not a meal. Not for what we are asking our bodies to do. … Continue reading

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Memorial Day 2020 #blessedbe #duty #honor #sacrifice #appreciate

I have often been involved in a thing, with many other people, far from home on Memorial Weekend Over the years, 20 times But, the fallen 😞 Memorial Day is a celebration of sacrifice …for our sake No matter your … Continue reading

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I did a thing😀 #plants #flowers #people #nuture #nature #love #whatdoyoumakegrow #howsthatgoing 🙏

People are a lot like plants Plants are a lot like people For a plant to thrive, it needs the right amount of sunshine, the right amount of water, the right amount of pruning… People don’t like to be pruned, … Continue reading

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