One of the reasons that I live in Wisconsin is the changing seasons. I like the changes in scenery and weather that follow the rotation of the earth around the sun. My desk is positioned in front of the window in my office. As I work my computer monitor is edged by the world outside.
We had our first large snowfall in Hammond, WI, the other day. Only three inches were forecast but by the time it stopped snowing (about 24 hours later) we had about one foot. I had to dig myself out of the house to reach the driveway and then found that the snow plow had deposited an additional two feet of snow and ice at the end of the drive.
Flood waters from Hurricane Sandy dug out the land from under Will's house (on the road to the clinic). Sherene's and Danica's houses were flooded. Their furniture, sheets, towels, and other household goods were destroyed by the high water. Other people were similarly impacted by this storm that passed directly over Hagley Gap.
As Hurricane Sandy moves its way up the US coast, please do not forget Sandy’s impact on Hagley Gap. When Sandy passed over Jamaica on 24 Oct, Hagley Gap received its full brunt.
For many reasons I watched the 2012 Summer Olympics with delight. It is inspiring to see athletes wearing the flag of their nation taking the field of peaceful battle. There is enjoyment to see athletes who have trained hard and given up so much win recognition for themselves and their country in the form of a gold, silver, or bronze medal; to learn the stories of those who overcame adversary to get to the Games (such as the women competitors from Qatar, Brunei and Saudi Arabia, countries traditionally represented solely by men); to see records fall as women and men grow faster, more capable, better trained; and to see those close calls where one athlete managed to pull from within that little extra burst of speed or perfect technique.
A few weeks ago, we in the USA celebrated our independence day. Although it was very hot in many areas of the country, a lot of us gathered to shoot off colorful fireworks in celebration of our 236 years of independence. It was a time to remember those who fought valiantly for our freedom and those who had the forethought and belief to create our beautiful country.
For the past few days I have been listening to my local NPR station as it tries to raise money to meet its yearly budgetary needs. In their efforts to get me to open my pocketbook again (I give a yearly donation to MPR) program hosts are earnestly explaining the importance of NPR to me. And they are successful.
Old South Church in Boston recently held a dinner to celebrate the willingness of its members of the church to volunteer and to introduce them to volunteer possibilities. Blue Mountain Project was one of those volunteer possibilities - Old South Church is a long-time supporter of the Blue Mountain Project.
Old South Church in Boston recently held a dinner to celebrate the willingness of its members of the church to volunteer and to introduce them to volunteer possibilities. Blue Mountain Project was one of those volunteer possibilities - Old South Church is a long-time supporter of the Blue Mountain Project.