How good it was to be around the table at Thanksgiving. We missed Mark and Aimee in Arizona. Kirk was here from Texas. We were at the home of Joel and Rachel. Present were their children, Jennaya and Jackson and Rachel's parents and brother, the Sundbergs.
For those of you who can receive Iowa Public TV, the All State Concert will be rebroadcast, Sunday, December 4, at 1:00
Once again a wonderful concert of Orchestra, Choir and Band at the 76th Iowa All State. A premiere festival, one of the best in the nation. Grandson Jackson performed, his third year. Sons Joel and Kirk, All State singers when they were in high school, with daughter-in-law Rachel and granddaughter Jennaya, also a former All State choir member, watch, along with Burton and Me. I and my sister, Marianne were All State singers when we were in Mason City High School in the 1950's
Thank you, Speaker of the House, for your years of service to this country. You are an intelligent, wise, courageous woman. I cheered when you were elected speaker some 20 years ago. I admire your ability to learn about people, to strategize, to respect everyone. You may well be the most influential Speaker of the House in history. You accomplishments are way too many to mention. You have been made fun of, threatened. Your life and that of your husband have been in danger. And you have not only survived, but led--collaboratively. You have led with grace and dignity and deep faith. Thank you.
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918, the Great War (World War 1) ended. The armistice was signed. The killing stopped. This was the war to end all wars. In 1938 the day became a legal holiday dedicated to world peace. In 1954, after WW 11, the day became Veterans Day to give thanks for those who serve in all wars. My father served in the Great War, many many cousins served in WW 11. My son has served in the National Guard. May we, in this time of global conflicts, dedicate ourselves to work for world peace.
"The Path" goes for 21 miles around Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Indigenous Potawatomi peoples created the path centuries ago. In more recent times Lake Geneva became home to prominent Chicago families for their summer homes. Now by law the path must be maintained by property owners and always open to the public--everyone. Some pedestrians walk the entire path in one day; most walk it in segments or just part of it. What a joy!
One week from this Wednesday morning, we will awaken to find out the results of the Nov. 8 elections. However, it may be days or weeks until we know the full final results. There very well may be candidates who deny they lost. There might be court cases, and, yes, violence. But this cannot deter us from voting. Indeed, it must propel us to vote thoughtfully. Know what the candidates really believe. Thank the poll workers when we vote. Invite a neighbor to go with us to the polls. Voting and upholding the voting process is needed to strengthen this democracy. Vote!
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