Lesson 848: Evocation

Good Morning, Readers!

And a good SUNDAY morning to you, at that!

It was such a jam packed week,

filled start to finish with endings 

that lead to new beginnings.

Weeks such as this evoke memories 

that lead to all the feels.

I'm feeling them all as I recollect

on this rare Sunday morning writing session.

The sky demanded attention this week.

The moon in the blue-hued sky 

hung low over the vineyard

and produced a golden glow.

Earlier that same day 

I watched a storm move in at lunchtime.

The rest of the week

the weather was sunshine and rainbows.

Particularly after the fog

cleared at Shades Beach.

It was an eerie scene on Lake Erie

as we checked out the new conversation piece on the beach.

Our resident Birthday Princess was the first in the family

to sit on the giant beach throne.

They both celebrated birthdays this week

making for a very Happy House.

Natalie couldn't decide on a cake so we bought both,

and purchased a little chocolate one for good measure.

Natalie was extra happy as she spent her birthday afternoon

doing something she really loves:

painting!

Natalie loves to paint!

She helped paint this Mother's Day planting pot

representing each of my children's birth flowers.

Natalie--lily of the valley

Ellen--morning glory

Sam--daffodil

We will definitely keep an eye out

for more community activities like this one.

High Praise to Harborcreek!

The painted pavers were placed

near my newbie-greenhouse.

I have plans to build 

my dream greenhouse soon,

but after I spend more time mastering 

the art of working with seedlings.

It is going to be spectacular.

Stay tuned.

Can you guess which artwork

belongs each Lamp Poster?

Answers at the bottom of this blog.

#1

#2

#3

As I recollect on the school week,

I remember now why I averaged 17,000 steps per day.

Aquapod rockets and parachute designs

made for a fun week of learning.

The Coffee of the Week was this one,

and boy was it good!

And much needed!

The Huskies played two intense playoff games this week.

The first in our favor:

Here is Sam giving a post game acknowledgement

to the big kid from Girard

that he hit with a pitch.

I'm sure #30 will remember in September,

when they meet again on the football field.

The second game did not go our way,

Sam, Jake, and the Huskie Hit Squad

have run off the field for the last time this season.

The game went our way for five innings,

and as it happens in baseball sometimes,

one inning got unruly.

If there was a way to rewind time

and have a redo.

Until that is possible,

Eloise will prove this a lie.

The tears turned to smiles

the very next day

as we celebrated Louie's induction into the

Bowling Hall of Fame.

The ceremony at Lawrence Park Golf Club

was a lovely honor to those 

who have made notable accomplishments to the sport.

There is so much to offer in the sport of bowling

and we urge anyone interested to consider trying it,

no matter your age,

experience,

or ability level.

Contact us and we will gladly 

head out to the lanes with you.

This beautiful shot of the setting sun

calls forth memories of a day completed.

We also celebrate a career completed

as Louie has chosen to retire early,

and help with the A Team full time.

Natalie and Erik are happy to have a driver,

walker,

shopper,

and mover and shaker 

available at all times to help them out when needed.

Congratulations, Louie!

The students of North East will miss 

your fun teaching style.

Your colleagues will miss your lightheartedness

at a time when the world of education

has become ever so difficult.

The kids and I will be happy to have you home.

Answers to the painted pavers:
#1-Eloise

#2-Ellen

#3-Natalie

Eloise