Dwarfed

Lowell was demonstrating how big the alliums are.

Flags of the Forgotten Soldiers

Liberty Memorial displayed 140 flags to bring attention and awareness to the fact that 140 veterans are lost to suicide each week. Information was provided by the flags about the Veterans Crisis Hotline for confidential support 24/7.

Not Very Sleepy

Does this young man look ready for a nap?

Old Form of Transportation

Stacy and Hayden rode a camel at Old Shawnee Days in 1989. Picturesque spot for the ride.

The Girl Loves the Rain

Miss Lowell doesn't let a little rain slow her down, and didn't think it should slow Gammy down either. We had fun.

Decoration Day Tributes

With the Liberty Memorial appropriately in the background, you can see graves of veterans in Union Cemetery, adorned with flags provided by Boy Scouts. The cemetery includes the graves of many Civil War veterans, including that of Sgt. Sam Hayes (below) of the 132nd Indiana Infantry Regiment, which served in the Union Army in 1864. The cemetery is also believed to include mass graves from the Civil War. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day and was created in 1865 expressly to honor the Civil War dead.

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Mischief Maker

Adam was having a great time on our patio. Happy Memorial Day!

Reflections of Vala

These peonies came from my grandmother's yard. Since she spent much of May saving the blooms in the refrigerator to take around to graves on Decoration Day it seemed appropriate for this Memorial Day weekend. Don't know why all of mine are white because I know she had other colors.

First Visitor

In addition to the hummingbird feeder, we added songbird and finch feeders. We have a visitor!

Training His Horse

Adam preferred to pull the horse over riding it.

Prom 2000

Holly came to see Hayden dressed for prom.

Imaginative

The young person who lives at this house often provides a fascinating diorama for walkers.This time dinosaur, hedgehogs, dwarf, etc.

Water Is Flowing

In a normal year, you'd expect the JC Nichols Fountain to be on by now but because of the stay-at-home order, yesterday was the first day city fountains were flowing, and only 3 of them at that. The Spirit of Freedom fountain along Brush Creek at Cleveland Avenue and the Meyer Circle Sea Horse on Ward Parkway were also to be turned on.

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Swimming Through

I do love the murals you can find around so many corners in the city.

Pinwheel Posse

I'm have seen several yards with an abundance of pinwheels gracing the lawn. This one had a sign that said it was provided by the Pinwheel Posse and to please just take a photo but leave the pinwheels. They'd be happy if you posted your photo to Facebook.

Ready and Waiting

We've had hummingbirds in the garden for a few years but this year we decided to invite them in.

Moonlit Garden

Love my new solar light from Anita. A wonderful touch in the night garden.

Rite of Spring

In a normal year, recitals are a common occurrence in the spring. Stacy and Hayden had just completed their Somerset Ballet spring show in May 1993.

Miss Mischief

This little sweetie was a delight when I finally got to babysit her again. We were coloring Peppa Pig.

Salute to Blue

The driving procession by law enforcement honoring fallen Officer Mosher passed close by us on Metcalf. Really difficult to get a photo but it was an impressive parade of police and sheriff cars. Matt said he wanted to be in it but had to work. While honoring Mosher, it was also a Salute to Blue honoring law enforcement this week.

Mother's Day Joy

So delighted to see my girls and granddaughter for a Mother's Day walk at Kill Creek Streamway Park. Adam was at home asleep but he FaceTime'd with me later.

Monster Tracks

I thought these looked like monster footprints but the kids playing in the yard thought that was funny. They said they had been throwing water balloons. I liked my version better.

Book Discussion Virus Style

Our book group is continuing to meet but in the new fashion. We've lost a few who don't do Zoom but at least we can still have a discussion and see each other.

Family Outing

Mom and Dad and the kids were headed to the creek for a family swim.

Birthday Festivities

Celebrating with the help of Stacy, Morgan and Hayden.

Flitting Around

This butterfly paid my alliums a visit. I don't usually see them this early in the season.

My View from Quarantine

A couple of publications such as Slate and the New York Times have asked folks to submit the view they have during this quarantine. Mine isn't nearly as dramatic as some I have seen but it's pleasant for Tas.

Giggler

Adam came for a visit and had the cutest giggles as he put people on top the barn.

Fell Off the Rock

Lowell was showing me the rock she sits on but in her excitement she fell off. As you can see she just thought it was funny. She was giving me a tour of her yard. So good to see her.

Anniversary Celebration

Quarantine style. We ordered curbside delivery from Q39 and enjoyed it in a nearby park. Reminiscent of our rehearsal dinner 43 years ago, without the rain.

Happy May Day!

Just some of the offerings that would be in my May baskets this year. Spring has not disappointed.