Bill just headed out the door to drive to the WaterLife Discovery Center where he'll join other anglers teaching fly fishing.
He's been doing a lot of that teaching lately, so I'm guessing the streams around the area will have a healthy population of fishermen casting flies in hopes of catching a fish.
As for me, I'm breaking from my usual routine and doing something very different today. Will keep that under wraps and tell about it tomorrow.
School's out. It's the first Saturday of summer vacation, and I have a feeling most folks in the area have something fun and outdoorsy on their schedules.
Summer in North Idaho. Time to play in the great outdoors.
This was the last time I saw a yellow school bus on South Center Valley Road.
Happily, I had a chance to wish the friendly bus driver a great summer.
Without fail, he has waved at me every morning when I'm out walking on our road and grabbing the paper.
He'll probably do the same if he's on this route in the fall. It's always nice when people are friendly, especially on country roads.
It was pretty neat to see this announcement last night on Facebook.
Of course, I love any picture of Lincoln School, my elementary alma mater.
For several years, Lincoln School has served as the setting for Lake Pend Oreille High School, the district's alternative school.
Many of those years, educator Randy Wilhelm has been one of the beloved faces of Lake Pend Oreille High School.
I had Randy as an English student when he went through Sandpoint High School.
Yesterday he retired.
What's especially neat about Randy's educational journey is that it began at Lincoln School just a block or two from the home where he grew up.
"Yes, first, second and third grade in that building," Randy told me. "My [teaching] classroom was my third grade classroom."
So, the educational journey for him began and ended in the same building, and what a journey it has been.
I'm sure it happens, but I'd also wager that Randy is among a small club of educational professionals who can claim such a personal phenomenon.
Hats off to Randy. Through the years, I've heard nothing but high praise for him, his work with young people and his contributions to the community.
Plus, he's a talented artist who has passed along his artistic knowledge to many a student.
I'm sure that "life after Lincoln aka Lake Pend Oreille High School" for Randy will be a blessing for him AND for the community as he continues to find ways to share his talents and serve others.
Good job, Randy.
Happy Retirement.
A portion of my garden this morning. It's coming along nicely.
I love watering and observing each day's progress. It's a fun time of the gardening season, almost as much fun as harvesting.
Speaking of gardens, my attention this morning was drawn to this article about a teacher fondly called "Chef" and the neat things he and his students do for the community.
Enjoy.
Above all, do not lose your desire to walk.
Every day, I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness.
I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.
But by sitting still, and the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill.
Thus if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right.
~Søren Kierkegaard
(Book: The Essential Kierkegaard https://amzn.to/3FvHqxt )
(Art: 'Path in the Dunes, Morning Sun', by Paul Baum)
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I like the message above and have personally found it to be very true.
Walking solves a lot of problems along with the wonderful sensory experiences it can bring with virtually every step we take.
In my mind, walking wipes away the stale moments of life while keeping us vibrant and alive.
We always appreciate the hard work of local linemen who keep the electricity flowing.
Another beautiful morning to admire the pretty horses AND to get on with a full day.
Happy Saturday.
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