Tuesday Mutterings

 

My classmates gave me a gift certificate at last fall's reunion, and I used it to purchase this apple tree. 

Well, actually I picked out another variety, but this one arrived at our pickup.  While putting the tree in the ground, we noticed that it was NOT the Gala apple tree I had selected. 

But, oh well, Granny Smith would be okay and she would stay. 

Anyway, I noticed yesterday that the tree has beautiful blossoms in every place possible. 

So, it could be a great apple year, as my big older tree is filled with blossoms also. 

First lettuce of the season.  I fixed a bag of salad yesterday, and Bill sampled it last night. 

He says the lettuce is good. 

Lots more where that came from so, for the next several weeks, we'll be saving on some salad items at the grocery store. 

YAY!

The area is filled with beautiful blossoms of all colors and varieties. 

Wish they could hang around longer. 

When you're driving down country roads, you never can predict what you're might see. 

Someone had fun putting this ghoulish farm stand together. 

I so agree with the letter-to-the-editor below. 

The only change I would make is to broaden the message to "'Country' needs . . . . "

Some of the tactics used in this primary election locally clearly demonstrate desperation rather than leadership.

Their campaign efforts are very disturbing.  

Same is true at the national level. 

I would wager that most of the voters in this country yearn, for a return to what Jeralyn suggests below, regardless of party affiliation.

It's the human being who does the work, not the party.  We need reputable and respectful human beings at all levels. 

Jeralyn is a former student who rises to the top every time I think of the thousands of wonderful young people whom I was blessed to teach. 

I hope voters will follow her guidance with their votes on May 19.  She's a topnotch school counselor who knows and demonstrates what's most important.

Community needs leaders who model integrity, respect

In a time when political discourse so often turns negative, it is refreshing to see candidates who choose a more respectful path. 

Chuck Lowman, Mark Sauter and Jim Woodward are running campaigns focused on their own ideas, their plans for our community and what they hope to accomplish, rather than criticizing their opponents.

As a school counselor, I see every day how important it is to model positive behavior. 

It takes more character and courage to stand on your own principles than to tear others down. 

Unfortunately, negativity is often the easier route, but it should not be what we reward.

Our community deserves leaders who reflect integrity, respect and a focus on solutions. 

I encourage voters to support candidates who lead with those values: Chuck Lowman, Mark Sauter and Jim Woodward.

Jeralyn (Lewis) Mire,

Sagle

With luck, our house will look a lot better by the end of the day. 

Roofers are supposed to come this morning to replace the bent-up tin on the deck roof. 

The damage resulted from ice dams under the snow a few years ago.  

Finally, if they show up as promised, we'll have the fix and I won't have to cringe at that bent metal every time I come in the driveway. 

With that job, all the major fix-its are done----until ??

We've been blessed with another gorgeous May day for all to enjoy.

Onward to the sun and blue sky and warmth and spring beauty! 

Happy Tuesday.