Wetness R Us and TBT Grab Bag

We are starting the day with a cold, wet and sometimes windy morning after a whole night of rain.

They say the weekend will be nice.  

I'll hold them to that cuz we've had enough moisture for a while.  My horses fully agree, as the entrance to the barnyard is 100-percent mud soup. 

As soon as it warms up again, the place should be extra pretty with lilac blooms, iris popping out and apple trees filled with lovely blossoms. 

Several times during this Pandemic, we and others who live here have remarked how lucky we are to have our space and more than enough spring work to do. 

We have really felt sorry for those stuck in apartment houses in large cities, knowing their lives have been so restricted.

Which brings me to the article I read this morning about how migrations may begin once the world reopens and travel begins anew.

This piece presents some interesting trends that may unfold, some of which are not surprising. 

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/05/13/how-coronavirus-could-upend-human-migration-251715?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Grab Bag for Throwback Thursday

Through the mirror of my mind

Time after time

I see reflections of you and me

Reflections of

The way life used to be . . . . 

                                 

                                                        from "Reflections" The Supremes

1963-64 Sandpoint High School Bulldogs with Coach Francis McDonnell-----if I have my facts right, this group has the distinction of the last Bulldog football squad to go undefeated. 

My brother Kevin (the black crewcut, sixth from the left) and, John Knowles the father of current Coach Ryan Knowles (sixth from the right) played on that team among several other notables. 

Update and Correction:  Twas the track team, not the football team.  Still, the information above, I think, is basically correct.  

Not quite sure who Roy's friend is, but I do know Roy well, and to see him without a smile is a rarity.

He's part of the Jacobson clan and, by golly, one of his older brothers Larry is in the football photo above, to the right of John Knowles. 

The Bode family who live on Selle Road, including Terra of Lefty fame.

Both Boston (with goat) and Terra have been very active and successful 4-H members.

I'm saving some asparagus for Tricia (left) who has been on the front lines in New York City for the past several weeks as a doctor. 

She'll be home next week and the asparagus will be handed over.

Trent works for Northern Lights. 

Lord knows what Sue was telling Wanda, but we can be sure it was light-hearted.

Both are former students who were attending their 40th reunion. 

Classmate, friend and neighbor Gary Finney with grandson Logan (one of Willie's former journalism students) who now has started his own news service.

You can find it on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lfinneynews/

Both Gary and Logan are proud Idaho Vandals. And, Logan worked in the Idaho Legislature this year. 

A former student and fun lady, Val Plaster, at the SHS 1975 reunion five years ago. 

Tina Wood Johnson and Steve Miller like to run.  I caught them one day putting in their miles past our place. 

And there's that John Knowles a few years after he played football at Sandpoint High tormenting his friend and former Bulldog football coach Bill Barlow. 

Osaze sang at our Sandpoint High Class of 1965 reunion as her grandma Ruthann Kiebert Nordgaarden beamed with pride..

One of our extended family members Monty Collison with his mother, the late Linda Collison.

What doesn't Judy Moon Labrie do as a quiet humanitarian?

Great and humble and smart lady. 

Lorna Low and mom Jean Martin came one day a few years ago to "get the dirt."

A good visit that day too. 

Former SHS exchange student Asa,(right) then from Sweden, now from Denmark brought her hubby Olaf to Sandpoint a few years ago.

That's my sister Barbara with her. We enjoyed a great visit with Asa and Olaf. 

When we first moved to the Lovestead, these lovely ladies and great friends  came to check it out.

Terri Albertson, Shirley Parker and Myra Lewis.

Back Row:  Edna Iverson and the late Bev Chapin. 

Phenomenal ladies, all.

Francie Rogers, Glory Whittaker and Linda Rogers.

So many lovely memories back in the day with each of these successful women.

And, I understand Francie has returned to Sandpoint!

Two Pat (Patti) and a Mitzi equal some truly local history and always great fun. 

A fun day at Schweitzer with some Girl Scout friends of Debbie's.  

Pensive Jacob. 

Liam's first full day at the Lovestead nearly five years ago.

He went to the vet yesterday for updates on his vaccinations and a general physical.

Although a bit anxiety-ridden, Liam passed anal-gland cleansing. 

Finally, these two Young Loves, Willie and Debbie, are still moving one step at a time toward restoring some sense of normal to their lives in this "new normal."

Lots of decisions for them and for my sisters.

As always, though, lots of good and kind people helping them along the way.

Happy Thursday to all.