Imagine my surprise yesterday when I looked at the row of tall sunflower plants in the garden and saw a red sunflower.
Yup, those little sunflower plants sport a variety of colors, but I've never seen a standard sunflower plant with a red bloom.
Now, I'm really excited because there are about six plants in that row yet to bloom, one which has to be nearly 15 feet high.
It's that time of year when there's a feeling of change, not only in what's happening or in the case of this year, what's not but also with gardens and fruit trees where ripening signals upcoming harvesting.
Many of the plums on my one plum tree with fruit are about ready for picking, and maybe we'll see a red tomato soon.
This is also the height of sunflower time, and since I planted them all over the place, I'm excited to see the color, even if it is red.
Events also signal change.
The Bonner County Fair is coming this week. I've chosen to stay away in the interest of safety and will probably be categorized as a sheep by those who still don't believe we have a Pandemic.
It's a personal choice for me, not dictated by government at any level.
After all, it appears to me that folks who blame the government for taking away our liberties seem to forget that their hero of hoaxdum and conspiracy is in charge of the government.
Just sayin'.
My choice to avoid this year's fair is totally in self interest---avoiding any possibility of getting sick.
For the benefit of all who choose to attend this year's fair, I wish the best and sincerely hope that it turns out to be an event where nobody comes home with Covid.
Along the lines of changes, Annie left yesterday afternoon and headed back to Seattle. We have enjoyed having her hanging out here off and on over the summer.
She has worked remotely but has also enjoyed perks of family and of the Lovestead critters along with a host of fun outings.
She left Finn, the fish, behind so, in my hopeful mind, that means she has to come back and get him sometime.
We'll leave the travel trailer (her pad) next to the house, ready for her occupancy at any time.
We'll leave the travel trailer (her pad) next to the house, ready for her occupancy at any time.
After Annie's departure, we received a text from Willie and Debbie, inviting us to a barbecue at the home where they are staying up the road. Duane and Marilyn Ward would be there too, the text stated.
What a fun and relaxing evening we all, including the grandpuppies, enjoyed.
We did encounter one nuisance---another sign of the times: hungry and persistent bees. They seemed to have a strong desire to get their share of the offerings.
Happily, we all managed to outwit them and nobody got stung.
Nonstop swapping of hometown stories while enjoying juicy hamburgers, Willie's wonderful potato salad and ice cream sundaes made for a great time.
The quiet and calm gathering had all the trappings of an end-of-the summer event.
This morning, I would like to include a couple of messages from friends. My editor Helen is getting the word out about Wednesday's City Council meeting dealing with a possible citywide mask mandate.
Also, I'm including a blog post written by Jodi Rae (Topp) Lewis. She's a Sandpoint native who now lives in Portland, working as an adjunct professor for Utah State University.
I have read Jodi's writings before and have consistently appreciated her thoughtful and sensible voice. I especially loved the message in this post.
Hope you take time to read her post and come away with similar appreciation for what Jodi has to say.
Happy Monday.
Dear Friends,
By
now you have probably read the front page story about the proposed mask
mandate that will be in front of the city council next Wednesday. If
you believe that a TEMPORARY MASK MANDATE is advisable, please take a moment to email the mayor and council to indicate your support.
You do NOT have to be a RESIDENT within the city limits.
This affects people from around the county who do business in Sandpoint
for any reason whatsoever – groceries, pharmacy, post office, go to the
farmers market, the Panida, the city beach, etc.
Email the city clerk at mward@sandpointidaho.gov.
The shorter your email, the better.
The elected officials will be getting MANY emails and they won’t have
time to read more than a word or two or a short sentence. Your email
will serve to tally up the “yeses” and the “noes” from the community.
If you are so inclined, please forward this message to your friends in
your email address book.
SAMPLE MESSAGE:
Please confirm that my email has been distributed to all elected officials. (It is important to include this request.)
POSSIBLE MESSAGES:
I support a temporary mask mandate in Sandpoint.
Yes to a mask mandate
Please mandate masks temporarily
Masks: Yes
Yes to masks
Supporting masks
Please mandate masks
I realize that some of you may not support a temporary mask mandate. I respect your decision.
To all: Stay safe. Stay well.
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Email sent. Hope others do the same.
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