I Love Plants!!

Here are some Hostas and an Asiatic Lily plant. They are growing in our back yard. Flowers bring such joy to me. I love their blossoms, their smell and how they feel.

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L ovely
O utstanding
W onderful
E nchanting
R emarkable
S weet

Please take the time to enjoy the natural beauties that are around us.

Happy Father's Day to my Dad!!!

Me and my Dad Lee Richard Linder 1950

My dad was a wonderful father. He and Mom always came to the events I participated in. He helped me feel special about myself and encouraged me to try and keep trying. He believed in me. He gave the best hugs and tickles. He loved to tease. Whisker rubs were given often. They were prickly experiences. His smile lit up a room and the twinkle in his eye was just delightful. He was a very hard worker, generous, uncomplaining, thoughtful and loving.

Dad I love and miss you so hugely. I hope you are very happy. Have a great forever and Happy Father's Day.

Wells Overlook, Lawrence, KS June 5, 2011!!

The tower from where I took the photos that follow

Photo taken on the bottom platform of the tower looking at the grounds.

Photo also taken from lowest platform looking out over the rural Lawrence area

Photo of picnic area

Shelter where DCARC, Douglas County Amateur Radio Club has had many Field Day events over the years..

Looking toward the city of Lawrence. Home Depot and K U Campus on the right side of photo taken on the highest platform of the tower.

More of the rural area meeting the business area of Lawrence

More country side scenery

On Sunday June 5th Jess and I went to at DCARC meeting at Wells Overtook. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss June 25-26 field day. I love looking out over the Lawrence area from the tower. It is just so beautiful. I fondly remember going to pot luck dinners as part of Field Days other years. Field Day is where Hams get together to see how many contacts they can get on the radio. It involves setting up towers and trying not to interfere with the electronics of any of the residence living close to Wells Overlook. The weather was spectacular on the 5th.
I LOVE LIVING IN THE MID-WEST!!!

School's out for the Summer!!!

Schools out as of today June 1, 2011. I am so looking forward to this summer break. It has been a rough year with all the snow days we had. We had 8 of them extending our school year out one week. But it has been a good year in spite of snow day interruptions. We have amazing students and staff. I saw many heart-warming actions from staff members and students. These actions really showed themselves when we under tornado protection on May 25th for an hour or so. I wish my co-workers and the students lots of happiness and a great safe summer.