We have entered the month of June. Oh goodness I am actually getting nervous with the wedding of daughter Verena and Daniel Ray being in eighteen days. I have not done much grocery shopping yet. I am still working on my list. It takes a lot of brain work to figure out all the ingredients you need for making over one thousand meals for the wedding day. And of course it does not help being another year older. Haha
LIMA — The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will host its Summer Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater Series at Ottawa Metro Park – Amphitheater (2632 Ada Rd., Lima).
Verena (Special friend Daniel Ray), age 27
4:15 A.M. Alarm rings, I pack son Benjamin’s lunch. Benjamin had a long weekend. He went up to Cadillac, Michigan camping with his friend and family Friday morning to Sunday night. They went mushroom hunting but it was too early for the mushrooms in that area yet. We have a meal of mushrooms here that son-in-law Tim found. What a nice expensive gift with the price of mushrooms.
LIMA — This summer, the Lima Symphony Orchestra invites the community to experience something truly unique: “Classical Yoga” – a one-of-a-kind event that blends the calming power of classical music with the meditative movement of yoga. Set in the peaceful, open-air setting of the LSO Courtyard (formerly Jameson Manor) 1028 W. Market St. Lima, OH 45805, these hour-long, instructor-led classes will offer an immersive outdoor experience where live classical music and yoga meet in perfect harmony.
This is Monday morning and my week looks extra busy. I will try to not let it bring me any stress though and take one day at a time. Life is precious and we need to treasure every day. It can change so quickly and we never know who will not be here to see when tomorrow comes. We do not know what the future holds but we do know “who” holds it.
LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to unveil its 2025-26 season, a bold and diverse celebration of music that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From cinematic favorites to classical masterpieces, the new season offers something for everyone.
First of all, a thank you to all of you readers that attended my book signing at the Plain and Simple Craft in Shipshewana, IN. It was a pleasure meeting all of you! Even a reader from California attended. She was out visiting her sister. It’s always an encouragement to meet and talk to readers and hear all the kind words. Sometimes I feel like time is so limited with being a mother and also grandmother to thirteen precious grandchildren. It makes my time worth it all when I hear the encouragement. To me this is the only life I have known. It saddens me to hear of others that have never experienced the family life I do. It does make me appreciate it much more. I was very surprised to have Uncle Melvin (my dad’s brother) and Aunt Kathryn come to visit awhile at the signing. It is always a good feeling to visit with your deceased parent’s siblings. So many fond memories, and once they are gone the memories are all you have and you treasure them even more.
We have entered the fourth month of 2025. It is 26 degrees at 5:30 a.m. My husband Joe and son Benjamin have both left for work. I have lots and lots of laundry to wash today so I thought I had better get this column done first thing this morning.