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My sister is doing some research on our family at The Library of Congress and came across some of my Great Grandfather’s papers. Mixed within was this art masterpiece by the famed 3 year old poet and print artist Patrick Rhone.

Print of fallen leaves by me at 3 years old found in The Library of Congress.

Beatrix on the banner for this year's summer show at Circus Juventas

Beatrix is on the banner for this year’s summer show at Circus Juventas, Whimsy. There are still tickets available. So, if you’re local you should come see Beatrix in her final circus performances before she heads off to college.

Reaching and walking across the Mississippi Headwaters. I’ve now seen the very beginning and very end of the mighty Mississippi. Bucket list item achieved!

Me at the market for the headwaters of The Mississippi River.

Selfie of Beatrix and I in the middle of the Mississippi headwaters.

Picked both our cherry and serviceberry trees. We’ve managed to get about a third of what’s ready to be picked.

A split picture of cherries on the tree and two large bowls of cherries and serviceberries.

I’ve had this café style bag from The Walking Company for over 35 years. It’s been all over the world ever since. Recently, it developed a couple of rips so I took it to Repair Lair and boy howdy did they do a, um, seamless patch up job. Fast service too! Ready for another few decades of service.

Cafe bag from The Walking Company laying on bluestone.