Sigrid turned 18 and we celebrated with pie. She’s a blessing.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A Little Sad
The Paul Newman book left me a little sad. The phrase “sins of the father are visited upon the children” comes to mind. We like to think that a son would turn from the addictions he has seen his father suffer, but that is often not the case. Paul Newman sought to do right. He spoke humbly about his life. The book is based on his 100’s of hours of taped interviews with Stewart Stern, a close friend. Facts about Newman—father was a Jew; he grew up in a rich neighborhood; he was well educated; he was color blind; he was a gunner in WW II. He cared, but failed his own son.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Rain, Worms, Robins
Robins made their way back from the woods and are running across my yard again. The day we had the warm rain robins were everywhere. I watched them pulling up earthworms, their main food in spring. Three things occur in March, robins, worms, and rain. When the rain hits the ground it creates vibrations on the soil surface. This causes earthworms to come out of their burrows. The robins are ready to snatch them up. I enjoy watching them. Robins don't cock their heads towards the ground to listen, but to see. A robin will move across the ground, pause for a moment and tip its head. With one of its eyes staring downward, the bird will search for any sign of movement and grab a bite!
Monday, March 27, 2023
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Fort Smith— Doorway to the West
Here Comes the Judge! Erin and Greg took the kids to Fort Smith Museum of History Friday! Erin tried to think of day trips for the children to enjoy this week! She’s pretty special♥️
Some of the Museum’s features are: the story of William O. Darby, founder and commander of Darby’s Rangers, a collection of vintage vehicles that includes the 1911 J.J. Little, Fort Smith's first fire engine, and an 1857 Napoleon Cannon used by the Union forces during the Civil War. Other exhibitions include a revised display of the 1998 exhibition "In the Shadow of the Gallows", which includes original furnishings from the court of Judge Isaac C. Parker; "On the Air", an exhibit featuring the history of radio and television broadcast in Fort Smith and the region, beginning in 1922; an impressive collection of 19th century woodworking tools; and a depiction of the well-known Goldman Hotel in downtown Fort Smith.
Judge Parker’s desk for court—Ada and Greta called for order.Miss Laura’s was a house of ill-repute.
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Laura’s Home
Pa’s Fiddle that entertained the family on long cold evenings in their cabin.
The Wilder Home is now a museum. It’s in Wright County, M9.
Ada got to wear one of the dresses I bought her at Christmas. She’s admiring her image.
Clayton went along but Erin may have forced him to go.
Ada Ready for Rain
When they got to the game Ada got a snack. She’s happy about that.
Ada loves to color and she loves her new purple rain outfit.
The Ladies won their came. I think now they are in the elite 8. The men Razorbacks lost to UConn.Home Again
Sigrid is in her own bed at last.
Sig, Ellie, Taviah, and Sadie—high school buds⛷️
Sigrid loves pasta dishes, I’m not a fan of Italian food. Oregano makes me sick. Something about the spice.
Sig and me going to Astrid and Logan’s bid event. She snapped us.
Friday, March 24, 2023
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Coffee on the Porch
Astrid took in a rescue for Rooster. Rooster needs a friend she said. I must ask her name!
Logan and Astrid 2017 - six years ago. He wanted to ask her to his prom but was scared she’d turn him down. Danny Kirby offered him a 100 dollar bill if he’d do it. He did and that was the beginning of their lives together. Logan showed Danny pictures of Asti he’d stolen off instagram. She’s beautiful, Logan said, and Danny said she’s a good girl too. Both were right.