Okay, when you see this picture you will think my brain has flown away. When I first looked at the picture I couldn't think of what it was but after a moment's hesitation I finally figured it out. We were sitting at the breakfast table when we saw 2 deer sauntering behind out RV. Quick get the camera. What you see is the result of two moving deer with the photographer trying to catch up by moving at the same time as the deer. Somehow the camera's shutter control didn't work as fast as the moving animal and man. Interesting but wouldn't want to try it with anything with details that you think are important.Time seems to go faster each month. We work here tomorrow and next week Mon. and Tues. and then head to Louisiana already. As always, looking forward to see what the next camp and the work are all about. Dad continues to do every kind of work that there is here. Seems these camps function well with the rfesidents but extra maintenance just doesn't get done. And as always, we will not get done with the jobs listed. The three of us women are doing sewing and will do that until we leave next week. A resident hall needs drapes so we are trying to sew 10 panels of 54 inch wide drapery material and line them. It took us several hours to get it figured out and start sewing. I enjoy getting back to one of my former loves, feels good. We have no directions and none of us have been sewing for the last 10+ years so the process is interesting.
Last weekend's tour took us to the Clinton Presidential Library. You know by now that we enjoy going to these Presidential libraries even though we don't exactly agree with some of the president's decisions. This one was
no different. It is a beautiful building which was hard to catch on picture. The usual displays were of President Clinton's accomplishment and, yes, as we view the displays we do have to admit that every president left some positive mark on society. (altho I have to qualify that with my doubt of the present president) The artifacts always interest us. This picture gives the idea of the elegance in the Clinton White House. Hope you can make out the lavish china, crystal and silver ware. And I guess if one was entertaining important people from all over the world we would expect/want them to do it up well. Wonder, tho, what happens with all the stuff that is replaced when a new president comes in. I guess they don't worry about that, that is only a conservative Dutchman's mindset. I had never known the conflict presidents of earlier times had concerning gifts given to them from other countries. George Washington even wrestled with that. It was decided way back then that because it was poor policy to refuse these gifts and some thought it might influence the president by keeping the gifts that the gifts would be accepted on behalf of the people of the United States. So all those beautiful items we saw really belong to each one of us.
no different. It is a beautiful building which was hard to catch on picture. The usual displays were of President Clinton's accomplishment and, yes, as we view the displays we do have to admit that every president left some positive mark on society. (altho I have to qualify that with my doubt of the present president) The artifacts always interest us. This picture gives the idea of the elegance in the Clinton White House. Hope you can make out the lavish china, crystal and silver ware. And I guess if one was entertaining important people from all over the world we would expect/want them to do it up well. Wonder, tho, what happens with all the stuff that is replaced when a new president comes in. I guess they don't worry about that, that is only a conservative Dutchman's mindset. I had never known the conflict presidents of earlier times had concerning gifts given to them from other countries. George Washington even wrestled with that. It was decided way back then that because it was poor policy to refuse these gifts and some thought it might influence the president by keeping the gifts that the gifts would be accepted on behalf of the people of the United States. So all those beautiful items we saw really belong to each one of us. One item that really caught our eye was the piece that the glass blower Chihuli made especially for the Clinton White House. Obviously no picture can do it justice but you can get an id
ea of the intricacy and beauty of the piece. I wonder how the piece was moved. It now sets on a metal plate built into the floor.
ea of the intricacy and beauty of the piece. I wonder how the piece was moved. It now sets on a metal plate built into the floor. Right next to the Presidential Library was the Heifer International Headquarters. We walked over and were given a tour of the building. It is on the top 10 list of "green" structures in the U.S. Very interesting but since we are going to tour the Heifer Ranch this Friday I will try to tie them together and write more next week.
We are becoming more and more intrigued with the work at this Ranch. Since we eat with the staff and residents at some noon meals we are getting to know them quite well. Love, discipline, love, structure, love and more love day in and day out 24/7. And then educate them as well and these kids won't come exactly current with their grade level. Much of the teaching has to be hands-on because their reading skills and comprehension aren't up to par either. We are so happy that we can play just a minute part in making the ranch have a little more "curb appeal" and working fixtures so to speak. What a privilege we have.
Love you all, Mom/Dad Marilyn/Wilmer Pa/ Ma (for Cindy's benefit or it could be landlords then as well.) Whatever!
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