Family Goes Fishing With Father

Last weekend I spied this little family with their father at Potter's Pond in Fairview Canyon. Each had a chair, fishing pole and desire to spend the day together. They had barely put their lines in the water when the little girl caught a fish.

It was a perfect day to catch the first fish. They were so full of energy I had to snap a photo. as I was I overheard the girl say to her dad, "I wonder how old it is." While dad was taking it off her line she said, "I love fishing!" Here's a big shout out THANKS to dads everywhere that do things with their kids. We never went fishing with our father. The only thing I remember is taking trips to Idaho for family reunions. I treasure them, because that is all I have. Get out there and take your children somewhere, even if it is just to the park.

Company and Community Gardens

To the community gardens, Come one, come all! Pick your planter box and harvest this fall. Maybe your company will begin something small. So the employees may grow corn this tall!

Don't you love it when businesses do something 'Out of the box'? These gardens are new this year and so lovely. They tore up lawns and built grow boxes for their employees. Anyone could sign up for one of the fifty or so. There is even a shed. One year I planted peas seeds beside the front door at work. They were growing nicely, then the gardener came along and tore them out, planting flowers. It would have been nice it they put the flowers along side of my pea plants. Oh, well.

This community garden in Taylorsville, Utah, has many well cared for spots. Find out about ones in your area. Be a gardener. Love the Land!

Cracking the Code on Road Construction

If your commute has been impacted by road work, Or stuck in traffic you called the state a jerk. There’s more to come, so don’t call the DOT clerk. Expect to fluctuate between impatient and berserk!

We were given fair notice by visit and emails the state would being resurfacing the road for several months. I got a weekly email and forwarded to the employees of what to expect. Our large business park has two entrances. More than once they both seemed to be blocked off. There was another road for escape, fortunately. It certainly cut down on traffic.

This weekend ‘THE Highway’ will be down to one lane; Yes, it’s inconvenient and a major pain. But we can be patient, it’s not all in vain. While they resurface the road to a perfect plane.

You’re mistaken if you thought they were done. They’ll begin again out in the hot sun. So get out before the road is over-run, And consider yourself lucky, ‘cause it’s no fun. It will be wonderful when the roadwork is completed. It will continue all summer on one road or another, but what a nice smooth ride we will have when they are completed.

Look Who's On the Bus

On my way home a friend I did spy. Yes, while in my car and out of my eye. It surprised me, but I wasn't shy. Snapped a photo and sent by email not fly.

When folks are driving we seldom look at the people in the other cars around us. Today I saw a bus turn the corner and glanced at the big photo on the side. You can imagine my surprise, when I recognized it as a friend, Carolee and her mother. In seconds I snapped a photo and just sent it too her. Yes, she know about it, but I wanted her to know that I saw it. Thanks UTA & Intermountain Health Care for using real people. I knew her.

After the bus incident, and while feeling happy, I looked to my right and who should I see, but Kevin a pretty nice fellow employee. One more shot to add to my glee. Yes, to see two folks you recognize at the same time, when you don't normally look around at the other drivers. It was a great day.

100 Years Old and Counting Wishes

This gal, Clara, is 100 now! Her birthday was on Friday the 13th, Wow! She doesn't look a day over 80, now. May we get her good looks and age to endow.

I told Clara, I had never met a person that was 100. That's because she was still 99, a few days shy when I took her photo. The U.S. president used to send a birthday card to those that made the century mark. I don't know if he still does or if Al Roker continues to wish folks the same on the morning news, but thanks for remembering them anyway.

Pink Raspberry Shake & Flora Husbandry

This fluffy pink makes me crave a raspberry shake. You know the famous ones, from up at Bear Lake. So let’s plan a fun, time-off August break. If you come, too, we’ll throw in some birthday cake.

I am so grateful for the many beautiful flowering trees planted everywhere. It makes spring so awesome. This is for all the arborists and husbandry that created and improved upon these wondrous trees and designs. You are the best.

Remember to Thank Jesus, Easter and Every Day

Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter still thy face to see And in thy presence rest. ***** No voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than thy blest name, O Savior of mankind! *****

*****O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! *****Jesus, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our glory now, And thru eternity. by Bernard of Clairvaux

It is so easy to get caught up in worldly cares and forget the gifts Jesus so willingly gave us all. This year, ponder, feel, remember and love Him enough to immerse yourself in his love. Imagine him sitting beside you or with arms outstretched waiting for us to come unto Him. We will both be glad we did.