9/11 Tribute

It was so hard in deciding what to post for today. There are photos and poems everywhere, but I really loved this commercial so I finally chose this.

We are remember that day so well. I was living in my tiny apartment at the time. I had a meeting at school and it was interrupted by the secretary coming in to announce the news. We turned on the TV, and of course that was the end of that day.

I had taken my oldest son, Adam, to the airport in Indianapolis the night before. He had an early morning flight through Philadelphia and then to Tampa, Florida. I was in a state of shock waiting for news of his plane. 

At the end of the day when the skies had become silenced, I remember just sitting in my apartment...really just sitting. I wanted to get to my children. They were all over the country by then and I couldn't get to them. 

The following weekend was the Johnny Appleseed Festival. A meeting was held a few days later determining whether or not to go ahead with the festival. It was determined that families needed this time together and what better way to celebrate life than to go to the park.

It was the right thing to do.

I guess the most important thing to do on this day is to remember...just remember.

Lou Ann

Chicago by Carl Sandburg

For your Labor Day...

Summer’s final foray is upon us once again...

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Here is the link to this week's column. Just click on the above KPC site and there it is!

This column was written about a wonderful week with guests from all around the country

and the world. It is nice to show off our town to guests!

This is a photo of me, my cousin Melissa, and my sister Jessie.

We had a great reunion and a wonderful time

sharing stories.

A kindred spirit moves on to a new chapter...

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Here is the link to this week's column. I really hope you enjoy it. It was certainly

written as a labor of love.

Just click on the above KPC link and there it is.

As always, thank you for reading!

This photo was taken when Morgan and I went to Richmond to 

celebrate the birthday of Poe last January!

Purple Little Free Library has a home in Angola...

Purple Little Free Library has a home in Angola

 

 

Here is the link to this week's column. Just click on the above title and enjoy. Stop by anytime and take a book and leave a book at my Little Free Library!

Audtitioning for Swan Lake (again!)

Photo by Amy Barnes.

My friend, Amy Barnes, took this photo after the 10:30 show last night so it must have been very close to midnight by the time we were finished talking. I love this photo because I look so happy! There are still four more shows at the indyFringe15...come on out! Be sure to catch other shows while you are there!

Lou Ann

 

A few more shows before returning to class...

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Rehearsing for my audition.

 

Here is the link to this week's column! Just click on the above site. As always, thank you for reading!

Happy Birthday Adam and Aaron!

From left to right: Aaron, Adam, Abe.

From left to right: Abe, Aaron, Adam.

Today is the birthday of my twin sons, Adam and Aaron. I wish them the happiest of all birthdays and that this year will bring them joy and peace.

The second photo was taken on the farm when life was sweet and peaceful. I think this photo was taken on one of the happiest days of my life. 

Note to all young parents: love each of those moments in your children's lives. The time vanishes so quickly...carpe diem.

Happy, happy birthday!

Meteor showers...

Photo by Barry Simmons

Last night I set my alarm for 2 a.m. to go out and watch the meteor showers. I was not disappointed!

I was able to catch quite a few during the early morning hours. With clear cool skies over Indiana, I made myself comfortable on my backyard bench while waiting for the showl

It is not too late if you missed it. The peak time for viewing will be in the a.m. on the 13th. So go set your alarm. There is nothing more beautiful than the early morning darkness. Enjoy!

Guests...

White Picket Gardens in the Spring.

It has only been a week and a day that I have been on AirBnB; however my old houses has been filled with guests three nights already.

I didn't know what to expect with this new adventure, but so far I am loving it. My guests have all been different and from different parts of the world. 

Last night my guests were a young couple from Switzerland. They are on summer holiday from the university and traveling across the United States. They chose Indiana specifically as they did not know much about it.

Today they are traveling on old Route 20 across the state towards Chicago. It is a beautiful day for travel.

Last night we sat out late at the campfire telling stories and listening to the quiet sounds of late August. The cicadas were the only sounds we could hear besides our voices. Once in a while a far away train whistle added to the ambiance. The lightning bugs are still out which is good as I have missed them this summer.

If you know of anyone traveling across northern Indiana, send them my way!

Lou Ann

Auditioning for Swan Lake...

Photo by Bill Eyster.

So one Fringe closes and another one opens. This year my IndyFringe show is "Auditioning for Swan Lake."  My first show is Thursday, August 13 at 6:00  at the Indy Eleven Theatre. I also have a show on Saturday evening at 10:30. I hope you plan to be there. Not only will you be able to see my new show, but there are many more!

See you at the IndyFringe!

Always joy in coming home to Indiana....

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Here is the link to this week's column. As always, enjoy and thank you for reading.

Just click on the above link.

I took this photo last year from a third floor window when
the square was closed for for the Cruise In!
It is good to be back home!

You never know who you’ll meet under a blue moon...

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Here is the link to this week's column. Just click on the above link!

As always, thank you for reading!

 

I love this photo...credit to the photographer, Patrick Casaert.