Just a quick note to say I'm still here.  I have finally gotten the basement cleaned just in time for the big July 4th weekend.  I am now preparing for Greg's graduation party.  It has been a busy summer.  I'm looking forward to sharing pics of the July 4th festivities and the grad party. Greg has finally heard from
UM-St. Louis.  He is going to work on a Masters in Accountancy and play baseball.  I'm very happy for him and thrilled that I will be able to go to home games!  It's hard to believe but Steph has her first day with students tomorrow!  Of course she'll get 3 weeks off in late September, early October.

The big news in my house is that I cleaned my art studio!!!!  I can walk into it now and have several open places to work.  What is it about a clean area that helps the creative juices flow?  After this weekend I can start plannig for classes at the Inkspot.

Have an artsy day!

Freedom Isn't Free!

I know we have all heard this saying, but it really hit home to me this year at the American Cemetery in Normandy, France.  I thought today would be a good day to post these pictures.

Omaha Beach                                                                                                                                                            Half of the wall that has the names of soldiers whose bodies were never found.

The beach and the English Channel in the background.

Many of the grave sites were unkown soldiers.

Let's keep our service men and women in our thoughts today. 

Happy 4th of July!

Enjoy your families!