Its antique colors are brighter in the rain, with a lush green setting. It was reason enough to venture out in spite of the damp, cold day. ~Nancy ~ 125/365 Add Comment 
"God help us if we ever take the theater out of the auction business or anything else. 
Today we traveled to the Pettyjohn Homestead for one of their auctions. It was raining. Again. But it did not hold back the crowds, nor their enthusiasm. I loved the atmosphere, and watched the bids go up for the original artwork of Robert Root, a Shelbyville artist (1863–1937). I had my eye on a set of colored Pyrex bowls like my mother once had, but today it was not to be. Next time... ~Nancy ~ 124/365 
When men reach their sixties and retire, they go to pieces. Today I attended an after-school retirement gathering for the much loved secretary, Mrs. Sudduth, at North Ward Elementary School in Tuscola. Mrs. Sudduth has stitched this memento for every teacher that has retired. This year, for her retirement, Shannon was able to get the pattern and stitched the same picture for Mrs. Sudduth as a surprise. I learned today that Mrs. Sudduth is a wonderful cook and has a heart of gold. I know she will be missed, but I have a feeling that the teachers and staff will see her often delivering treats. ~Nancy 123/365 
It's raining. Yup. That's right. Softball practice was cancelled. The next best thing Ashton and I could think of doing was a trip to the library for a new book and a trip to the Dairy Queen for a mini-blizzard. (Make mine "Cappuccino-Heath Bar", please.) ~Nancy ~ 122/365 
...just a few days make. The warm temperatures and sunshine have opened up the blossoms on the apple tree, and the air is filled with their fragrance. It was a perfect May Day. ~Nancy ~ 121/365 
The doves have claimed the Robin's nest and have been sitting on it for over a month. Mrs. Robin had built and maintained her home the two previous springs, but the early bird got the worm, or rather the nest, this year. In spite of the fact that I was able to get very close with my camera, she did not flinch. I haven't been able to catch the nest when it is open, but I hope to see her eggs or nestlings soon. ~Nancy ~ 120/365 
Ron Ghere and I worked in the Arboretum today planting seedlings. We realized that spring really was here when we found this Robin's nest and her three eggs. The sun was warm enough for Mama to leave them for awhile, and it was a perfect time to peek inside. Our students had the responsibility of monitoring the nests and gathering data when we were still in the classroom. I don't know who enjoyed it the most. Our students or us... ~Nancy ~ 119/365 
Raining. Even so, I stopped on the side of the road to photograph a flock of sheep. Among all of them, this one was the most curious. ~Nancy ~ 118/365 
It's raining. Again. But that is not going to stop Mother Nature. My gardens are beginning to show off their colors. Even so, they are wet and cold, and I'm looking forward to the sun when this little apple tree shows off her first ~Nancy ~ 117/365  One of the perks about "sleep-overs" in Tuscola is a chance to have lunch (or "anything") at Flesor's Candy Kitchen with "my girls". Shannon, Ashton, and I treated ourselves to lunch while I did a 3-day sub job at East Prairie in Tuscola. I highly recommend their ice cream, and caramel apples in the fall is another one of our favorites.  Ashton opted for a chocolate milkshake. Her chocolate addiction is definitely genetic! Check out Flesor's website to learn more about this unique family business. ~Nancy ~ 116/365 | Author ~
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