My Life, My World

October 22, 2024 a thought for today, An accomplishment sticks to a person. Japanese Proverb

One of the uploads for yesterday was “up close of tree bark”. This one has a passenger, the ivy vine. The textures and patterns seem to show the life of nature.

The next upload for yesterday is one of my series of “architectural details”. This
small building and window and safety pool can be found behind my vets office.

The last upload for yesterday was “macro”. I had one heck of a time trying to get Sweet Pea to hold still for this photo. I must have shot at least a dozen shots to get one that was passable.

Life today. Yesterday was a day of fun projects. Tami and Andy came over to help wherever we needed them. We still had some pictures we wanted that had been stored in the garage. I wanted to get the photo rails all filled. Sue had a shelf she wanted mounted in the bathroom.

Now that the first set of photo rails are installed, filled and look so good I am ready to order a second set.

I had also scheduled Brian to cut the grass. So we were all in and out of the garage on and off for a while.

Later in the morning I was able to get the bulletin set up. We found out today that the minister who was going to do the service wasn’t actually scheduled. So now we have to make some quick changes.

The first upload for today is another of my series of “architectural details”. This is a section of my church.

Before I left for a food pantry and before starting on this letter I got the newsletter done except for the photo page and one article the still needs to be sent to me. I need to finish that in the morning along with the shut-in envelops and newsletter labels. There is also the necessary addition/changes to the bulletin.

Food pantry was another one that went past our limit for the day. It went smoothly even along with “training” another lady. The filling of the orders went good today too. We just had a large number of families.

The next upload for today is “ball”. The globe seemed to fit the requirements. I took photos of another ball we have in the house but it just didn’t seem to fit the bill.

The word today is next. Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of good books. Charles Caleb Colton. The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next. Abraham Lincoln. Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. Martin Luther. Next to excellence is the appreciation of it. William Makepeace Thackeray. The philosophy of one century is the common sense of the next. Henry Ward Beecher. Whosoever wisely examines the works of God will speedily discover what is next to be done. Thomas Becket. The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host. Theophrastus. Consequently he who wishes to attain to human perfection, must therefore first study Logic, next the various branches of Mathematics in their proper order, then Physics, and lastly Metaphysics. Maimonides. Next in importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained. James A. Garfield. If things are going untowardly one month, they are sure to mend the next. Jane Austen. Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door. Charles Dickens. The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next is to shake off old prejudices. Frederick the Great.

The last challenge upload for today is “underneath a bridge”. I took this one sometime ago. It shows advanced age of the bridge. I like that part along with the activities on top of the bridge as well as the scene under the bridge.

Article: Who knew? I didn’t. This story is a surprise to me so I thought I would see what is about and share it. There is a “This Secret Sunken Garden In Downtown Columbus Is The Definition Of ‘Hidden Gem’”. When I was a kid I read a book called the Secret Garden, one of the reasons this article caught my interest. The author wrote “a new little spot of zen has emerged, and it’s definitely worth your attention”. This new “gem” is located at the Preston Centre, located at 155 East Broad Street, has recently opened, offering a stunning retreat amid the bustling city”. Apparently is the garden is not open for public access but it does “invite visitors to pause and take in the serene views from above”as is indicated it is below street level. The design of the garden is described as “elegant”. It is in the middle of the “chaos” in downtown Columbus with a “serene waterfall, a charming small pond, and lush greenery.” This “sunken garden” will be part of the rest of the construction going on fo a Park Walk. All of this “will connect the PNC Building to the new mixed-use development at the corner of Broad and Young streets”. The article mentioned that the project was “inspired by New York’s High Line Park.” There is an existing skybridge that will be an open walkway. In this area there will be green space with seating and public art along with food carts. All of this “making the area more walkable and community-friendly. So, whether you’re taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of the sunken garden from above or eagerly awaiting the opening”.

I think it will be meatloaf that I have frozen from another meal and baked potato for dinner.

Joy

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