VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
BY Muncie
3/5/17
APRIL MOON
I have been writing about the names of the moons for several
years. I hope that you don’t mind and feel about them as I do. I cannot
remember the descriptions from year to year and enjoy reading what they are. Let
me know your opinion if you see me on the street or in one of our great stores.
The April moon is called the Pink Moon. This name came from
the herb moss pink or wild phlox which are the earliest wild flowers of the
season. (Did you remember that?)
There are several other names but I am going to stick with
just the Pink Moon. (If you want to know the rest, check with the Almanac.)
The full moon is on Tuesday the 11th. The bright
light from the moon will help you check out the Pink Moss.
MEADOWLARKS
I have not heard from anyone outside of town about the
arrival of the first meadowlarks. I did get a report from Chris Taylor, on the
street, that there were Meadowlarks on their farm about 3 weeks ago.
Now I feel it is official that SPRING is here. Still there
is that feeling that winter is not going to give up easily. It did go out like
a lamb having come in like a lion but perhaps it is too good to be true.
YOU KNOW ITS SPRING WHEN
The Freeze is open. When I rode by last Friday there was
music playing and it was coming from the Freeze building. I knocked on the
window and Mr. Freeze himself came to the window. He and Mrs. Freeze had
planned on opening April 1st, (that is no joke,) but one of the
machines broke down and had to be repaired. So the big day will be Thursday the
6th if all goes well. Stop by and say hello.
The other good news is that the Hulbert’s will be making Fort
Benton
VETERANS PHOTOS
The Veterans photos at the Sunrise
Bluffs are being rearranged in the next few weeks. We hope to have it completed
by Memorial Day.
Picture shelves are being built and the photos will be
arranged in alphabetically order. This will make it easier to find your loved
one. It will also prevent photos from falling off the wall, having to be
repaired, broken glass replaced, and will just give a better look to the wall.
We have started with the WWII photos. There are 127 photos. It
is an interesting project as we will be able to reminisce about each Veteran
again.
BINGO
It is over for the season at the VFW. I have not been able
to attend the last few weeks because of another program on the same night. I
just want to say, “See you in October,” to friends I have known for a long
while and to those new friends. I truly enjoy your company and thank you for
the many laughs.
EASTER
How time flies! Easter is a week from next Sunday. It is a
religious day for many but it is an exciting day for Kiddos.
I miss having little ones around to do the usual Easter
things. My most vivid memory of Easter was checking every morning after to see
if the Easter Bunny had returned. You can guess that it never happened. I got
over it at about age 8 when I caught on to what it was all about. The memories
linger and make Easter Sunday a special day still.
SO LONG
So many friends have gone away these past few weeks. I send
condolences for the families of Dave, Chris, Verda, and Lillian. I did not know
the others who were in the River Press obits but know the feeling of loss. I
will miss you.
WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE MOMS MADE OF?
1. God makes Moms out of clouds and angel hair and
everything nice in the world with 1 can of mean.
2. They had to get her start from men’s bones. Then they
used string I think.
PONDERISMS
If you go to heaven and get wings, what if you are afraid of
heights?”
GOD BLESS AMERICA ,
OUR TROOPS, THOSE WHO PROTECT US and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
These words mean more to me than ever today. A few weeks ago
my 19 year old grandson joined the United States
Marine Corps and is at Parris Island training.
I also have 4 grandsons on the Morger side of the family who are still in the
service of our country. They have all been deployed over-seas at least once and
several twice. (The best part is they have given me 2 more great
grandchildren.)
I have asked before and gotten no response to be informed of
the men and women who are in the service. There are programs that are held that
they and their parents could be invited too.
I know that you cannot send their addresses but just their
names, ranks, and what service they are in would be enough. Your name and phone
number would be appreciated. I had some of this information but it was a long
time ago and I no longer have it.
