The Ring

Okay, so a word of explanation about the ring. Obviously it isn't a traditional solitaire. The band is called a "slide-through." Basically, the wedding band, or another ring, will slide between the two bands of the engagement ring. It's pretty sweet! Of course, it had to be sweet because it came from a pretty sweet guy!

Ramping Up!

Work is definitely starting to get busier, as everyone here can just about taste spring and is starting to think about their yards and starting seeds and such. I'm slowly getting the hang of some of the everyday tasks, like interpreting and writing up soil test results. I have also quickly absorbed the Extension "mantras" like "take a soil test" and "water deeply and infrequently."

Last week and this next week I have several appointments, including talks I'm giving at senior centers about container gardening. I've also had a couple different meetings with groups interested in starting an urban garden in the inner city of Wichita. I think it will be a really good project, assuming that the people starting the project are able to round up some committed volunteers and the funds to support it.

We are also busy getting ready for the Garden show and numerous other events throughout the summer. I'm glad to be busier, although I'm sure in a couple months I'll be ready for a break!

Web Safari

I've been sitting on these links for a week or two now, so I might as well post them for you to enjoy.

This first link is a really happy-sad story about a couple that was married during the Russian revolution and then lost all contact with each other shortly after their wedding day.

If you have heard anything at all about the "emerging church," you should find this article about the four models of emerging churches intriguing.

Some recently discovered pictures of Lincoln's inauguration.

Cute polar bears.

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