Cub Center Chats
Wow! What a difference a week makes! Last week Bob Dillard donned his wool toboggan and coat, but this week he appeared bare-headed and in shirt sleeves. Those 80s do feel pretty good. Warmer weather has enticed a bigger crowd at the Center, so I hope the trend continues.
We had a big crowd on chicken and dressing dayyummy stuff! So please make an effort to come and share a meal with us; we’re a fun bunch to hang around. Joy certainly abounds here, and you may even receive an interesting nickname if you hang around us very long.
We sent condolences to the Sullivan family for their loss last week. She was always a sweet lady, and I tremendously enjoyed my visits with her.
Vietnam veterans, re member the 29th when we will be honoring you with a meal and a program to recognize you for your service. Come to be recognized, to be entertained and to be fed! We look forward to seeing you.
Last weekend I made a long trip to Far West Texas for a memorial service for a dear friend and reunited with great buddies of mine. I love those friends, but I also love the great friends I’ve made here in Olney. Friendly people in small-town America are the backbone of society; everyone should experience that feeling of “belonging” that abounds in smaller towns. We’re not afraid to say, “God bless America.”
That weekend trip to Denver City brought an unexpected but much-appreciated thrill. Those magnificent Sandhill Cranes flew over, and that sight was breathtaking. It had been quite a while since I’d seen any since I’d moved, so I paused to watch them with their long necks and legs stretched forward and aft. Cranes symbolize beauty, harmony and grace. Their symbolism focuses on the need for balance and living in harmony with others.
We all need to be more “crane-like” and seek harmony in our lives. Cranes vary in height from 2’7” to 4’7” and weigh between 6 and 10 pounds. Their wingspans range from 5.5 to 7.7 feet. They are BIG birds!
Although they are not afraid of humans and are friendly, please do not feed them or befriend them since that might put them in danger. The cranes that live in Florida are also known as the Florida Ostrich. A bit of humor never hurts!
It was good to see Jerri Ford last week at the Center when she subbed a few days for Angela. She has an infectious smile that brightens the room when she enters. Thanks, Jerri, for spending a few days with us. She is loving retirement and the freedom to do impromptu whatever’s.
Enjoy your friends, encourage others and be kind always.