July Update
We interrupt your previously scheduled programming to provide a current update. We've been at home for awhile now since our trip West in the Scamp. About a week after arriving home, there was a celebration of life for Gene, Julia's Dad, who died in hospice earlier this year. In many ways, it was lovely; I'm not a big fan of funerals. About twenty people gathered for an outdoor fish fry on a Friday afternoon at one of Gene's favorite restaurants on Lake Wisconsin. Lots of people told stories about their experiences with Gene, and there was a poster board of photos from throughout his life. Later, some of his ashes were spread on the water, where Gene loved to fish. This week, Julia was kayaking on Lake Wisconsin, and a big perch jumped into her kayak. Coincidence? She thinks not. Allie was home for a week. I did some hiking with Allie and my niece Anna around Devil's Lake. Justin is home off and on for the remainder of the summer. This is always an unce
