It was, sadly, our last day in Charleston. We had two adventures planned. The first one was at the Provost Office – The Exchange – The Dungeon. There was a couple that we met and kept bumping into each other again and again. They said how much they liked it so we did some research and put it on our schedule for first thing Thursday.

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, also known as the Custom House, and The Exchange, is a historic building at East Bay and Broad Streets. South Carolina delegates to the First Continental Congress were elected here in 1774. The Declaration of Independence was presented to citizens from the steps. In addition, the U.S. Constitution was ratified in the Great Hall. President George Washington entertained here in 1791. The cellar was used as a Provost prison by the British during the Revolution. Pirates were imprisoned on this site in 1718.

The common room downstairs was bigger than the whole first floor of my house, and tastefully furnished. It would be nice to have that much room just to hang out! In the middle hallway was the post office, and upstairs were the meeting rooms. The views were great from the old, beveled windows. I even signed the Declaration of Independence!

The actual tour was in the dungeon. There were poster boards all around explaining who would have been held in the dungeon and why: British soldiers and their aids, pirates, soldiers and camp followers (women who traveled with the army). One man even dressed up a baboon to look like a soldier. Charleston also had their own Tea Party – but it didn’t get the attention that Boston did. They stole the tea, hid it in the Exchange, and later sold it and used the proceeds for the revolution!

The provost supervised comings and goings of shipments/goods, and also prisoners. There was also a powder magazine hidden in the back wall that was not obvious to British soldiers – it was kept carefully hidden for years!

The Exchange was also used for Slave Trade – one of the largest slave trade sites in the country. About 40% of all the slaves sold to the 13 colonies came through the port of Charleston. People’s fate were often decided here.

Again I will say that being raised in the North and then being immersed in Southern history gives our country’s history a whole new focus. When we left the Exchange, Paul headed one way to explore and sit on a shady bench while Kath and I went the other way – toward the Battery – to find our second destination.

Today I will share Micah’s message from Old Mahoning. Mind His Business. That will make us mind OUR business. Jesus instituted a plan specifically for us – be what God made you to be; Don’t copy others, be you! We are created for a purpose, follow Him & He’ll make you what He wants you to be. Bloom where you are planted; use your gifts. Don’t be distracted by looking at others. Focus on Jesus. Don’t delay – GET IT DONE! Don’t put it off; prepare for the future. He’ll go with you. You may not understand everything – just trust. Jesus said “FOLLOW ME” – Follow God’s plan for your life. It’s not always easy or good – but it’s right!

Check out Vacation Day #5, #2 – Post #8 for the rest of day five’s adventures!

On the road about 8am, heading to Savannah for the day. The first thing that was exciting was this very cool bridge! It was so high I had to shut my eyes going across!

Once we arrived at the Visitor’s Center, we got a few maps and some information, then chose a tour company. We picked Old Savannah because it was locally owned. And we really lucked out! It was the only tour bus we saw all day that had a costumed interpreter onboard! At several of the stops another costumed guide would climb aboard, and tell us a story about his/her life. We even met John Wilkes Booth’s brother Edwin – we got interesting information from him!

We heard about the 22 squares (parks) in the historic section, which is a mile square. About Jones street, which is the most desired street to live on in Savannah. Gertrude (our guide) also filled us in on the great rivalry between the cities of Charleston and Savannah. I would pick Charleston – but then, we only spent a short time in Savannah and it was 90 plus degrees and over 90% humidity! We drove past Forsythe Park and saw the fountain but ended up no going back down to walk around. We learned about the Resurrection Fern that lays dormant on the branches, etc, and only comes out after a rain – it lives 24 hours then disappears. We got to see it because it rained on Tuesday!

This was a hop on/hop off tour – but we were enjoying Gertrude so much we didn’t want to hop off! We waited until the next-to-last stop and did hop off at the Marketplace to get something to eat at the Café there. Building was quaint and the food was good – and it was air conditioned. There was a Prohibition museum there and I got a picture of the ‘gangster’ car on the street.

We got back to the motel a little earlier than most nights, and drove around for about 20 minutes trying to pick somewhere to eat! We finally picked Panera Bread – which was really good, and as their ads say, very fresh! I love their broccoli cedar soup. The moon was bright and the air considerably cooler.

We saw this cool sign on the side of a building…

And a few other things that we saw a shortage of – No tea bags at the motel. No straws at Panera Bread. We stopped at Walmart to get ice for the cooler. Paid for it and went to get a bag – and all there was were empty plastic bags floating in dirty water! It’s the little things….

Greg’s message was ongoing from Psalm 119. My Mind’s Made Up. We are chosen to follow, to love, to obey. CALCULATE your choices and direction. Study and meditate and practice every day, all the time. Play the course in front of you; i.e. live the life in front of you. Focus on God’s laws, not the world’s. Stay in the Word! Determine your path and be wise; keep His commands. Marry yourself to God’s character and you will be one with Him (like two boards nailed together). He never leaves you alone.

On this day in 512 a solar eclipse was recorded by a monastery in Ireland; in 1613 Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London burned down. In 1776 the Virginia State Constitution was adopted and Patrick Henry was made governor; and in 1863 the very first National Bank opened in Iowa.

TOMORROW June 30 is:

• National Meteor Watch Day
• Social Media Day
• National Parchment Day 

Two more days! I’ll do our last day in Charleston on Vacation day #5, Post #6. God bless!

We had lunch at the café with the peacocks before heading off to Charleston. Our tour started at the Information Center and was a History Tour of Charleston in a mini-bus. We learned more facts about Charleston’s history, the houses, the people, the stories. Our guide had a definite accent but mostly we could understand him. He said one of the frequently asked questions on tours is ‘are these mansions multi-family homes?’ The answer is a resounding NO! Some of them are lived in by a single person!

One fact that we learned was that the city had strict regulations about what could be built or how buildings could be renovated. Everything had to fit in the era of the historic district. And no building could be taller than the steeple of the highest church. So as you can imagine, there were no sky-scrapers or modern office buildings or condos – it was all very charming and quaint. And it was nice to be on a comfy bus and not walking in the rain or heat.

One of the stops on the tour was the Citadel – The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, commonly known simply as The Citadel, is a public senior military college. Established in 1842, it is one of six senior military colleges in the United States. Our tour bus drove us all through the campus and we saw students practicing on the field.

One of the biggest decisions of the trip was always where to eat. There were so many different places and we all had different ideas. But no one wanted to make the decision. We took the recommendation of the information center clerk and checked out the Charleston Crab House. It was a 45 minute wait, but Paul sat on the wall and talked to another waiting couple while Kath and I went up the street to a little General Store. We also bought some pralines at Paul’s request. I tasted a bite – they were very sweet and melted in your mouth! We were seated upstairs on the outdoor deck – and of course ordered seafood/fish! I found the signs on the rest room doors to be very cute!

We had time back at the motel for Kath to swim for almost an hour. I sat on the edge with my feet in the water and researched ideas for our Savannah day (Wednesday). We had just finished our itinerary when they closed the pool. It was a fun day despite the rain and we were looking forward to a day in Savannah!

Mike’s message from Hempfield was finishing up the book of James. 1) Listen! Use your resources for others; treat people right and share your blessings. 2) Be patient – persevere and wait on the Lord. He will return but we must be patient, which is not easy! 3) Our word is our bond. Stand behind what you say. 4) Pray in faith. God hears prayers; prayers are powerful. Be a prayer warrior. 5) Save the lost – most important thing is to know Christ.

The dance/karate group from Hempfield did a performance after the service. They did a very nice job. It’s lovely to see our youth excited for using their talents for the Lord.

Vacation day 4, part 1 post #6 will post tomorrow! Be sure to check it out. God Bless!

We finally got to the motel rather late Monday Night – and I got to my room to find that it had not been cleaned. No towels, no sheets on the bed. I went back down to the desk, and the very apologetical desk clerk walked up to give me another room – which was not cleaned, either. We finally found one that was cleaned and made up, and I gratefully got organized and settled. They were very nice!

It was cloudy Tuesday morning as we headed to Magnolia Plantation, but it didn’t dampen our spirits. We arrived early, and the gates would not open for another half hour. We parked sideways along the road until a volunteer came by and said that was silly. She opened the gate and we followed her in. We parked right beside the ticket center, and were given free reign to walk around until we could buy tickets.

We had enjoyed driving down the long driveway, lined by Live Oaks with Spanish Moss and Palmetto trees, as well as shrubs and other trees. There was a Biblical garden, azalea gardens, a pond, kitchen gardens, and even a maze.

Our tour guide for the plantation was Sheryl, who was knowledgeable and personable and we learned facts about the plantation, the home, the family, the Ashley River. We walked back through the paths, past the river, through the gardens, past the burial monument. We just got back to the café by the pavilion when it started to rain. And rain. It POURED! We were glad to be under cover while waiting for the tour of the slave cabins (Slavery to Freedom Tour). The peacocks decided the rain wasn’t their cup of tea, either, and they wondered around in the pavilion with us — except for one crazy bird who sat up on the fence and just watched everyone. I was the only one with a poncho, so I zipped over to the car and got our umbrellas for good measure. The rain let up just as we had to head out to the Tram for our ride to the cabins. (Couldn’t take inside photos at the house.)

The cabins were 150 plus years old – and the four cabins each represented a different time in the plantation’s history – from the 1700’s through the 1990’s. Even after slavery was abolished, free workers on the plantation lived in the cabins. There was a fire pit in front of one, a replica of one that would have been used by the early slaves to cook and bake. There was a live oak at the corner that was absolutely huge! We were sorry to leave – there was so much else to see and do – but we (of course) had another tour scheduled for the afternoon! The rain let up, and by the time we got back to Charleston it was sunny and clear.

Check for the rest of day #3 on post #5 – where Mike’s message from Hempfield will be posted.

On this day in 1762 – first reported counterfeiting (Boston); in 1776 the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was submitted to the Continental Congress. In 1776 Charleston South Carolina repulsed the British Attack, and in 1935 FDR ordered a federal gold vault to be built at Ft Knox KY. In 1976 the first woman was admitted to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs; in 1982 Prince Charles and Lady Diana named their baby William. And in 2003 The Pirates of the Caribbean premiered at Disneyland. Henry VIII (King of England) was born in 1491; John Wesley in 1703; Mel Brooks in 1926, and Kellie Pickler (Country singer) in 1986. James Madison (4th President) died at age 85 in 1836, and in 1919 Harry and Elizabeth Truman were married (he was 33rd President). Merle Haggard married Bonnie Owens in 1965.

TOMORROW June 29 is:

• National Camera Day
• National Waffle Iron Day
• National Almond Buttercrunch Day ** I love buttercrunch donuts!

A little interesting fact I leaved from a documentary of Magnolia gardens: There are basically two kinds of gardens 1) Formal Gardens – Controls Nature. 2) Romantic Gardens – CO-operates with Nature. Everything else is somewhere in between!

And a post note: If we were in Charleston today we could be part of their huge celebration every June 28th: Carolina Day! The Battle of Sullivan’s Island. Among other things, they ring church bells, have a huge parade, and purchase their Palmetto State Flags. Wish we were there!!!

This is part 2 of day 2 – 3rd vacation post – continued!

We had done our homework, and had another tour booked for later that afternoon. We had just the right amount of time to get from Liberty Square to the second tour on Anson Street. We actually had time to look for the Pineapple fountain that was along East Bay street. When we finally found it we all took off our shoes and socks and waded around, cooling off! We drove around the city looking at houses and taking pictures and walking in the cooler evening breeze. Paul was a good navigator and we found everything we wanted to see, and still got to the Old South Carriage Ghost tour on Anson Street in time.

We had time between the fountain and the carriage tour to walk around a few streets – and my favorite was Rainbow Row! At one time it was a slum section, and the renovations included bright and pastel colors on the exteriors. I loved this street and took way too many photos!

Mac was our horse for the tour – and the guide had a good knowledge of the city, history, and the hauntings, murders, deaths and betrayals. Lavinia was the most famous – she and her husband would kill the guests at their inn, chop them up, and hide them in the city. When it came time for them to be hung, Lavinia said she couldn’t be killed – because women were ‘property’ and as she was married she ‘belonged’ to her husband. So the judge executed him first, which made her a widow and she could be hung. She paraded through the streets in her wedding gown, trying to get someone to marry her. No takers – wonder why? So her quote before her death was “If any of you have a message for the devil, tell me now, for I shall be seeing him shortly.” Lavinia’s ghost still haunts the Jail and has reportedly been seen by many.

Being on the cobblestone streets and riding through the historic section among the houses and buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries had a very appealing charm. I loved the stories and the homes and the beauty and charm of the city – in everything we did!

We grabbed a quick supper at ‘Pizza by the Slice’ and headed back to the motel. It would be another early wake-up time in the morning. We would head to Magnolia Plantation. Good night…

Jim’s message from First Pres in Inverness FL – Peace be Still. Jesus and his disciples were still in mourning from the death of John the Baptist. They needed to get away, to find peace and quiet to mourn. But the crowds followed, and were hungry, and Jesus fed the 5000 plus. Then the disciples set out on the lake and a storm whipped across the lake – they were frightened. When Jesus walked to them on the water, Peter wanted to walk to him – but he looked down and started to sink. Jesus called for the storm to be still – Peace. We needed to keep our eyes on Jesus – He will help us walk through the storms and give us peace.

Now it’s off to get reorganized to start Day 3! God bless….

Before I move on – I forgot to mention that after we checked into our motel we had to drive around looking for food. It was late and most of the places were closed. But we found a little place called Freddy’s and got chicken tenders and onion rings. The inconceivable thing was that they were out of — SALT! If you know me, you know I am a salt-aholic! But I managed and the food was good. And it felt good to tumble into bed, with an early morning wakeup call!

It was a beautiful sunny day, and our first rest stop had both the crepe myrtle trees in bloom and the famous Palmetto trees. Of course we had to get pictures. As we were posing I looked down and found a painted rock. I picked it up and it was one of those ‘post pictures and re-hide somewhere else’ rocks. I carried it around with me until we left the city on Thursday, and placed it outside one of the historic buildings after posting a picture on facebook. It was very tempting to keep it, as it was beautiful and would have been a treasure to have!

We made it into Charleston before noon, and since we couldn’t check into our motel until after 3pm, we headed into Mt. Pleasant (SC!!!) and ate at the King Street Grille. A dear friend of mine for many years – Donna Kier – had 2 sons, Scott and Brian, that moved to Charleston YEARS ago (before she passed away) and opened the King Street Grille. I had made up my mind that if ever I got to Charleston I would try to eat there. Neither were in that day, but Kath and Paul were gracious to indulge me, and we ate there for lunch. It was very nice to have that connection, and the food was good. They had a Steeler wall (it’s a sports bar) and it was in a very nice little section of the town.

Our first official tour was Ft. Sumter, boarding at Liberty Square. We had reserved our time online, and we arrived early enough to browse around the museum and watch the boats and ships on the water. At 2:30 we boarded The Spirit of the Low Country and headed out for our 35 minute ride to the fort. Our tour guide – on the way over – gave us lots of information about the battle, with names and dates, and was actually an information overload! But we then had an hour to wander around the fort, seeing the cannons and battlements and remnants left behind. It was the bombardment of Fort Sumter by the South Carolina militia (the Confederate Army did not yet exist), and the return gunfire and subsequent surrender by the United States Army, that started the American Civil War.

It was very interesting to be immersed in the southern culture and history – seeing everything for the other side of the situation. I have spent my whole life with a ‘Northern’ viewpoint – and it’s enlightening to hear interpretations from the other side’s viewpoint. It was fascinating and humbling when you understood the siege and the significance of that bold attack and the outcome.

Jim’s message from Florida will be in post #3 (Day 2!)

On this day in 1652 New Amsterdam (NYC) enacted the first speed limit law in North America, and in 1778 the Liberty Bell returned home to Philadelphia after the British departure. The Great Stock Crash on the NY Stock Exchange was in 1893; the world’s first ATM was installed in London in 1967, and in 2003 the US National DO NOT CALL registry registered 3/4 million people the first day! Helen Keller was born in 1880 and Ross Perot in 1930. In 1964 Ethel Merman married Ernest Borgnine.

TOMORROW June 28 is:

• National Logistics Day
• National Paul Bunyan Day
• National Insurance Awareness Day
• National Alaska Day

Part 2 of Day 2 is in post #3. God bless….

The beginning! I will split these posts up when the day is too full. As Day 1 was mostly travel I can cover it all in one post – I think!

I drove over to Kathy and Paul’s about 8 am Sunday morning. We loaded up and organized the drinks and snacks (very important!), then put Paul in the driver’s seat. He is a natural – he knows the routes and remembers all the places to drive and stay and eat and visit. We felt very comfortable handing him the keys! And thanks to Rege at Pinnacle, we had a very roomy, comfortable Mazda CX5 (my favorite car!!!) for the trip.

We headed to River Hill Church of Christ for a little fellowship, praise, prayer and preaching. I met a very nice lady named Dottie Sanders who has made it her ministry to keep the church blooming. She is a ‘retired’ florist and she shares her talents with River Hill’s members. She hand painted all the baskets and created the arrangements. Such a lovely ministry!

I don’t remember our exact route, but I know it involved Routes 43, 79, and Route 77 to our overnight stay in Rock Hill SC. Route 77 had amazingly beautiful scenery, with lakes and mountains and impressive vistas. I could not adequately capture the views or the beauty but I breathed it in as joy to my soul! God’s creation is beautiful, indeed!

During the afternoon we listened to some music, and I also tuned in to several of the preachers I normally listen to. When we got to the end of that list (some of the sermons did not come in loud enough in the car), we played Bible trivia, American states facts and questions, and then played the alphabet: A my name is Alice and I’m going to the Arctic and taking antelopes. You get it. Then we tried to think of restaurants with the names of the alphabet. We got stuck on several, even with looking them up! But it passed the time.

The rest stop going in to North Carolina was the most beautiful ever! It was filled with gardens and wildly blooming day lilies of every color. The bright yellow were everywhere! Looked like about 2 hours left to go until we crossed over into South Carolina and our motel at Rock Hill.

Since I didn’t take notes this week, I’ll just give a short synopsis of the messages. Paul’s message from River Hill was in honor of Father’s Day – What are dads’ responsibility toward their families? 1) Providing for them 2) Protecting them 3) Praying for them. We can be thankful for our fathers’ care and protection, and especially for our Heavenly Father’s care for us!

On this day in 1959 Queen Elizabeth and President Eisenhower opened the St. Lawrence Seaway; in 1977 Elvis sang in Indianapolis – the last performance of his career. In 1997 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (first book in J K Rowling’s series) was published. Deaths: Liz Claiborne at age 78 in 2007 (Fashion designer); In 1974 Elizabeth Taylor’s 5th divorce – from Richard Burton – and Sonny and Cher divorced in 1975. Birthdays: Abner Doubleday in 1819 (inventor of baseball) and Gretchen Wilson (country singer) in 1973. And my long-time friend Kathy Earnest Heckman is celebrating a birthday today – we’ve known each other since elementary school and we still both attend Hempfield Church. Happy, happy birthday Kathy! It only gets better from here, right?

TOMORROW January 27 is:

• National Chocolate Cake Day
• Library Shelfie Day –

We’ll see what adventures we embarked on for Monday on the next post! Check in later – and watch for the numbers (#1, #2, #3) to get them in the right order! God bless…

The week is about over, and we are home safe and sound – although Nate said he wasn’t sure how ‘sound’ I was! I must agree…

By the time I got the car emptied out, laundry sorted and kept moving, food and things put away, the car washed, some bills paid, checkbook caught up, money sorted from vacation — It’s 9:30pm. I’m just checking in and will post details of the trip starting tomorrow. I need to grab a quick bite of food before bedtime.

I will say that the vacation was wonderful. I am totally in love with Charleston. It’s a quaint, inviting, charming city; not at all imposing or confusing. We waded in fountains, road on a boat, tour bus, carriage, trolley, and walked. Visited historic houses, plantations, forts, parks, markets, harbors, restaurants, and monuments. I even dreamed about them last night. It was like reliving everything.

So check back tomorrow and I’ll give you the first day of the trip! In the meantime, thanks for being patient and missing my posts!

In 1868 Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Caroline were readmitted to the US; in 1876 – Battle of Little Bighorn – Custer’s Last Stand. In 1950 the Korean War began; in 1951 the first color TV broadcast was the Arthur Godfrey show. In 2020 the Dixie Chicks changed their name to The Chicks. June Lockhart (actress: Lassie) was born in 1925; Carly Simon – singer/songwriter – in 1945. George Armstrong Customer died at age 36 (Battle of Little Bighorn); Michael Jackson in 2009 at age 50 and Farrah Fawcett at age 62 in the same year. In 2006 Nicole Kidman married Keith Urban.

TOMORROW June 26 is:

• National Barcode Day *
• National Coconut Day
• National Beautician’s Day
• National Chocolate Pudding Day
• Summersgiving 

Have a great weekend – God bless!

Today is a day to celebrate Dads! I was blessed to have a wonderful, loving, FUN-loving dad – and then again blessed by having a Godly, caring step-father who loved our Mom. I celebrate them both today.

Also celebrating my brother-in-law Paul – as he and Kath and I are heading for a vacation. He has been a wonderful loving example to his family.

And here’s to my son Nate – who couldn’t love his girls more. And I couldn’t love HIM more!

And my son-in-law Matt – who works hard and loves my family all the time, every day. A wonderful example, one that I for all he does to support, teach, and lead.

And to God above, who teaches all of us what the word FATHER even means.

I will share Micah’s message RECALL -After his resurrection Jesus revealed himself as alive – and he still reveals himself to mankind. A recall is for something defective; not working properly. WE don’t work properly! Jesus loves you, cares for you and wants you to serve Him. He KNOWS the needs. He recalled the disciples and pulled them back to Him. He began a good work in us and will see it through. He invites us to come to Him; we should come boldly and seek Him. He still calls us. God looks at us through the righteousness of Jesus and wants to fellowship with us. Stay in His presence – When you listen, you will be blessed!

On this day in 1840 Samuel Morse patented the telegraph; in 1863 West Virginia was admitted as the 35th state of the Union. President Andrew Jackson announced the Alaska Purchase in 1867; in 1944 Nazis began mass extermination of the Jews at Auschwitz (unthinkable – cannot even imagine); and in 1975 Jaws (movie) was released. Brian Wilson (Beach Boys!) was born in 1942 and Nicole Kidman in 1967.

TOMORROW June 21 is:

• National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day
• National Day of the Gong
• Go Skateboarding Day
• National Daylight Appreciation Day
• National Selfie Day
• National Arizona Day

June 21st is my friend Sandy Brinker’s birthday – we’ve known each other since before 1st grade! Happy birthday Sandy! It’s also the beginning of a break from my posting on the Word Garden – will resume up again the 26th or 27th! Until then – and always – God Bless!!!

Despite the clouds and slightly cooler temperatures, a nice amount of people were at Hanna’s Town this morning to enjoy Court Days. This is an annual event that celebrates the actual court cases that were tried at Hanna’s Town in the late 1770’s. Proctor’s Militia were there; blacksmith demonstrations, interpreters at the historic buildings. Kids games, basket weaving, a food booth. I was stationed at the Gaol (pronounced JAIL) for the morning. An added bonus was the colonial musicians that were playing music all day right across the path!

If you are local, you might want to go out tomorrow and join in the fun. I won’t be there tomorrow but all the fun and festivities will be. Our new shirts were in, and now I’m excited for the next event so I can wear it!

Nate’s family stopped over last night – Autmn brought me back an onyx type star and a post card from her vacation trip. I was excited to have them.

I will share Mike’s message from Hempfield – still in James. Do not slander (gossip) – That’s speaking evil for specific purposes. Don’t judge another. Life is short and uncertain. Be careful with what you plan. God’s plans are different than ours, and His WILL happen. We don’t know what will happen. Our life is like a mist, appearing for a moment. We must walk in the will of God even if it isn’t what we want or expect. Those things aren’t failure: God’s will is always for our good. We can’t count on our plans. Don’t presume: know that God directs our life, our steps. When we step outside His will we fail, even when we succeed. Don’t presume your plans are right. Let God lead. Who is in control in their own life???? Not!

On this day in 1865 Union General Gordon Granger declared slaves are free in Texas, now the date the end of slavery is celebrated across the US as Juneteenth. In 1910 Father’s Day was first celebrated in Spokane Washington, and in 1952 “I’ve got a Secret” with Garry Moore premiered. Taz – Tasmanian Devil (Warner Brother Cartoon) debuted in 1954; and in 1978 Garfield – by Jim Davis – first appeared in the comic strips. Birthdays: 1896 Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor; in 1897 Moe Howard (of Three Stooges fame); and in 1903 Lou Gehrig – baseball player. Nathanael Green died at age 43 in 1786 (Revolutionary War military leader – Greensburg was named after him). In 1953 Julius (age 35) and Ethel (age 37) Rosenberg were executed for espionage.

TOMORROW June 20 is:

• National Kouign Amann Day
• American Eagle Day
• International Nystagmus Day
• National Hike with a Geek Day
• National Vanilla Milkshake Day
• National Ice Cream Soda Day
• Father’s Day
• Turkey Lovers’ Day
• Anne and Samantha Day
• National Seashell Day
• Summer Begins 

Lot’s of things to celebrate tomorrow. I kinda like seashells, and eagles are ok. Seldom hike with Geeks. Not an ice cream soda fan, or a vanilla milkshake fan. But we can all celebrate Father’s Day in one way or another. I’m sure Kath and I will discuss our dad and John! Have a great week – God bless…