The Connecticut Crew
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| Rebecca Fiddler played the part of a Pullet in the play Honk. |
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For many past years, our four grandchildren, David, Kevin, Jillian and Rebecca have performed in plays during the summer. The plays are sponsored under the Tolland Youth Services program. With college, jobs, softball commitments and other obligations, only Rebecca got to perform this year.
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Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling. This is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and other barnyard creatures. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Aimed primarily at children and their parents, the musical incorporates a message of tolerance.
The original London production won the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical.
Our Connecticut family is very involved with the Creative Living Community of Connecticut (CLCC)
Our daughter in-law Beth serves on the Board for the organization and the entire family Hany extended, volunteer their time. Quite a wonderful undertaking is the organization, if you have a moment, click on the link and check it out. If you live in Connecticut, you may want to get involved.
The vision of CLCC from their web site.
Our daughter in-law Beth serves on the Board for the organization and the entire family Hany extended, volunteer their time. Quite a wonderful undertaking is the organization, if you have a moment, click on the link and check it out. If you live in Connecticut, you may want to get involved.
The vision of CLCC from their web site.
Creative Living Community of Connecticut envisions adults in Connecticut with and without developmental disabilities as valued and contributing members of our society, exemplified in a model community to be created in Eastern Connecticut where all members experience a sense of belonging, share resources and enjoy a happy life.
A Trip to The Kennedy Center "The Book of Mormon"
There is a saying, "Now that you've seen the play, you've got to read the book." That saying is in reference to the "Book of Mormon." Just to set the record straight, I have, along with my wife read the book. We read it in the early 70's when we lived in Manchester, CT. Over a period of time we had two Mormon missionaries come weekly to our home and we learned all we could of their faith and teachings. It is a religion I have great respect for and admire those that exhibit their faith in their daily lives. Our strong Catholic beliefs did not lead us to abdicate to another faith. We did become aware of the beliefs of others and are better for that experience.
Two weeks ago we spent a family day in DC to catch the play. The play most assuredly is not for the light of heart. It is a satirical look at two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who are assigned to a mission in Uganda. Will I go to Hell for having seen it, I certainly hope not. The acting was superb, the music fantastic and I enjoyed the wine during intermission. It's a Catholic thing.
The fact that the show came with the most awesome brunch (a two hour feast) one could ever experience was just a bit of icing on the cake. http://www.kennedy-center.org/visitor/restaurants/ What could never be taken away was the fact that Mary Agnes and I spent an entire day with our daughters and their men in a wonderful setting that promotes the arts in our nations capitol. Thank you girls for who you are. Master Card, it was well worth it.
There is a saying, "Now that you've seen the play, you've got to read the book." That saying is in reference to the "Book of Mormon." Just to set the record straight, I have, along with my wife read the book. We read it in the early 70's when we lived in Manchester, CT. Over a period of time we had two Mormon missionaries come weekly to our home and we learned all we could of their faith and teachings. It is a religion I have great respect for and admire those that exhibit their faith in their daily lives. Our strong Catholic beliefs did not lead us to abdicate to another faith. We did become aware of the beliefs of others and are better for that experience.
Two weeks ago we spent a family day in DC to catch the play. The play most assuredly is not for the light of heart. It is a satirical look at two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who are assigned to a mission in Uganda. Will I go to Hell for having seen it, I certainly hope not. The acting was superb, the music fantastic and I enjoyed the wine during intermission. It's a Catholic thing.
The fact that the show came with the most awesome brunch (a two hour feast) one could ever experience was just a bit of icing on the cake. http://www.kennedy-center.org/visitor/restaurants/ What could never be taken away was the fact that Mary Agnes and I spent an entire day with our daughters and their men in a wonderful setting that promotes the arts in our nations capitol. Thank you girls for who you are. Master Card, it was well worth it.
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| The Elders |
The Krajewskis of Lewes, DE
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| Sarah and Beth Krewjewski show off their ribbons earned at "The Delaware State Fair." The girls have been raising their livestock over the past few years as part of a 4H program. The girls have Kate-Moore Krewjewski and Ron Krewjewski as their parents. They are the granddaughters of Sarah Moore, Sarah is Mary Agnes Fiddler's sister. |
Where in the world?
Jeff is currently still in the US working out of his Virginia office. On Monday Jeff, Kathy and Abby spent the night at the Orioles game and saw an 11th inning victory over the Braves of Atlanta.
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| The view of the park from their room at the Hilton. |
Some time back I reported on Jeff being in The Gambia. The Gambia is a tiny sliver of a country surrounded by Senegal on the west coast of Africa. The US government has normalized relations with The Gambia and it's President has even made a State Visit to the White House.
I stumbled upon the below story in my never ending search to educate myself on the world around us. Should you be so inclined, the story is available for reading on the below link. Just a little diversity in the land of politics.
The reckless plot to overthrow Africa's most absurd dictator
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/21/how-former-us-army-officer-launched-disastrous-coup-the-gambia
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| We are such a receptive country. |
The Oklahoma Davies
Samantha returned home in the wee hours of July 25 after a two week deployment to Hill AFB in Utah and Nellis AFB in Nevada. Zed, bless his sole carried on the parenting alone back in Oklahoma. Now roomer has it that there was a visitation from Frenchglen, OR for a bit of the time.
Perhaps some grand parenting time was thrown in there?
A little info on her whereabouts if interested.
Sam at Hill http://www.hill.af.mil/ and Nellis http://www.nellis.af.mil/
A little piece of Utah
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| Control tower at Hill AFB, Utah |
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| Nellis AFB, Nevada gate. |
A little piece of Nevada
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| I'll bet she could drive all the way to Kansas City. Get your eyes back on the road Mia. |
So, on Saturday morning the four Davies take to the road and head to Kansas City. It seems Sir Zedsalot has found him a deal on a tractor for caring for his OKC mini ranch. 700 miles round trip and ten hours on the road. Shall be no moss growing beneath those cowboy boots. You go cowboy.
The mower particulars.
The mower particulars.
| John Deere, 322. It was in good shape mechanically, has the blade up front for pushing either the dirt off the road or snow in the winter, came with a cart to pull kids or stuff in and was a decent price. It also has the 50inch monster deck. And, last but not least, Sam can drive it when Zed's deployed. The man is always thinking. |
Pack For A Week, And You've Packed For A Month
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| Courtesy of Lonely planet |
I came across this article and thought I'd share since we have travelers out there.
http://www.courant.com/travel/sc-trav-0721-travel-mechanic-20150713-column.html
In Closing
It's been a busy week gone by. Mary Agnes and I have been on a trip to New Jersey, Visitors from the North have been in town. The corn still grows and the knee is getting better. Abby's getting ready to head back to Mississippi and the traveler shall soon depart to the far reaches of the world. For sake of rambling on in this edition and boring you the reader I shall close for now and hope to see you again by the end of the week. Have a great week.
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