Rainy Morning

It's a rainy morning in Connecticut. I woke up at 5:45 to the sound of thunder. We haven't had much rain since the spring, so it's probably not a bad thing.

Since I last posted, there's been lots of activity here. Work has been very busy, since I was working for two different departments. That should be just about over now. I performed with the chorus at the Music Elderhostel up in Kent, Connecticut. We had a visitor from Munich. And Marty and I went to see Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert.

Coming up, we are looking forward to visitors from Georgia, maybe an evening or two out at Tanglewood, and possibly some whale watching later this summer. Marty is planning a trip out to Colorado for a seminar and some hiking. I will be busy with my chorus as well.

I just realized that most of June has passed by since my last post. It's been busy, but that's not why I haven't been posting. I just get uninspired sometimes. It's happened before. I'll be back later.

In the meantime we are enjoying the summer. Hope you are, too. Stay cool!

American Beer Garden

I just got a piece of junk email with the subject line, "Reduce debt the Christian way." Now that I've deleted it, I'm sitting here wondering... What Would Jesus Do about high interest rates on credit cards?

Please excuse my extreme lack of updates. This happens sometimes, as you know. This time it's caused by a busy work schedule, lots going on with chorus, and the temperature of the study (where my computer is). We have a window unit air conditioner to go in this room, but (as Marty said) the air conditioner fairy has not yet visited...

This weekend we cooled off by spending a pleasant couple of hours in a beer garden here in town. The only beer garden I am aware of in our town, as a matter of fact. If you think I'm stretching the truth, check it out:


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It's the backyard at Eli Cannon's, one of our favorite spots. You'll notice the blackboard sitting in the foreground, which lists all the beers they currently have on tap. Of course, there are some significant differences from a real (Munich) beer garden. For instance, at this beer garden, strangers don't sit together at the same tables. Unless perhaps the table is very long and there are only two people at one end. Also, in this beer garden, there is no "bring your own food" option, which is standard in authentic Munich beer gardens. And of course, at Eli's, there are waiters bringing your beer, instead of self-service.

Just like most beer gardens, though, the atmosphere is pleasant and conducive to conversation, and we enjoyed it.

I have lots more pictures from last weekend, but I'll have to post them later.