PaPa laid to Rest

Pope Frances was certainly loved by many for his kindness and his protection of creation. He was a man of peace and a man of the poor.
I think it was said that about 600,000 individuals attended his funeral. The Mass held outside of St. Peters square was amazing to watch. I viewed the ceremonies from 2:30 to 4:10 a.m., but I fell asleep. I thought the ABC network did an excellent job of covering the entire event.
In early May of 1963 a Navy buddy and I took leave to see Rome and the Vatican City. The pope then was John, XXIII, and we were able to see him give his blessing to a huge crowd. He passed away about a month later on June 3, 1963.
It will be interesting to see who the Cardinals pick as a successor. Pope Frances was a good and honorable man. May he rest in peace!

Nature’s Creations

This plant nursery located at 21229 N. 500th Ave., Kewanee, IL, is one AWESOME place if you want a giant selection of flowering plants and vegetables for all your gardening needs. We have been going there for a fair amount of years now.
Ryan Werkheiser, owner and grower of Nature’s Creations, along with family members, have an amazing business. They are open for business Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info go to: naturescreations92@yahoo.com Lastly, they are hosting a Garden Party, May 3 & 4, 2025.

Fareway Cookout Fundraiser

Last Friday Lorna and I volunteered to help out at the Geneseo Izaak Walton Club two-hour cookout outside the store. There were about 10 volunteers. It is really nice that Fareway sponsors the two-hour cookout on Fridays for various non-profit organizations.
I was pleasantly surprised that so many individuals also donated money besides purchasing “hot-off-the-grill” brats, porkchops, etc. A big “Thank you” goes to Fareway and all you folks who helped make our fundraiser so successful.

Donate Blood

That is, unless you’re shy on the amount of iron in your blood. That happened to me last Friday morning at ImpactLife Blood Center, Moline. It was only the second time I had to reschedule my appointment. The next time, before I leave home, I’ll eat a hammer, railroad spike and a tire angle. That should work!

Fishing’s been Good

Make sure ‘yer getting out to drown some worms. I’ve been using minnows and trout (red) worms. Bluegills, crappies and bass have been hungry. Last week I caught the biggest largemouth bass, ever! After netting it, I let it go. I should have taken a photo of the big fish, but I didn’t so you’ll have to trust me. Fisherman never tell a lie.

Humor

My wife, Lorna, told me to put ketchup on the shopping list. Great, now I can’t read anything!

A guy tried selling me a coffin. It’s the last thing I need.

Lorna told me I needed to stop impersonating flamingos, I just had to put my foot down.

Quotes

“Politeness costs nothing and gains everything!”

- Lady Mary Wortley Montagu