Nonnie's Observations

Y is for yokel Synonyms of yokel are these: oaf, hick, rube, bumpkin, hayseed, clodhopper  and in the Hoosier state, a yokel is known as hillbilly. (hence my photo of a mountain scene) "Li’l Abner", a yokel of comic strip fame by cartoonist Al Capp , went to Broadway in 1956.  Three classmates of mine and I were treated by a father of one to see  "Li'l Abner" on our Senior Trip in 1957.   More about Li'l Abner can be seen on Wikipedia here . shared with  ABC WEDNESDAY ABC Wednesday creator: Mrs. Nesbitt this week's host: Melody faithful maintainer: Roger a heap of thanks to you all!

beauty in nature- eggplant, and called aubergine by our British friends Photo taken on grandaughter and husband's farm- Earth Candy Acres On Wikipedia,  it said that the eggplant is related  to the tomato and potato.   Hmm… it looks like a squash…  it's also known as guinea squash. shared with Rebecca's  HAIKU MY HEART

  The mausoleums of these brothers is located in our oldest cemetery- Beech Grove Cemetery.  Ball Brothers famed Munsonians, generous image from here Ball brother s:  William Charles, Frank Clayton, Lucius Lorenzo (seated),  Edmund Burke , George Alexander In a nutshell, the Ball family settled in Muncie, Indiana, with their Ball jar factory, contributed to establishing a hospital and was a philanthropic family. The hospital ( Ball Hospital- IU Health) still retains their name with  IU Health added at the end. Our university is named for them- Ball State University.  Their philanthropy lives on through the Ball Brothers Foundation. Minnetrista, the gem of a museum in Muncie, is located on the estate of the various homes of the brothers . sharing with ABC Wednesday created by Mrs. Nesbitt & hosted this week  by Reader Wil

A Reflection on Today's Reading  In our parish bulletin,   the Reflection on today's scripture reading refers to John Newton who wrote "Amazing Grace." I found this so like the scripture verse in Matthew 8:26 when the apostles' fear became so great that they woke Jesus  that I had to share it with my readers.   Newton had been a slave trader and a drunk  when a violent storm threatened to sink his ship  with all those aboard.   For the first time in his life, he prayed. He was saved as were those on his ship.  After that episode, he quit the slave trade and spent the remainder of his life  repenting,  writing hymns,  and  eventually becoming a minister. Remember this tale which sums up the grace  given Newton by God whenever singing or hearing this hymn. More details of his life can be found here   and here .

Norma, June 6, 1940 wonders of wonders, a babe's studio portrait by her great-uncle My family was fortunate to have an uncle who owned a photography studio. Consequently, this portrait of me was shot by this same uncle, named Barney H. Kern. Of course, it was not shot with color film, since it was taken in the year of my birth, 1940.   I do not know the process how the coloring  was done, but I know that it was hand-colored after the film was developed. Perhaps you noticed that his logo was also hand written. sharing with  ABC Wednesday hosted this week by Joy

fleur-de-lis symbol of Boy Scouts October linking with great pleasure to ABC Wednesday hosted by Roger, founded by Mrs. Nesbitt The following explanation about the symbol used by Boy Scouts came from Wikipedia. Other uses of the fleur-de-lis can be found here . The fleur-de-lis is the main element in the logo of most Scouting organizations, representing a major theme in Scouting: purity and right direction. The  World Scout Emblem  of the  World Organization of the Scout Movement , has elements of which are used by most national Scout organizations. The symbol was chosen by  Sir Robert Baden-Powell  as it had been the arm-badge of those soldiers qualified as "Scouts" (reconnaissance specialists) when he served in the  British Army . The classical description of this shape in Scouting literature connects the compass rose with the purpose of Scouting's principles—namely that Scouting gives one's life direction. The stars stand for truth and knowledge, ...

  The image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is from   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Perpetual_Help Our Lady of Perpetual Help, lending hope to orphans through the faith and work of Father Andre and countless others. On Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's parish hall was a reception for Father Andre.  Many parishioners attended it to listen to a presentation by Father and Tony Costello, a local parishioner and architect/professor at Ball State University. The person who organized the whole thing is   a lady who gives her all to her family, parish, community and our neighbors in Haiti. Becky has organized many different fund raisers for Father Andre's orphanage in Haiti. Her latest fund raiser is a series of rummage sales with all the proceeds going to the orphanage. Behind Father are drawings for a village setting for residences for the orphans. Orphanages in the past were cold, sterile institutions. Father and Tony want the children to live in a home atmosph...

Old Glory, long may its colors wave for us all. image from Wikipedia Today, June 14, is Flag Day in the United States of America. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the U.S.

"But who will watch my lilies when their blossoms open white? By day the sun shall be sentry, and the moon and the stars by night!” ~Bayard Taylor ~ Read about the poet at Wikipedia . visit Quotography  for more flower quotes

Having read about a restaurant that's not a restaurant  in Muncie's newspaper, T he Star Press , my daughter-in-law and I decided to eat lunch together at Chesterfield's. The food is cooked and served by Ivy Tech students that are studying the culinary courses. Of course, I had my camera with me so I had fun capturing lots of interesting items, not including the food. I'm sure that many of downtown workers will be taking advantage of the Valentine Day's sale tomorrow. I think this is Virginia Mayo , an actress in the 1940s and 1950s. The table at far right is where daugher-in-law and I enjoyed our food. The turkey Reuben is exquisitely tasty! Although the pumpernickel bread is not yet baked by the students, one of the teachers told me that they would after they've learned about it in the classroom. The only person I recognize in this trio of Chesterfield ads is the actress at the left. She is Lana Turner , whose legs were insure...

"God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us  to give ourselves the gift of living well." ~Voltaire~ Voltaire was the nom de plume (pen name)  of Francois-Marie Arouet. More details about him can be found here . more birthday quotes at Quotography

Transom shares sunlight where no windows existed and has character! transom viewed in dentist's hallway Below is an explanation of the term 'transom' found on Wikipedia . In  architecture , a  transom  is the term given to a transverse horizontal structural beam or bar, or to the crosspiece separating a door or the like from a window above it, as opposed to a  mullion   which refers to a vertical structural member. [1]  Transom is also the customary  U.S.  word used for a  transom light , the window over this crosspiece. [1] [2]  In  Britain , the 'transom light' above a door is usually referred to as a " fanlight " if a semi-elliptical shape, and occasionally as an "overlight" or "hopper", or by the French word "vasistas". [3] more Cool Clicks found here