A mural is appearing on the coffee shop wall while Jason wears his mask and guides the airbrush. The water below is waiting for a giant sea creature to come to life and splash in!
Saint Francis is stone still while Craig glazes the entry post. He looks away hoping not to be asked to help while Craig works up a sweat on his project. The good saint's job is to wait for a bird to rest on his shoulder or a rabbit to set at his feet.
Did you ever wonder where cartoons came from? Someone had to have drawn the first one! Well, that person was from Lancaster, Ohio. There is a large sign on Wheeling Street downtown letting everyone know that the town was home to Richard Outcault, the first cartoonist!
The old St. John's Episcipal Church is one of the oldest congregations in Lancaster. It is located in the downtown historical district.
I have never been one to put bumper stickers on my car; however, I am intrigued by the messages others put on theirs. This morning as we followed this car up I75, I thought about the words that were facing us: Mercy, Hope, Grace, Faith, Love and Others. Were they intended to serve as a reminder to the person who owned the car, or were they put there for those of us who followed? I hope I can incorporate all of them into my upcoming week. If you and I cross paths, and you notice one or more of the attributes to be missing, would you let me know?
Cincinnati lost a great conductor recently when Eric Kunzel passed away. He came to the city in the mid 60's, and became known for starting the "Pops Series." I worked in the Symphony office the months between college graduation and my marriage. It was long enough to gain an appreciatin for the symphony and all the work that goes on behind the scenes. I also learned to appreciate the creativity and energy Eric Kunzel brought to Music Hall. The young conductor we heard this afternoon worked closely with Eric. He will do a great job filling his shoes, even though they were a very large size. 
Arch and Tammy Grieve joined us for the Pops Concert this afternoon. Arch is an elder at the Beavercreek Christian Church where Howard preached last year. Tammy teaches high school literature in the Beavercreek area. 
There was no room at the dining room table for Hannah Draper and me, so we enjoyed eating by the fireplace in the living room. Hannah is from Indianapolis and is a Junior at the Cincinnati Christian University. She has a lovely diamond ring on her left hand with plans of marrying Carl Wittrig next summer.
Last night was the annual Clifton Lantern Walk. I was told it was a German tradition. When I asked a walker how many were in the crowd, he estimated four hundred. It was interesting to see how many different kinds of lanterns were being carried by old and young. There was no generation gap in this crowd. Little Tikes rode in strollers while dogs followed along on leashes. There was a community spirit that tied this group together. I didn't have a lantern, but I was glad I found my camera in the bottom of my purse!
