OBSERVE THE LILIES.....

Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you?  Matthew 6:29, 30

I DON'T THINK THAT I NEED TO SAY A THING!

Although the climatis doesn't hold a candle to the lilies, it nonetheless is spectacular!

HAPPENINGS

July is moving along quickly. Vacations for many, garden for me, fishing for others. I'm glad that I can dabble in each area.

Nathan just completed a 122 mile bike ride from Sturgeon Bay to our home in Rosholt. He did it with ease and only said that the last hour was tough because there was no shoulder on the road.

It hardly looks as if he expended ANY energy.

The actual mileage.

Notice all the red aphids.

Rachel helps Grandma bake some special coffee cake.

One of my bigger summer challenges is to keep the lawn looking good. Hearing protection and protection from the sun are both keys in keeping a healthy maintenance man.

NATIONAL MUSTARD MUSEUM

Located right here in Middleton, Wisconsin, the National Mustard Museum boasts of having more than 5,000 mustards from all 50 states and 70 countries in its collection. It is worth a visit especially if you are looking for something for free. And it is located right next door to the Hubbard Ave. Diner, a good place for some homemade food.

You are welcome to join the National Mustard Day festivities at the museum from 10 am to 4 pm on Sat., August 3, 2013. Games, mustard tasting, and Culver's Frozen Mustard Custard are part of the event.

Even though all mustard is not yellow, the decor of the museum is basically mustard yellow.

I went to Madison to meet the Chung family. Way back about 1980, I had the honor of baptizing Francis. We have not seen each other for 21 years. He and I are pictured with his wife, Peggy, and their daughter, Renee. Their 16 yr. old son, Bartholomew, took the picture.

You're sure to recognize this brand of mustard here in the States.

Black, yellow, and brown mustard seeds are grown in various parts of the world (mostly in Canada).

There are more kinds of containers that you'd ever guess.

Believe it or not, these are all mustards from Wisconsin.

I thought that you'd enjoy seeing me take the picture (check the reflection).

Francis, Peggy, Renee, and Bartholomew watch the informative video.

A whole section of the store area is devoted to objects from Poupon U. Wouldn't you like to be a graduate of Poupon U.?

And finally, a tribute to the reference to mustard in Holy Scripture. The second quote is a reference to the Book of II Condiment 7:12-13 (obviously a spoof).