It’s been a good week here in Tomah, Wisconsin. The tulips around our yard lamp are just gorgeous. The 50 bulbs were a gift from a family friend, Lynette, presented to us some four years ago at our 55+1 wedding anniversary. We couldn’t publicly celebrate #55 because of COVID. We added some new bulbs last fall.

The whole countryside is greening up nicely, thriving on generous rains. Some oats and soybeans are in the ground, but not much corn. Beautiful flowering trees abound. The lilacs should be blossoming soon.

Last Saturday, Ann and I motored up to Viroqua to participate in the Ridges and Rivers Book Fair. Excellent venue and well organized. We gave a talk about one-room country schools at the Vernon County History Museum and sold and signed about 15 books.

We were down to Janesville on Tuesday for the semiannual Scheckel family reunion, hosted by my favorite sister, Catharine. A brother has passed away, but the remaining eight all made it. The oldest is 91 and the youngest is 74. As might be expected, some of us are not in the best of health. At any such Scheckel reunion, we realize that it could be the last time we are all together. Family is everything. Don’t spread this around, but all five of my sisters are my favorites!