It’s a very hot day!
Time to “pony” up a hot car, The Mustang GT.
https://www.motortrend.com/features/what-does-gt-mean-on-cars-where-did-it-come-from/
The Mustang has a long history.
Find out more here:
Car Watch: Mustang GT
Category: Fun
Ode to my Catalpa Tree
In my back yard there are lovely blossoms scattered all around my Catalpa tree.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalpa
I sat under the tree inspired to write some poetry.
This is what I came up with.
“Ode to My Catalpa Tree.”
By Amy Zents
“Showering Spring flowers sail off my Catalpa tree,
Bearing pods that hang like handmade jewelry.
A tree so stunning beyond compare,
Your heart-shaped leaves so lovely,
Make me stop and stare!”
Lovely State of Bloom
Our beautiful peonies were in a lovely state of bloom for only 2 or 3 days.
At first the blossoms looked very promising while they were in the bud.
Then one morning we stepped out in the backyard and saw the beautiful peonies in full bloom.
We were so happy to behold the stunning pink flowers!
But, then we got a storm. There was a lot of wind and rain.
The next morning there appeared to be a rusty edge on the blooms.
We simply accepted the results and went on as usual.
Sadly, today there is little left of our three day blossoms in their lovely state of bloom.
But, I admit they were inspiring and glorious while they lasted.
We look forward to seeing them again next Spring!
Thankful for Starlink
So today the local Xfinity Internet was down all over town.
But not at our house.
Why?
Starlink!
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-satellite-internet-explained/
Thank you hubby for your foresight. Thank you Elon Musk and your satellite stations too!
Music in the Park
Over the summer our Park and Rec department puts on free Monday evening concerts in the park.
Almost every Monday hubby and I go there to either listen or to perform.
In fact, next Monday night hubby and I will be performing our free concert there.
Yes it is hot and sunny this time of year, but hopefully, we’ll have a nice breeze like there was last night. Although it is predicted to be 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.78 Celsius when we come on to perform next Monday night!
Once again 7pm in German Park, Monday June 20, 2022!
It may get hot or be relocated to the Community Center at 600 N. German, but we’ll have a lot of fun either way!
Here we are with an original sing we composed.
On the Tube: My Favourite Marple
Who doesn’t just love Agatha Christie?
When life gets rather stressful, I often binge on Poirot and Miss Marple episodes found for free online, or recorded on a streaming service.
Last night, we watched Helen Hayes play Miss Marple on a “Caribbean Mystery
Then we watched Julia Mckenzie playing Miss Marple in the same story.
I also enjoy watching Geraldine McEwan as Miss Marple, and I’ve seen all the Marple episodes with Joan Hickson, who began playing the amateur detective at age 78 .
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-joan-hickson-1179235.html
Angela Landsbury played Miss Marple and a few others, but based on all my views of Marple movies and broadcasts, I like Margaret Rutherford best.
Maybe it was her bumbling behavior or her sidekick real-life husband Stringer Davis who joined her in her exploits, but there is nothing like the influential eloquence of Ms. Rutherford as Miss Marple!
Acrually, Rutherford was a friend of author Agatha Christie and because of that she probably had an advantage!
Car Watch : The Bug
I saw this recently.
I was surprised to see it also had a sunroof!
So where did the Volkswagen Beetle “Bug” come from?
It was made for the economy of the German nation commissioned by Adolf Hitler.
A more in-depth look at the Beetle can be found on Wikipedia here:
Female Cottonwood Tree
Yesterday my husband and I went for a walk.
We came upon a strange tree.
Hubby said it was a Cottonwood tree.
I saw “cotton” all over the ground.
I picked some up.
I was amazed to learn that the male produced the pollen (causing allergies for some) and the female trees make the cotton.
The cotton is an appendage to help disperse the Cottonwood seeds so they do not fall at the base of the mother tree.
So, as they say, you learn something new every day!
The Wonderful World of Domeiers German Store
As many of you know I do a weekly radio show called, “Music from Germany.”
https://knuj.net/2022/06/05/music-from-germany-june-5/
It’s brought to you by Domeiers New Ulm’s German Store!
Domeier’s is a unique store located at 1020 South Minnesota Street in my hometown of New Ulm, MN!
It’s always a nice walk from my house to the wonderful world of Domeiers German Store!
Municipal Band Music
We really enjoyed the sounds of our Municipal band last night!
My favourite was the medley from Meredith Wilson’s, “The Music Man.”
I found out Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are performing that Hollywood musical on Broadway!
My own music duo Molly and Sonny Boy (me and hubby Jim) will be performing here at German Park on June 20, 2022!
Here is a sample of our original music!
Zents Music Studio 