Emily & Michael ♥️

 I have given some thought to the way communication happens these days, especially with regard to social media but also with texting. 

I am sometimes caught by surprise when I learn of a death or other serious events via social media. But, I am learning, that this is becoming the stsndard method of communication in this day.  

Few people send out thank you notes, birth announcements and the like. It is just so convenient to post on social media and reach almost everyone who needs to know. 

A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from a cousin containing a statement 'forward if you see fit' and a link to the obituary for her recently deceased, young husband.  I was shocked as I had not heard that he had passed.  But, as I think about it, I understand how much easier it would be to notify family & friends via email. The many phone calls that I made after Dad died were exhausting.  I am not sorry that I made those calls, but it was very difficult & very emotional. 

So,  I understand using email, and I'm getting used to the new conventions of communication.

My attitudes are adjusting to the reality of 2024.

Yesterday, I saw, on Facebook, that my great niece Emily, and her fiancé Michael, had tied the knot.  It is joyful news and I was delighted to see the family photos of Emily, Michael, and their precious Evelyn.

Here are the photos that were posted. The private courthouse wedding was on 2024.02.15.

Congratulations!

♥️

More Stella ♥️

 The Luck School uses Facebook to post information about the school and the students.   This was posted today. 

Our next “Academic Student Spotlight” features Stella Johansen, a senior at Luck High School! Let's get to know her and find out what makes her proud to be a Luck Cardinal! 

Current Classes: Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry II, AP Literature, AP Psychology, and Yoga

Extracurricular Activities: volleyball, basketball, track, NHS, Student Council, speech, Kinship, youth group, and Spanish Club 

Future Plans: Attend UW-Madison for Nursing 

How have your classes/extracurricular activities prepared you for life after high school? Taking more difficult classes is challenging but rewarding. To me, anything that even slightly prepares me for college classes is worth the extra work. Extracurricular activities have helped me step outside of my comfort zone, connect with other students/teachers, and feel more involved within the school and community. 

What will you miss most about high school? I will miss the small town feel, seeing my friends and teachers every day, playing sports, being in the same building as my two younger brothers, and going to school with my sister, Ruby. 

What advice would you give to students entering high school? Be involved. You’ll never regret playing sports or joining clubs. Work hard early so your senior year can be filled with classes that you want to take and will get you one step ahead. Go to games, support your classmates, get to know your teachers, appreciate the little things, and take it all in. It goes by fast. Also, don’t believe everything Mr. Brenizer says. 

What makes you proud to be a Luck Cardinal? We are one of only a few schools that still have one K-12 building. Coming from a family of 6 kids, I’ve appreciated growing up being able to look up to my older brothers in the hallways, and now being someone that my younger siblings can look up to in the hallways. Everyone is very close at Luck. We are a pretty tight knit school and community, and there are a lot of good things that come with that.

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Stella has matured into a young woman who cares deeply.  Reading her thoughts brought tears of pride to my eyes. ♥️

Stella

 

Stella is a good student,  and she is a very kind and loving young woman.  I'm very proud of her and know she will do well at UW-MADISON next fall. 

Go Badgers!

Charli 🏀

 I only got to attend one of Charli's games this season and it was the Regional Tournament, game 1, at New Auburn.

Charli is a Senior &  #14 for the Spring Valley Cardinals and her sister Wynni, a Freshman, was dressed for this game as well. 

Wynni

Sadly, the Cardinals lost to New Auburn and ended their season earlier than we had hoped.

Charli was a good player,  now we will watch Wynni develop her basketball skills. 

Go Cardinals 

🏀 ❤️ 🏀 

2023 02 10 Luck at Frederic Middle School Basketball

2023 02 10 Luck at Frederic Middle School Basketball 

Well, these photos got forgotten from more than a year ago. 

They are pretty crappy, so maybe that is why I never sorted through them. Anyway, great niece Ruby Anna is #5.  Not my best photography, I'm going to blame it on the gym and the fact that I had a bad view of the action. 

Go Cardinals.

Ruby Anna

 I am very behind on editing basketball photos, so here goes.  I'm starting with Ruby and the JV Cardinal team.  This batch of photos is from December 19, 2023.  This was a close game and a great win for our team.  Great niece Ruby is #2.

Ruby is fearless

Ruby guards with a little smile on her face

She's in there

It's a joy to watch Ruby play. 

Art in the Park

Included is our supply box for the February virtual quilt retreat, was a piece of black fabric with colorful musical notes.

The assignment was to create a 12 " block.  Use the fabric.  Back the block but do not add batting. Do not finish the edge. Mail it back by April 1.

The blocks are going to be used for an outdoor art installation.  The Art in the Park theme is 'Torch Songs and Rhapsodies'.

Today,  during my weekly zoom sewing group,  I put together my square.  I used the idea of the Danish heart baskets. 

Front

My square is not perfect,  but it is done.

Back

I will add my name and location to the back of the quilt and mail it to the quilt shop in Iron River, MI.

One more thing off my list ✅️.

UPDATE

I made my first square too small,  so I re-sewed the square to 13" as the instructions requested. 

It is a heart basket, although not too obvious. 

I added a map to show my location and decided to shorten my last name. 

The back

Now that it measures 13" square,  it is ready to mail.