Random Thoughts

Well, school is out and all I've heard so far is, "This is the worst summer ever!" Rain, rain, and more rain, which means no swimming. Betcha "Island Oasis" is wanting the rain to end, too!

Speaking of swimming, and rain, there is actually WATER in the Platte River right now. I did not think that would ever happen again. I remember swimming at the old Hamilton County bridge as a kid. The current was strong, the water was deep, and I would ride on Dad's back under the bridge. Once, when I was about 8, Dad picked me up to set me on the ledge of a piling, and when he lifted me out of the water I had leeches all over my legs. To a small kid they were frightening. I never forgot that and to this day I am very leery of swimming in a river. It is a nice site to see the Platte River flowing again.

My brother, whom we lost in 2006, was an avid outdoorsman. He loved the Platte and would spend a lot of time there...especially in the spring when the wild asparagus would sprout. Morels were another wild goody he would find and we had a "feast" on them one year at his place. Something tells me he would get a kick out of the water in the Platte right now.

Nebraska is known for its wild spring weather, so I hope we are spared this year. May your summer be happy, relaxing, long, and memorable. I will be "watching" three grandkids who are out of school for the summer, so mine will definately be busy.