LIFE GOES ON, IN LIVING COLOUR

As sad as the occasion was, the funeral service for my brother-in-law allowed a big turnout of people from his life to pay respects and to reconnect. Most affected of course were his 4 kids, now responsible and closely-knit adults. They managed a smile for all the cameras at the tasty Big Al's Firehouse lunch afterwards.

But for most after the tears and memories of the service, it is back to our lives as usual. A birthday celebrated a bit late. Laying sod in dead zones of the yard. Mulching trails to keep down the poison ivy. Building up the edges of the boggy bog to keep its plants happy. The local fundraiser for a kids' camp ---- Wings and Wheels --- brought in dozens of aircraft and over 400 classic cars on a beautiful sunny day.

The most vivid reminder that life has its cycles and seasons is in the colours of spring in the garden. As many colours as in Jack Murphy's many Chevvies. All topped off with the first water lily, like a cherry on the sundae of life. Enjoy your feast....