Anniversary Thoughts

Soil from the Palmer farm on County K. Sharon, and soil from Spellman vegetable farm on the edge of Beaver Dam! That’s what we poured together 37 years ago Dec.3rd as Tom and I vowed to be the best source of growth we could be for each other. On our anniversary we stop! We say thanks to each of you for the abundant fertility you’ve brought into our lives. You are moving us in the direction of our dreams.

Wearing Lillian Palmer’s wedding dress with the rose touching both Tom and me, I felt Grandma’s unconditional love. 37 years later we thank you for being a vital part of our fragrant nurturing community!
The cover to our wedding mass. Quote is from a former second grade student.
Rings are circles of wheat sheaves and grapevines. Notice a pattern here?
Paul picked the best seat in the house.
After Rosa joined our family, friend Cookie Anderson secured a few tablespoons of soil from Nicaragua to add to our blend.
Unearthed “folk art” I made for my folks years ago.
On the step’s of Milwaukee’s federal building, a handful of earth is used to urge a deepened commitment to work for peace and a loving response to refugees from Central America.