16 years ago, the 4th of July took on a whole new meaning for me. 16 years ago, on the 4th of July, our oldest daughter, Angelle, was born. It's a day that's easy to remember as it occurred right after our first flood did some damage to our house and vehicles. In fact, flooded vehicles led to us riding a motorcycle to the hospital for delivery in the middle of the night. At any rate, she is here and she truly IS a firecracker, and now she is a 16 year old firecracker!! People born on the 4th of July grow up believing the fireworks are really for them. This girl truly loves the fireworks even to this day, although she now realizes they aren't just for her.
We celebrated her special day at Adventureland with a couple of her friends. Angelle and I like ALL the thrilling rides. The Sidewinder, the Spaceshot, the roller coasters (except for the Dragon for me, I'm not terribly fond of that one, but I do believe Angelle went on that). We had so much fun. KD and I got into the Falling Star this year and rode it three times. That's actually a pretty thrilling ride as well!
I've really been feeling creative this summer. The "Dream Within a Dream" devised play using the works of "Poe" has helped quite a bit with that along with planning my first ticketed event, the "Cedar Valley Silent Supper". The Silent Supper is now a "go". It will be held on October 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker Building in Waterloo. I am thinking we can seat around 40-45, so when I start selling tickets, recommend getting them early. They will be $35 each, which will include a gourmet catered meal and one of the most unique experiences in the Cedar Valley. You can find the Facebook page for this event. It's called "Cedar Valley Silent Supper". Please like the page to continue to receive updates.
A "Silent Supper" is also known as a "Dumb Supper". There is a big one that occurs in Salem, Massachusetts during their "Festival of the Dead" celebration right before Halloween. You can find a lot of information about it by googling "Dumb Supper". This is an event which is held to honor the dead, whether they are our ancestors, pets, or recently deceased. Participants may bring a photo of their deceased loved ones if they'd like, although it is completely optional. Participants will be invited to light a tealight candle for their loved ones who have passed on. They may even bring a note or remembrance of their deceased. One meal will be served to an "empty" place setting to represent our dead. The meal will be served and eaten in silence (with the exception of tasteful instrumental music in the background) and also backwards. Dessert will be first, followed by main course, followed by salad. You do not need to be any one particular religion to attend this supper. It is for everyone.
The Waterloo Playhouse is putting on "Putnam's 25th Annual Spelling Bee" as their summer musical. We have many friends cast in this great production, and being on the theatre board, I suddenly find myself in charge of the art club booth. At first I was a bit worried about this, but as I've started brainstorming with my girls and friends, it is really starting to come together. We might be doing small henna tattoos at the booth. We will have a lot of original art work for sale as well as some art supplies and larger pieces to raffle off. My daughters both have some artistic contributions and it's really going to be a fun booth. Join the Putnam Art Club!! What fun! If you are interested in contributing in some way and I haven't asked you, please contact me either by phone, text, or Facebook page! I don't think you can comment here unless you have a google account, but if you do and you'd like to, please leave a comment! If you're feeling artsy, we would welcome your contributions to the art club booth....all proceeds from the booth will benefit the theatre.
Looking forward to another great summer week ahead. I'll draw a tarot card tomorrow, so check back!
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