1. Debbie and I met up with Mare and Nomad, last night's performers at The Beanery, at Sam's for a late morning breakfast. It was a fascinating time. Mare and Nomad told us stories and shared their insights about the USA, based on their numerous travels throughout the country, everywhere from Florida to above the Arctic Circle in Fort Yukon, AK. I thought of how beautifully they performed Simon and Garfunkel's "America" on Friday night and realized why they brought such authentic energy and knowledge to the words, "look for America". Mare and Nomad also talked about the challenges of making a living as musicians and how they managed things during the shutdown portions of the pandemic.
And there was more.
A lot more.
We packed a lot of reminiscing, sharing of insights, and the telling of family histories into our breakfast at Sam's.
It was awesome.
2. Later in the day, Debbie and I piled into the Camry and blasted off to Post Falls. Earlier in the afternoon, Darren Hanson (Ed's son) and Erica Mauhar got married in Erica's parents' back yard and we attended the reception that followed. It was joyous gala and we sat at a huge round table with a large contingent of Kellogg friends and enjoyed eating a barbecue dinner catered by GarrenTeed BBQ -- the very same Kellogg food truck outfit that Ed and I make deliveries for from time to time.
Debbie and I ate and visited for an hour or so. I talked with Darren on the way out and he and Erica have a fun sounding trip to Western Washington planned for the next week.
3. Debbie and I popped into The Lounge for a while once we returned to Kellogg. We had fun yakkin' with Cas and Charlie was in the house and played exquisite blues selections on The Lounge's wireless jukebox from the app on his smart phone. Debbie is taking over a third grade slot at Pinehurst Elementary from a teacher named Sara and Sara's mother and husband strolled in for a drink. Debbie had met and worked with Sara's mother, a school volunteer, when Debbie subbed at Pinehurst and they fell into great conversation. Sara's husband, Pablo, was a familiar name to me from the Facebook page "Silver Valley Classifieds" and I enjoyed hearing what's he's up to since he closed his taco truck and the Snack Shack in Kellogg. He's a busy, active, and community-minded guy with a lot on his plate. I enjoyed learning so much more about him, his work, his ministry, and his family.
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