On the left is Jay Gephardt, the Al G. Wright Chair of the famous Purdue Bands and Orchestras. Next to him is my nephew Geoffrey, a rising senior and second year Drum Major for the Purdue All American Marching Band. I am so proud of him!

On the left is Jay Gephardt, the Al G. Wright Chair of the famous Purdue Bands and Orchestras. Next to him is my nephew Geoffrey, a rising senior and second year Drum Major for the Purdue All American Marching Band. I am so proud of him!
A basket of fresh herbs will be enjoyed year round
A Downey Woodpecker has joined the Blue Jays, hummingbirds, house finches, Cardinals, Goldfinches, Tufted Titmouse and chickadees at the feeder this summer.
Is anything better than cooking with vegetables fresh from the garden? These vegetables survived heat and squirrels, so I feel very lucky. This week’s bounty includes squash blossoms, zucchini, peppers, fresh basic, beans, cucumbers, tomatoes and blueberries. The...