dual personalities

There is a lot going on this weekend, including the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

It is also the 50th anniversary of the National Churchill Museum in Fulton, MO and there is a whole weekend of activities planned.

The St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair is this weekend–always a favorite of mine.

It is Cinco de Mayo. Time for a margarita!

And it is my 45th high school reunion.

I am getting together with my two best friends from back in the day for a gabfest, but other than that, I am playing it pretty cool.

Meanwhile the rivers are rising as rainfall continues to be higher than forecast.

It has been raining all week and the forecast for the weekend is not great. So let’s all say a weather prayer…

Compassionate God, source of all comfort,
We pray for the people whose lives have been devastated by rain and flood.
Bring them comfort, we pray.
Protect the vulnerable.

Have mercy on all those working to rescue the stranded and to feed the hungry.
And may our response to their suffering be generous and bring you praise.
For we ask it in Jesus name,

Amen.

I hope we get to see these goofballs.

And this made me laugh…

Have a good weekend–whatever you decide to do!

*Cool Hand Luke (Paul Newman) in Cool Hand Luke (1967)