Aftermath of Storms

I have realized how close we might have been to something similar to what happened in Kentucky if the direction of the tornadoes had shifted just a little. I am grateful to be spared. We experienced unusually extreme windy conditions in the aftermath of the storms. 

On Saturday, I received a letter from the Johnson Superior Court asking me to return the form for possible jury service next year. I will return the questionnaire in a few days, but I have to make an important decision.  According to state law, a potential juror can ask for an exemption if older than 75. I'm not sure what to do. The letter suggests that I should look upon service as an obligation and a privilege of American citizenship. I have mixed emotions. It would be easy to ask for an exemption. Does anyone have advice for me?

We were excited to have Purdue's basketball ranked #1 and disappointed when Rutgers defeated them in the last three seconds on Thursday. Yesterday, they were involved in another exciting game that went to OT. This time they successfully defeated North Carolina State.  

A Musical Sunday

    In preparing for the Christmas season, the women of Concordia have held "Advent Glow" for at least eight or more years. Last year the pandemic canceled the event. This year "Advent Glow" was different. We didn't serve food or have women seated around a table. Instead, a southern gospel quartet called "Witness" provided a program in the church sanctuary. The committee lined the center aisle with luminaries. I immediately regretted not having a camera documenting the glow when I saw them. I hope that we can return to the former format in 2022. 

    The program was at 3 p.m. on Sunday, and when I returned home, Ray and I had time to watch "Annie." The show was a live performance that we recorded earlier. I'm sure the young girl who played Annie has a future in theater.  There was a lot of music in my day when considering the Sunday morning church service, followed by "Advent Glow" and then "Annie" 

    I just finished reading "The Boys," a memoir by Ron & Clint Howard. I thought it was fascinating to read about their start in show business as child actors. Their parents were instrumental in providing them with a stable home and guidance as their careers blossomed. Since I usually read fiction, this was a departure that I don't regret. I don't believe I've watched any of Ron Howard's feature films, but I now have a goal to borrow some DVDs of his best films from the library next year. Any recommendations?