UPDATING THE LEGACY

TACKLING A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION

For the last three years, one of my new year's resolutions has been to visit our local Twin Falls County Museum. I have lived in this area for thirty-five years, and driven by the museum countless times, never taking the time to stop and check it out. The resolution had to be rolled over year after year, because the rush of life had me speeding by time and again, never making good on fulfilling this simple and pleasant resolution.

Well, that changed today! As my friends learned about the resolution, they asked to join me on my little brush with history, because, like me, they've not made the time to visit. So fifteen people joined me on this mission. The museum is small and can easily be seen in about an hour. The volunteers who work there are very friendly and allow hands-on exploration of the items on display. And they even act as willing photographers when asked!

Here is photographic evidence: Mission Accomplished!

After exploring the museum we all headed to Twin Falls' Historic District and had a fine and fun supper at Pandora's. At the end of the evening, someone shouted out, "Hey, Flora, what's next on your resolutions list?"
Stay tuned. We may be going on a picnic next month!

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BLESS THIS HOUSE

WELCOME HOME!
After over a year of work, carpenters finally finished the repair and remodel of the house on the Castleford farm. Elly and Robbie moved in and became Castlefordians! Elly teaches in Castleford School, Lizzie and Gracie go to school there, and most of Robbie's clients are in the Castleford area. Living in the area will be so much more convenient. Because both Elly and Robbie grew up in Castleford, they truly feel like they've come home.
May God bless them in their new digs!

Bless this house oh Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day.
Bless these walls so firm and stout, keeping want and trouble out.
Bless the roof and chimney tall. Let Thy peace rule over all.
Bless this door that it may prove ever open to joy and love.

Bless these windows, shining bright; Letting in God's heavenly light.
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer.
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin.
Bless us all that we may be fit oh Lord to dwell with Thee.
Bless us all that one day we may dwell oh Lord with Thee.

PLAYING DOLLS

PLAYING WITH DOLLS....
WAIT A MINUTE,
THOSE "DOLLS" ARE REAL!