1) Seward was "featured" on the Today Show yesterday. Actually, it was mentioned in a segment on places to spend the Fourth. I must confess, I was a little disappointed. We (the Independent) were asked to share some pictures, so I sent several to the people putting the piece together. Evidently a whole bunch of other people did, too. That's cool. If I were putting something like that together, I'd want a variety to choose from. The Seward portion ended up being three or four pictures and maybe a minute of encouraging people to come.
The disappointing thing to me was that the segment didn't mention that Seward is America's Small Town Fourth of July City or that the day is filled with activities for people of all ages, both indoor and outdoor, active and more stationary. The pictures selected didn't really represent the number and variety of things to do here on the Fourth. The pictures I sent included the parade, apple pie-eating contest, pole vault competition, craft show, fireworks and anvil firing. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
So if you're looking for someplace to be on the Fourth, join thousands of your closest friends and spend the day in Seward!
Thus endeth my sales pitch.
2) My family expanded by two on Friday, June 20. My little brother Andrew got married. I know, I know. I thought the world was ending, too. His lovely new bride is Rachael, and his new daughter is Lilah. From what I know of them (which isn't much yet, by the way), they will fit in just fine. Andrew and Rachael are coming out the weekend after the Fourth and are planning a reception at Mom's in Humboldt so Rachael can meet the rest of the Nebraska relatives.
Now I'm the only one in my family without a wedding ring. This will take a little getting used to, but I think I'll be able to carry the banner for spinsterhood pretty well. But then, spinster is such a cruel word. It sounds bitter and hateful, as though the woman to whom it's applied is angry that she's not married. That's not true in my case. I'm not angry that I'm not married. I'm perfectly happy being single. Think of all the perks - I don't have to check in with anyone when I want to do anything. I can eat whatever I want and don't have to make extra for someone else. I don't have to share the remote (very important). I can stay up as late as I want without bothering another person. It's a good life.
Thus endeth my thoughts on being married.
3) As you may have noticed, the Fourth of July is coming up. Seriously, if you don't have anywhere else to be, Seward is a great place to spend the day. The schedule is packed with stuff to do. The day opens with the anvil firing, which is a custom dating to colonial times, I've been told. The fire department sets a metal ring on an anvil, fills the ring with gunpowder, sets another anvil on top of that and lights the fuse. It's very loud. And if you're not ready for it, you will jump and possibly drop whatever you're holding. I know this from personal experience, although I did manage to hang on to the camera.
The pet show, best decorated bike/trike contest, cloggers, apple pie-eating and bubble-blowing contests and community band concert fill the day at the bandshell, with other concerts and lectures at the civic center. There's plenty of food on Food Alley, and then the parade finishes the downtown portion of the day. People head up to the ballpark for the fireworks to finish the celebration. I've heard this year's fireworks show is going to be better than past years.
Be safe on the Fourth, everyone. And Happy Independence Day (early).
Thus endeth my post.
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