Lifestyle

The Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) at the Japanese Peace Garden were simply wonderful this year. The rains, decent temperatures and mowing times all worked together to produce a blanket of yellow around the garden.

“How then do we pray?” the disciples ask in the Gospel of Matthew. In Luke’s Gospel, they make a request, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” In each case it is after the disciples have seen Jesus praying.

The Gospel changes us, and we never outgrow the Good News of Jesus Christ. We needed Jesus and we need Jesus.

While the plants are adjusting to summertime’s ups and downs, the animal life goes along with the flow. As did the snake thrashing about in the overflow basin at the end of a tin horn.

Snakes are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than defend themselves against humans or animals. When they do feel the need to strike, our curious animal companions are often the ones at risk — especially if the snake is venomous.

All the following tips are assuming July is a "normal" month - whatever "normal" is. This year we went from having a fairly normal spring with lots of rain into the beginning of summer with lots of rain and cooler temperatures.

The Creative Arts Center continues to have lots of classes and activities going on this summer, including a wide variety of art and yoga classes for all ages, the Quilt Hop, a Kidz Krew play and a Meet & Greet with authors of the book “Art Makes Magic.” The art center will be one of the stops on the Bonham Quilt Hop. Visitors can stop by the center on July 25 and 26 from 10 am to 4 pm to view many beautiful quilts.