Bike Repair Clinic a big success!

Great turn out for the Bicycle repair clinic.  We gave away over 20 bikes and fixed many neighborhood kids bikes.  It was a great time to help and interact with everyone.  I think we will have to do this again!

Bike Repair Clinic Pics.

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Got it out a little late: nothing like 2 weeks of computer issues!

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"Los que se quedan"

Last night, we took a car-full of neighbors to see "Los que se quendan" ("Those Who Remain").  It is a documentary about families in Mexico and how they are affected by family members who have left to find work in the United States. It looks at the loneliness and all of the issues surrounding these families that are broken up for often times many years.

It was very eye opening to us, know that those who went with us, as well as many of our neighbors are separated from family that remains in Central America.  It is nearly impossible for them to see or visit. This film has won awards at film festivals and I recommend you watch it if you get a chance.

I think we understand more about the dynamic of those who have immigrated to our community.  We can't fix this, but we can be more hospitable, and include them in our family.

Joyanna's Art

My daughter Joyanna received a great opportunity to have some of her art displayed in the main gallery of the KU Scholarship artshow.  She should get some scholarship money from this, but I'm here to brag on her.  We are proud of her.

There are a bunch of pictures on Dana's Facebook:  Joyanna's Art

She also has been given the opportunity to study in Florence, Italy this summer.  Then one more semester this fall.