Howdy Friends and Neighbors–

We’re active and happy in Texas! Here’s a post to let you know I began a blog titled Environmental Gleanings. I just posted a short video on the Adena Brook Rain Garden.

Sending well wishes,
Susan

Susan Michael Barrett

Thom McCain writes:

Hey Music Lovers — Happy End of Summer!

We have a big treat for all of us. The Ladies of Longford — live in concert — Saturday August 29th, 8:00, $15.00 (students $5.00). Proceeds benefit the Adena Brook Community and the Clintonville Community Fund’s small grant program.

They’re back!!! The super talented and fun Ladies of Longford feature high energy and a beautiful sound -– great voices, fabulous playing. Your toes won’t stop tapping.

Their repertoire of traditional and contemporary Irish music with a twist of folk and bluegrass, will set your heart a reeling. When these five women take the stage the energy is something everyone notices. Ladies of Longford rock the central Ohio Celtic music scene and beyond to rave reviews. Do yourself a favor and don’t miss this concert. Do your friends and family a favor and bring them along. Do the Adena Brook Community and the Clintonville Community Fund’s small grant program a favor and support our community efforts to improve our urban environment.

Go ahead, visit the Ladies of Longford website (http://www.hildadoyle.com/LOL.htm) to sample their music and see them in action.

Jan and Thom McCain welcome you to our house concerts in Clintonville. We’ll be outside in the garden, under the setting sun, twinkling stars on the edge of the Overbrook Ravine (and Adena Brook). You can expect a gathering of good people and spectacular music. Grounds open 7ish. Bring a snack to share and a drink of your choice. Park on the street.

Please respond to this email and send checks to Thom McCain for $15.00 in advance to guarantee your spot, we have plenty of seating. House Concerts @ Glenbrook, 146 Glenmont Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43214. 614-268-6189; thom@mccainlimited.com; www.mccainlimited.com/glenbrook

Nan Platt writes:

Bill is just back [from a walk] and he told me of a thrilling moment seeing a deer soaring across Overbrook. Several weeks ago, we had a young fox visit us in the early morning, circling round and round in and out of the plants and shrubbery, before trotting off.