Beautiful Blessings - 9/15/15

~ Watching T-Tot study in the treehouse! Twas fun when I did that as a kid!

~ Watching Lil' G care for her "school" on the couch! She was serving "lunch" when I found her!

~ Watching L-Jo make herself a pillow fort to look at her book!

~ Watching T-bug play in a dress that all 4 of them have worn! I cant believe she is big enough to wear it!

~ Watching the beautiful sky change from brilliant blue to starry night sky! The day was so nice that my friend and I were able to enjoy a walk to the library and post office!

People of Jordan: George and Melanie

George and Melanie have lived here in Jordan for 21 years. George is the Town Justice and has been in village politics for 17 or 18 years. They were on their way in the library as I was leaving. They love having a library, post office, grocery store and the bank in walking distance.They love having the small things, like safe sidewalks. They enjoy being in a small town with great neighbors with a sense of community. They both agree that the events like the Memorial day and the Fall Festival make our town unique.

People of Jordan: Sam and Mary Ann

(Sam)

Sam and his wife, Maryanne have lived here for 2 years. They love living here in Jordan. They moved "south" from the Tug Hill Plateau and they've noticed a significant change in the weather. They love their neighbors as they were nicely welcomed into the neighborhood. Sam enjoys walking on the canal trail and the fact they can walk around town. They enjoy walking to the Post Office, Tops, and the Library in the warmer months. Mary Ann loves the library just as much as Sam does. In fact they wrote a letter to the Editor of the Post Standard to show their appreciation. They love the friendly people and the friendly kitty at the library. Sam and Maryanne are very glad to call, Jordan, home.

People of Jordan: Gary

Gary, or as I call him, Mr. Gary is our next door neighbor. I ran into him at the post office today. He's lived here for 20 years now. He likes that the town is quiet, but yet still has excitement. For example the Fall Festival and other fun community events, like the Memorial Day Parade. He loves history, and especially the history of the Erie Canal. He is part of the Jordan Historical Association. He often volunteers in the Museum at the library and the old Lock 51 house, that has been moved to our little fair grounds. I have to say, Mr. Gary is one of the nicest people on our street. He's helped us out in a pinch, several times. Once he gave my Mom and sister a ride, when we had a flat tire. He's even accepted our kitties. Ansel, as you know, is the cat burglar. Ansel has broken into his house several times, has been found sleeping on Mr. Gary's boat (he's been a lifetime member of the Onondaga Yacht club), and his kitchen table. Ansel also likes to sleep in his yard in the summer. Mr. Gary is a wonderful part of our community.

People of Jordan: Erica

As I was leaving the Post Office, she was leaving Tops.

"It's a nice day for pictures!" she said to me.

"Sure is! In fact right now I'm doing a blog series called People of Jordan. Hey, can I take your picture?" 

"Sure! Where would you like me to stand, here?"

Erica has lived here in Jordan for about 19 years. She doesn't enjoy being in the city rush, but being in the slow country. I quite agree!