Veterans Day

Neither my father nor my father-in law, nor for that matter my mother-in-law ever made a big deal about their years of service during World War 2. Nasty times and long service. I am grateful for their sacrifice and safety. I've never had the interest, desire, motivation to join one of the armed services. Again, I am grateful for the many who have and do. They deserve more than a day.

Naperville has a nice salute with a community hill with 2012 flags and a short service. There are five veteran memorials in Naperville , these photos are from earlier in the day before the rain.

Thanks Vets.

Naper Nights Concerts

Historically I have written of the Summer Band Concerts in Central Park that are like going to Nikomis for an evening concert. We walk 4 blocks east to a cozy park and listen to the Naperville City Band play every Thursday throughout the summer. This year we have branched out about 4 blocks south just across the river to naper settlement for another type of outdoor concert. Naper NightsThis one a bit more raucous as this Friday night they hosted - American English, a Beatles tribute band.

Its great to live soo close to soo much. And free to boot.