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by Jane Stahl
As a young girl, I remember these blue flowers that my dad planted climbing the side of the barn in our backyard. I continue to try to get them started in mine. I managed one season, failed ever since. I think they need my dad's touch!
Allison Kelly created notecards of a photo of them. I envy her prolific collection! Allison's cards are available for sale at Engage Arts Studio, 1005 Gravel Pike, Schwenksville, or on her online shop at www.noteworthynaturephotos.com or at The Collective, 10 S. Hanover Street, Pottstown.

Not badly done for a former journalism teacher and school newspaper advisor. Thank G_d there was no need for collating or paste-ups.
Sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 39 degrees. Smoky haze in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear during the evening, smoky haze overnight.
Interesting, Bob. Thanks, but I wonder how that related to people’s probably very strong religiously beliefs back then —-not the fact that there’s evil, but that there’s some kind of symbol that can stop it; that sounds more like witchcraft.
Religion and superstition have always co-existed. For an example, see any devout Christian in the area who also has a "lucky" Eagles jersey, or believes that wearing their baseball cap inside out will help a rally keep going...