The Wizard of Odd......

In the summer county fairs pop up all over the landscape. The kick-off to the Marshall County fair is the annual parade. Businesses and organizations from all over the region line up to cruise down the small town streets. My godfather's company is no exception. I am certain that they must plan their float theme at least six months in advance. This year's theme was the Wizard of Oz....or rather the Wizard of Odd! (Yep, that's him, in the dress, with the little dog in the basket!) Following the parade we took Miss J to the midway to ride some rides, have some dinner, and of course enjoy some fair treats!

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Chicago...........the band......not the city.....

Since I was a small child music was prevalent in our house. My parents were products of the 60s and rock was the genre of choice. I attribute my love of classic rock to the many hours the turn table cranked out The Doobie Brothers, The Moody Blues, The Guess Who, Bread, and the like. One band in particular was everyone's favorite....Chicago. Currently I think I own every Chicago album and song ever written.

Recently my mom, dad, Miss J, Sister K, and myself packed into the car and headed south to Stillwater where Chicago was to perform at Lumberjack Days. It was hotter than Hades in the park and we waited for what seemed like an eternity, but the show was one of the best I've seen. They did not disappoint performing for over two hours. After over four decades on the music scene they have not lost their spark and it is evident why old fans stay loyal and the band has gained a new generation of followers.

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