Lauber Family

The House By the Side of the Road

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THERE are hermit souls that live withdrawn
In the place of their self-content;
There are souls like stars, that dwell apart,
In a fellowless firmament;
There are pioneer souls that blaze the paths
Where highways never ran-
But let me live by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
Where the race of men go by-
The men who are good and the men who are bad,
As good and as bad as I.
I would not sit in the scorner's seat
Nor hurl the cynic's ban-
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
I see from my house by the side of the road
By the side of the highway of life,
The men who press with the ardor of hope,
The men who are faint with the strife,
But I turn not away from their smiles and tears,
Both parts of an infinite plan-
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
I know there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead,
And mountains of wearisome height;
That the road passes on through the long afternoon
And stretches away to the night.
And still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice
And weep with the strangers that moan,
Nor live in my house by the side of the road
Like a man who dwells alone.
Let me live in my house by the side of the road,
Where the race of men go by-
They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong,
Wise, foolish - so am I.
Then why should I sit in the scorner's seat,
Or hurl the cynic's ban?
Let me live in my house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
Sam Walter Foss
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Happy Anniversary

Can you believe it's been 15 years! Wouldnt trade it for anything. I love you, Larry.

Monday, April 28, 2008

And some Napping

We had a great day fishing on Sunday! It was a beautiful day and warm enough to head for the lake. The fish were slow to start but did bite once they realized the worms were fresh. Everyone really enjoyed the sunshine and since we had a late nights weekend everyone finally just enjoyed the sunshine and took a nap. After that we came home and watched the Penguins win. We grilled chicken and had a bonfire complete with marshmallows.

Even More Fishing

More Fishing

Fishing

Chicks First Outing

The chickens were out in the garden for the first time on Thursday. They are growing and are really funny. They try to fly all over the place. They are all named. The three yellow ones are Olga, Ingrid and Elizabeth and the three dark ones are Madge Flo and Fannie. The three Buff Orpingtons , the yellow ones, just think they are the queens of the coop! The Silver Wyandottes think the Buff's are pretentious. Can't wait for the eggs!

Thursday, April 24, 2008

More Work Day Pictures

They had a lot of kids and each got oodles of goodies and junk food. They came home so excited. Garrett decided he was three parts computer geek and Hunter can't wait til next year because it's like a "real holiday." I really enjoyed my day off too. So it was a rousing success. Special thanks to Larry who worked to arrange the whole thing at Time Warner. Good job, Babe!