A few things that amused and interested me.

I have these random photos that amused me and thought you might like to see them

We came across this when out for our evening walk. Something lacking in the presentation I feel.
Some of the advertising is very old fashioned. This is just across the street from us.

Personally, I think she looks rather scary. It would put me off going in. Mind you they do like very white and perfect teeth here which ours certainly aren't.

This also is interesting on the front door of the public library.

I hope you can read the writing on the lower panes. We have seen this on several public buildings. The reason they put it on is because in Missouri it is still legal to carry a concealed weapon. You can have as many guns as you like and you don't need to lock them away!

Since this is a big gun carrying state I thought it might be my first and only chance to go hunting! I'm working on it. It is a matter of knowing the right people. I'm also hoping to go fishing, which is also a major thing here. The supermarkets are full of fishing gear. I have asked if I can do these things with just the one hand, and they all seemed to think I could. The game is grouse, geese, and I think wild turkey and lastly, but least likely for me, because the license is very expensive, deer. We will see, but I'm hopeful.

I can't remember whether I've shown this one or not, but I like these church message boards.
Lastly some of the large and as you can see prosperous churches right in the centre of Fulton. They are not just single buildings, they have huge annexes, with all sorts of activities on offer. Like everything else it is a business out to get new customers. Judging by the size and state of the buildings, these are very successful businesses.

Roland liked this. We came across it in Columbia.

Another party at the presidents house on tuesday. This time it is the faculty meeting local business people. This is quite interesting, they don't just mean top business people, it's every tiny little shop and business. A weird and wonderful mix. Roland gets invitations to talk to the local Rotary club and the rival college, William Woods. He doesn't really want to do either, I can tell this a mile off, but hope they don't notice his marked lack of enthusiasm! Anyway, he feels obliged to do the Rotary club one as it is important for the college. It's all about connections and getting money. Half the faculty who turn up at these do's are not the teaching staff, but the people in development. They have a lot of fancy and impressive titles, but they are all basically fundraisers.
It was interesting that the party before this one was sponsored by an old westminster student. The menu for this was very amusing. The title was:-
Westminster Welcome Back & On-Board Celebration.
Mentoring Future Leaders of a Global Community & Appreciating Cultural Diversity.
The food was described as cosmopolitan sophistication, and included such things as peach cobbler a la mode!!!
I will leave you with the latest public safety notice given out at our local library, it's called ready in 3. The title is:-
Tornadoes, Floods, Earthquakes, Terrorism. In Missouri you can be ready in 3.
We obviously have an exciting year ahead!