Independence Day at Holden Village

Hello all - 


The 4th of July has come and gone - it was pretty crazy here at Holden Village. I didn't get in on many of the festivities because of work, but still - I will describe the day! 


I worked a breakfast-lunch shift. Breakfast was pretty involved - pancakes, syrups, yogurts, etc. Afterwards work continued as normal until the parade, where most of the kitchen left to participate in the float. The lead and I didn't, however, as we took the opportunity to clean up and finish some end-of-shift things. 


"Fireworks" here at the Village were different. Because of wildfire danger, the whole community gathered in the Village Center, and watched slides accompanied by bags and bags and bags of bubble wrap to mimic explosions. Definitely not as cool as the 4th of July back home.


Later that evening, I met the President of my future school, Luther Seminary! We chatted for a few minutes about Holden, and also talked about my reasons for coming to Luther and what I hope to accomplish with my M.A. It was great to make that contact! 


It's finally starting to warm up here. Feels like July. :) 


I will hopefully be able to update more from here. Work, as I say all the time!, has been crazy! I hope this finds all my readers well! 


From the Village -


Dean