Ed Fallon, who has been a guest on Highway 6 Radio, loves organics and urban gardening. He will tell you he and his wife, Lynn are "political organizers" and that's true. They also love "simple" and "rural" and people. This past Sunday we were invited to an event where Ed and Lynn celebrated their wedding of five months ago. It was held at Living History Farms in the 1871 Flynn Barn. What a hoot.
And what a message....
Some of the folks who came by to celebrate could be counted among the more progressive political folks in the area. And, then again there were those who may not necessarly agree with Ed and Lynn's politics...but love them and wanted to celebrate this wonderful event.
It was a classic Ed & Lynn Fallon party. Folks brought food...it was a "pot luck" style feed. The amount of interesting and even organic items and foods from small rural farms loaded up the tables.
The beer and wine served during the afternoon event...all Iowa made & brewed.
The music might well have been played for returning soldiers from the Civil War...and the dances matched the music. What a celebration made simple...
Anybody know how to "Allemande Left", "Chasse" or "Do-Si-Do"? Me either...but with the help of the experts...we learned, laughted and had a wonderful time..being, for just a bit...our great grandparents.
My friend, Rekha Basu from the Des Moines Register, asked if I knew what Ed's political plans might be. A former Iowa House Member, Ed has not always seen eye-to-eye with the Democratic leaders of Iowa. He ran for Governor against Chet Culver and then against Congressman Leonard Boswell. Both times falling short. But, making friends...and some enemies along the way.
But...this wasn't a night for politics...or much politics. It was a wonderful early summer Sunday evening that was made for barns, old dances and getting together to celebrate two very unique folks.
It was fun....and thanks for the invite. We'll have you guys back on the show soon!
More photos...how much fun! If you want to enlarge each, just click on them...enjoy!
Thanks for reading...and what a great event! Michael P. Libbie - Acreage Owner & Host
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