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Dear Sisters, Some months it’s more difficult than others to write a greeting. There’s a lot in the world that can bring us down, worry us, and make us feel helpless. I think all of us are feeling that at this time in history, to some extent. But despite it all, I’ve found a few silver linings to focus on. I’ve been able to connect with friends and family near and far, who I normally wouldn’t connect with unless there were a special circumstance. I’ve even had several video calls with cousins in Denmark! I’ve also found more time to read and garden and take walks around my neighborhood. Slowing down and really soaking in the simple joys in life is uplifting. I’ve also gotten around to doing more cooking and baking, some old recipes and some new! I’ve seen many friends and family members doing the same...and have even seen some great Danish food being made! So let’s all try to remember to take care of ourselves as best we can. Let’s not feel shame in taking a day to relax or just exist. Let’s look for some little joys in life while also acknowledging the hurt that is surrounding us in our communities. Let’s stick together and help each other get through the tough times. Feel free to drop me a line anytime— editor@danishsisterhood.com Be well, Sisters! Until next time... Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

In this Issue

President’s Corner.............................................p 2 Editor’s Welcome..............................................p 3 How to Hold Zoom Meetings...........................p 5 New Partnership................................................p 6 Tivoli Lodge News............................................p 8 Historian’s Corner.............................................p 9

Rededication of Danes Hall.......................p 10-12

Youth Birthdays Happy May Birthday to: Names Lodge Age Etilyn Rock 4 7 Addison Parise 36 7 Elle Eggleston 68 11 Laiyla Tidwell 117 8 Emery Teague 131 4

On the Cover

Title: The Porcelain Cow Created by Ronald Burns, photo by his wife, Edith Burns at the Amsterdam Airport. Submitted by: Karen I. Hansen

This cow was created by Ronald Burns who worked at the Royal Copenhagen factory in Copenhagen Denmark. Besides being on display in Amsterdam, it was on display at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen and other countries as well. Mr. Burns is American born, however, after finding his life-long love, got married and lived in Copenhagen since 1965 where he still lives with his family and travels to many places sharing his works of art. Take notice of the blue plate design on the cow. Possibly you might have a piece of porcelain

with his ”RB” Signature!

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