The Birthday Chorus!!

You may be 21 in The Netherlands and in Italy
BUT
You're not 21 here yet!!!
The Gordon Birthday Choir
is tuning up!!!!!

Mansfield

I thought since Luke was visiting
that you might enjoy seeing these!!

Ancient Tsunami

Evidence supports the fact that an ancient tsunami hit NY
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8028949.stm

The Neighborhood Gang

Well Colin, we thought you might enjoy this picture of your you and your friends at age 2. It's cool that you're still good friends with these guys!! You know that I'll torment you with more pictures on your birthday.. This is just a sneak preview!! Do you recognize everyone????

Tyson

You've probably seen some of these before...
Tyson is definitely remarkable!!!

Here is his trip to the Oprah Show!

Vocapeople WMV

These singers are amazing!! No outside instruments or synthesizers!

Milan Anyone???

The traveling sax player in the Gordon Clan leaves Milan shortly and is off to Rome!!! Let's hope he gets time to upload some photos.... I picked up this photo from

http://www.virtourist.com/europe/milan/index.html

which helps set up tours in Italy.

Addicted to Tap Dance

I had my first dance recital today :) Yes.. I survived a year of tap dance and totally loved it...
I can't wait to learn more!! (Hopefully my body will cooperate!)
(I'll bet you're wondering which one of these guys is me!

Why Washing Hands is a Good Idea

How long can flu virus live on money???
Granted many people are being a little paranoid right now... but
check out the answer at http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/01/catching-flu-from-money/

Settlement House-(Post and Beam) - Fine Arts

I've had my first introduction to a Post and Beam House... Settlement House Fine Arts on Route 6 in the town of Sylvania. PA. Here you'll find lithographs by artist Connie Sickler as well as work by 50 other artisans. The building is a demonstration Post and Beam House which is her husband's business. I highly suggest stopping by for a visit!

This is one display that you'll find leading into her shop.

The ceilings are high and everything is very open.

The photo below shows how the beams fit together

in this type of construction.

The photo below shows the upstairs loft.

There are no walls separating 

this room from the downstairs.

This is still part of the upstairs loft.

Check out the back yard.

The pool here is found in her basement studio.

This shows another display at the entrance.

The forsythia is blooming

in their back yard,

on the bank above the pool.

Wild Horse on the Commons

I met friend Kris on a quick trip to Ithaca on a 92 degree April day. First we had lunch at the Moosewood and then took a walk in the Commons.

Darfur-Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow is going on a hunger strike to bring world attention to the crisis in Darfur.  and

You can also see some of her pictures of Chad, Darfur, and Central African Republic at Flickr.

A few more Friday photos

Amy Tan: Saying Thanks to My Ghosts

I've previously referenced "This I Believe"  from NPR.  I just read an essay that author Amy Tan submitted.  I especially thought that you would enjoy this Lindsay.... Check it out here!!

Appreciating the Colors of Spring

These shots are a continuation of our Friday walk. It was a perfect day to be outside. The bright sunshine and the colors of budding trees and spring flowers were almost intoxicating. I am remembering the sweltering hot days at the end of the school year with restless students who longed to be outdoors and again felt a rush of renewed freedom and appreciation for the beauty of the day! I again am hoping that my family and distant friends will appreciate the opportunity to glimpse the once familiar landmarks.

We still have quite a few trees that 

are only beginning to bud, 

so the leaves on theses branches were a welcome sight.

This building has an oriental look to it..

We still need more flowers...

We had to search a while to find these!

Imagine  That 

looks quite comfortable in its new home..

Don't you wish that

all buildings had faces??

Walking in Black and white

Friday was unseasonably warm... it hit 80 degrees in the afternoon... what a beautiful day. Karen and I ended up walking around town.. I almost always bring my camera now... I love trying to look at the familiar scenes with new eyes. 

Can you tell that this is the top of the Rockwell Museum as seen

from the footbridge across the Chemung.

Centerway of course!

It's too bad that this statue is off the beaten track.

There's a  nice little park area here 

with benches for those of us who run out of steam.

Newtown Battlefield

Here are some shots that I took last fall of Newtown Battlefield. Again... I'm hoping my friends and family that are now far from home will enjoy seeing these!