Remembering our Mother
Piano Man on Bleecker Street
We heard the piano music through the open window of my sister’s fifth floor apartment across the street. So when we were at street level, I snapped a few shots.
Sorry, no audio.
Day and Night NYC
I never get tired of the view.
At the Museum
Carnegie Museum of Art this afternoon with my sister Mary.
This huge sculpture was just inside the museum, opposite the entrance doors
25 Year Old Sloth at the National Aviary
On many visits to the National Aviary he’s just a big lumpy shadow at the top of a tree on a branch. Easily visible this morning, being fed breakfast
Video of sloth eating breakfast
patience.
He takes his time.
My sister and I went to the National Aviary this morning
Candy Crush
So many bridges in Pittsburgh – a guest blog
Thanks to Bill McCafferty for this sign.
His answer to the question:
“She walks across.”
WALK AND BIKE THE BURGH TOURS click for link
Definition of a Yinzer.
“A “yinzer” is a nickname for a native or resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who embodies the city’s culture, sports loyalty, and unique “[Pittsburghese]” dialect.”
On to the future
Hard work and dedication, swimming 20 hours a week, too. Go Anna!
Accepted to BSNursing program
starting this August.
Ohio Rest Stop Flag Display on a Windy Day
“As of early May 2026, Ohio flags are flying at half-staff to honor three Ohio Air National Guard members—Sgt. Tyler Simmons, Capt. Seth R. Koval, and Capt. Curtis J. Angst—killed during Operation Epic Fury. Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags at all public buildings and grounds statewide to remain lowered until sunset on the day of their funerals”
If you’d like to see a thirty second video of the flags whipping in the wind click here to see short video
We are headed to Athens Ohio (not Greece) to celebrate and honor Anna who is graduating from college tomorrow.
Favorite Quote Prompt
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?
“What is essential is invisible to the eye.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
on the eve of her college graduation.
Class of 2026 Ohio University