My friend Joanne sent this photo from Florida
”Here’s what I met when I was at the Council of Aging yesterday to drop off auction donations. A little group of therapy dogs tired out from their weekly gig bringing joy to the residents …. their names are Juan Pablo, Ricco Suave, Penelope and Magnolia…..” Photo and text by Joanne
Maura poses atop the playground equipment.
Let’s face it, the odds are not in your favor.
But Maura had fun at St. Raphael Church Bazaar in Morningside. Got some good used books, too.
Artist Stephen Hankin, painting at The Frick, Pittsburgh. Although I interrupted his concentration, he graciously allowed me to photograph him at work. Said I could blog him, too. And here I was wondering what I’d photograph after the People at Work Show was over. If you live in Pittsburgh or plan to visit and would like to tour his studio (where he has 180 paintings on the walls) you can contact him stephenhankinart(at)gmail(dot)(com)
The front of his card shows his studio with paintings on the walls.
Dear Daughter Laura,
Tonight on your birthday eve, I dusted off the counted cross stitch birth sampler and remembered the gift of your arrival in Germany.
A girl!
Maura says you’re not just an amazing aunt, but you’re an amazing mother. I agree.
Happy Birthday to you.
Love,
Ma (and Maura, who is visiting)
In a week’s time I hosted Charlie and Laura and then Michael,Jack and Maura.
The streetcar parked in the Heinz History Center lobby was a big hit with all the grandchildren
Charlie driving the streetcar
Jack at the controls.
Pittsburgh Streetcars on Northside Routes
YouTube video
Six word Saturday.
Teatime with fancy teabag and beaker.
The water’s boiling in the electric kettle. One fancy teabag waiting to be brewed into an inviting cup of fragrant tea. I let it steep.
Thank you dear friend for the lovely gift of fancy teabags. So elegant. And flavorful. Sipping tea and reflecting as you suggested. You encourage me always!
Mmmmm
Teabag by (Teaforte.com)
Beaker pattern Brambly Hedge by Royal Doulton