Wordless Wednesday
Saturday afternoon we went down to the Heinz History Center to see the Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission Exhibit with the actual capsule from Apollo 11 and a piece of the moon. Charlie and Michael had fun trying to use the pincers to collect “moon rocks” and they got to experience what it was like inside the capsule. The amount of interactive parts in the exhibit were much appreciated and enthusiastically enjoyed. There were books you could write your memories in about where you were when the men landed on the moon, fifty years ago.
One minute video of a flag flying at half-mast in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania today
Corner of Baum Boulevard and Liberty Ave.
Remembering the eleven congregants who died at Tree of Life Synagogue.
Praying for those injured, that they may heal and recover.
Grateful to the brave men and women who responded, risking their lives to save others.
Hopeful this tragic event can somehow strengthen our community spirit and encourage us to be kind to all.
From Google search to see whether it should be half-staff or half-mast
“Half-mast or half-staff refers to a flag flying below the summit on a pole. In many countries this is seen as a symbol of respect, mourning, distress, or, in some cases, a salute. … The tradition of flying the flag at half-mast began in the 17th century.”
I do remember the flag is raised to the top of the flag pole and then lowered down to half way. At then end of the day it is to be raised to the top of the pole again and then lowered. For more information about when and how to fly the flag
They’ve got it covered….with Heinz History admission stickers. Wonder who peeled off the first one and stuck it on the pole?
By the way, Charlie opted to keep his sticker on his shirt. He did not add it to the collection.
Gateway Clipper boat approaching the Point. St. Mary of the Mount at the top right on Mount Washington. Sunday night, taken from North Shore.
Unretouched color photograph.
On the Monongahela River Sunday evening.
It’s water under the bridge (s), the water being the Monongahela River. I lost count of the number of bridges we sailed under.
Sunday night.
Rivers of Steel Photo Cruise on the Mon. During the 2 1/2 hour Riverboat Cruise we had rain, clouds, thunder, lightning )where we had to go inside the boat) and then a sliver of sun briefly, ending on clear skies.
https://www.riversofsteel.com/
Night lights in the city. Pittsburgh. Sunday night. Taken from the North Shore of the Allegheny.
St. Augustine in late day sun. Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
Taken from the 40th Street Bridge.
