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From the archives. Sept 28, 2019 signage

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Lightning in the Clouds a Guest Blog

Click the bold to see Granddaughter Maura’s (15 seconds video of Lightning in the Clouds ) as she flew to Arizona

Here is a still shot below

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A Found Message

Seen in a very cool bookstore-
The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton Massachusetts while traveling. My only regret is I didn’t purchase the notepad. But I did get a wonderful journal, a postcard I never mailed and some sticker books for the grandkids.
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Delightful Bronze Sculptures in Boston Public Garden

A guest blog.

How about these hats?

This is a special guest blog from my friend Vincie who is visiting Boston with a dear longtime friend. Although I’ve seen the sculptures and even had a ride in a Swan Boat with my childhood friend Gail, that was decades ago!

I asked Vincie if she got to see the the ducklings to please share her photos. I’m so glad she did.

If you click the above word ducklings you can learn more about the art work from the sculptor.

Perhaps you’ve read the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey.

Written in 1941-Still in print!

Here is information about the sculptor Nancy Schon.

(I was unsuccessful in adding the umlaut over the o in her name)

Boston Public Garden September 23, 2026
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Alexander Calder Mobile

Yes I posted this mobile two months ago but I came into the atrium a different direction onnMondsy morning.

The installation of the Alexander Calder Mobile at the Pittsburgh International Airport. The new location and light really show it off beautifully.

“Created by renowned artist Alexander Calder in 1958 for the Carnegie International, where it won first prize.”

We are fortunate to have such an important piece.

Weighing between 500-600 pounds, this iconic art is insured for Twelve Million dollars !

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Fire and Moon

Two sources of light
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Charlie and I wondered what vehicle filled up before us

I was bringing my grandson Charlie back to Pittsburgh from Ohio for a visit. Charlie got out of the car as he said he likes the smell of gasoline which was a surprise. Me? not so much. I especially don’t like the smell on my hands after filling the tank.

The total on the pump seemed astronomical. we wondered who filled up before us!

Zanesville Ohio BP Station
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Find a Subject You Know Nothing About

This container was in the Zanesville Convenient Store by the BP Station Exit 152 on Route 70. They had this cooler in the back by the rest rooms. Now I don’t fish but I have friends who do yet I know nothing about what bait they use.

Also what’s the difference between a premium night crawler and a Green One? This Columbus company (Columbus Wholesale Fishbait) states they are “convenient store specialists” and they even offer a vending machine for live bait, 24/7!

Columbus Wholessle Fishbait

Night crawler (earthworms) click to read about them

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Silent Sunday

Photos by Mary and Prema on our drive out to Ohio Friday

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Maura Found This Gem in Minnesota

from Minnesota granddaughter Maura (17) wrote

“Gull Lake, Minnesota, right outside the town Nisswa. I was on a walk after dinner with Greta. Her family of 100+ people stay at a local resort and spend the week at the lake!”

I love her photo so much. What a great writing prompt! And that she saw it and thought of me!

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