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
Lightning in the Clouds a Guest Blog
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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.
This Yarn Can Pill
A lot!
But shaving a sweater to remove pills is a satisfying task.
A short video of the process.
https://youtube.com/shorts/8wi9EJ8wuFU?si=ry5EUkYlG4H-3Nb6
Matthew asked if it will be less warm. Hmmmmm.
Snowflakes on a Wrought Iron Railing
The wrought iron railing on my steps going into my house, captured snowflakes when it was snowing lightly this morning. It was so cold they froze right on the metal. No two snowflakes are alike.
A famous snowflake photographer from Jericho, Vermont was Wilson A. Bentley. (link to a book of Wilson A. Bentley’s amazing snowflake photographs)
Snowflakes on wrought iron railing
10 second video
https://youtube.com/shorts/1aTcZEnxVAg?si=uiVFl3LKOpXfulzI
Here is a terrific book for children, a 1999 Caldecott winner.
High Five Sidewalk Shadow
A nine second video
Brothmonger Soup Cafe in Bloomfield
Last week Steve brought home a quart of Potato Leek soup. Oh was it so good on a seriously cold winter night! He bought it at Brothmonger– Pittsburgh Based Soup Cafe
It’s almost right across the street diagonally (in the next block) from West Penn Hospital in the Bloomfield Neighborhood.
Ingredients are listed for all the soups as well as symbols if the soups are Vegetarian, Gluten Free, or Vegan options. In the Grab n Go Fridge there was a White Chicken Chili available, a Curry, Clam Chowder, Stuffed Pepper and the Broccoli Cheddar.
There’s a video below so you can meet the Brothmonger who started her soup business on social media.
You can read a review here
I dropped off a quart of Broccoli Cheddar Soup with potatoes, along with a loaf of crusty Mancini bread to my friends’ home. This morning I received this wonderful photo
I so happy you & Jack enjoyed Brothmonger’s soup.
P.S. your hand embroidered napkin is so pretty
Hours
Thursday10 AM–4 PM
Friday10 AM–4 PM
Saturday10 AM–4 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
Here’s a YouTube video so you can meet the Brothmonger Sarah McAleer
One Minute Tribute
One minute video of flag at half-staff
Flying the US Flag at Half-Staff protocol is written here at the Veterans Affairs website.
“The flag should fly at half-staff for 30 days at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval
vessels throughout the United States and its territories and possessions after the death
of the president or a former president.”
Here’s a flag at half-staff today, flying at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
Short Freight Train at Railroad Crossing on Way to School
When driving Maura to school last week– Freight Train at Railroad Crossing on way to school video click link to watch – 93 seconds long- before Sunrise.
High school starts early. It was a short train.
Lewis Center Ohio
Holiday Train at the Main Library
Columbus Ohio. Holiday Train built by Paul Busse click link.
Click to watch – Here’s a 30 second video of two of the trains
“The Huntington Holiday Train has delighted people of all ages since 1992. This downtown holiday treasure was generously loaned to Columbus Metropolitan Library by Huntington National Bank in 2009 and is displayed in Main Library’s Grand Atrium.”
Flowing Fountain in a Fabulous 40th Cake
Happy 40th Birthday Alicia!
Your sweet mom sure made a fabulous cake. And that flowing fountain? Wow.
Click Flowing Fountain in a 40th Cake Video
Hard to choose between Vanilla, Chocolate and Carrot cake.
Blowing out the Sparkler video
