January 31 2012
While in Detroit, I stepped into Rembrandt’s Face of Jesus exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts. It’s fun to go to this museum even if there’s no special exhibit because the main hall is covered in a huge 27 panel fresco by Diego Rivera. The fresco, painted in the 1930’s, honors Detroit’s manufacturing culture and its […]
January 30 2012
I spent some time last week visiting my brother and sister-in-law in Michigan. Because Detroit has basically the same weather that we have – dark, dreary and damp – I did some stepping in the Michigan malls. Now, all malls are basically the same, and you have to look hard for some differences, but these places reminded me […]
January 21 2012
Took a drive along Lake Rd. out to Pultneyville today. It’s one of my favorite drives, even in winter. The occasion was a writer’s seminar in an upper room at a new place called the Pultneyville Deli Company. www.pultneyvilledeli.com The Deli was built on the spot of an older deli that was torn down right […]
January 19 2012
I spent a few hours today volunteering at a nursery program, and I had a chance to marvel at how most preschoolers throw themselves wholeheartedly into whatever they are doing, especially in the gym. When they get on the tricycles, they pump those pedals for all they’re worth, when chasing balls they dive on the […]
January 16 2012
Babies take up an awful lot of space for creatures that are so small. Take a look at what used to be my office. Books are being replaced by baby paraphenalia. And the other end of the room has the crate for my granddog. The only advantage to this is that I can work while baby or dog […]
January 10 2012
Today was the first official day of baby-sitting for Gary and me. I was very quickly reminded of the fact that a baby’s life basically revolves around sleeping, eating, and pooping. (Maybe that’s true for the rest of us too.) Don’t let that smile fool you. Evan came today with a warning: he hadn’t pooped […]
January 02 2012
Whew! I’m tired. I feel like I just walked 3,000,000 steps. Wait! I did walk 3,454,192 steps. My inner teacher is telling me that I must write a report on my experience so here goes… THINGS I LEARNED OR RE-LEARNED: Walking not only helps you physically, but also mentally and emotionally. The best time to […]
January 02 2012
Cue the FIREWORKS. I made it and even went over the top. I’m going to celebrate tonight – a date with my husband and my new grandson – and write my conclusions tomorrow. Day 365: 17,143 Steps YTD: 3,454,192 Steps Goal: 3,443,000 Steps
January 02 2012