Organ Recital

Sunday afternoon we attended a fine organ recital at Bethesda-by-the-Sea church. There were two organists and a very interesting close up demonstration of what the organ can do and how it works. "The War" is on again tonight. Are you watching?

Ten Canoes

Saturday I spent the day in a class to learn to teach reading. I ought to use it but I've become awfully selfish with my time, so we'll see. In the evening, since "The War" wasn't on, we watched Winged Migration again.
Friday we went to check out the replacement for "The Carefree Theater." It is called "The Theater" and is located on Conniston Road in a nicely converted church. We saw "Ten Canoes." It almost seemed like a National Geographic documentary. I guarantee you've never seen actors like these in the Aboriginal culture. It is shot entirely in an Australian Indigenous language. It was most unusual and interesting but isn't for everyone.

Thursday and Friday

Today we took Tri-Rail to Ft. Lauderdale and went to the science museum. Yesterday we went to the county commission meeting on the budget but left in time to get to the prescreening of In the Valley of Elah with Tommy Lee Jones and Susan Sarandon about a father trying to find the killer of his soldier-son just returned from Iraq. I felt it had an antiwar message. It had several strengths but I called it depraved, not to my taste and somewhat unrealistic. Others praised it.

Maps

Columbia Restaurant

Six of us had our fill of fine Spanish food yesterday when we enjoyed a 1905 priced lunch on the 102nd anniversary of Columbia Restaurant in CityPlace. It became crowded but we were seated immediately.

Movie: "The Brave One"

Last night we went out to a prescreening of Jodie Foster's new movie "The Brave One." It surely did keep ones attention. The acting was very good as expected and will likely get a lot of notice. It was violent but "justified" we thought. We would recommend it if you want a thriller and can tolerate violence and coarse language and can take the emotional drain.
This morning we did our daily three miles in air conditioning. The heat is just too much.

Give Impeachment a Chance

Yesterday we participated in a surprisingly large anti-war rally at the Kravis Center. I thought there would be 30 or 40 protesters but it looked like several hundred. The big one, of course, is next Saturday in Washington. After the rally we went to lunch with friends at The Cheesecake Factory. rally video

International Literacy Day

Today we attended the Literacy Expo at The Airport Hilton. Yesterday at the Lake Worth Playhouse we attended a screening event on The War, previewing the Ken Burns series premiering September 23 on PBS.

The Little Sparrow Sings Again

We recommend the movie "La Vie en Rose" which we saw today about the life of Edith Piaf. Marion Cotillard was amazing in the role of the French singer. We found the flashbacks very confusing. And I always have trouble with subtitles.

Reentering The Social Scene

Today eight of us in our dining out group had lunch at the Indian restaurant, Saffron. It was a pleasant place and we enjoyed the company. Although food was good, it wasn't the kind I enjoy. We still haven't received notice of our window installation date. That's why we came home early to this heat. Click on picture.

We're Back Home

We returned home Sunday evening and still Tuesday night we remain pretty much in disarray. The heat is really getting to us. Tonight we took a pizza to the ocean and watched the full moon rise.

Ann & Dan in a Secret Place

On the snowbird's eastern flyway is a precious stopover I vowed to keep secret so it wouldn't be be ruined. Ann and Dan have the best bed we ever enjoyed. It is a Sleep Number bed by Select Comfort. They took us to a Japanese restaurant and we talked about Garrison Keillor and Ann's hometown of Duluth. Lucky us. Sorry about the bad picture.

Bob & Annajean's Gorgeous Mountain Home

We feel lucky to have found Evergreeners, Bob and AJ Chapman in this wonderful mountain hideaway. It is a treasure and they are warm and welcoming. We hope they will let us come again. Sorry about the picture -- camera still acting up.

Parkersburg, WV on the Ohio River

On August 23 we were hosted in Parkersburg, WV by Evergreeners, Phil Nicholson and Kathy Moran in their lovely spacious home. Kathy's sister Sherrie arrived from Santa Fe with her two dogs at the same time we did. My camera was acting up again so, without photos, our fond memories must suffice. We are especially grateful for this oasis.

Rain, Rain, Go Away.

Our visit to Ashtabula was from August 18 to 23. On the evening of August 18 we arrived in Ashtabula and stayed for five nights. The weather was constantly rainy and depressing.

Bill and Mary Glenn in Glen Ellyn

August 17 Bill and Mary Glenn in Glen Ellyn, IL were gracious and generous hosts. Together we dined out then had "the tour." They quickly made us feel comfortable. We would love to see them again next summer.

Good-bye, "Summer Camp for Seniors"

... And hello CozInn where proprietor, eleven-year-old, Sam Petrov, with equal hospitality, hosts both VIPs, Larry and Leslie Chlebeck and commoners such as we. Unforgettable is Sam's enthusiasm for this endeavor and unparalleled is his service. Memories were made at this two-night stay in Minneapolis.

And Away We Go

We wish we could stay another month but tomorrow we leave our summer home. We still get our e-mail while traveling so you may write to us. Here are three 10-minute videos which show how we keep so busy up here: video 1, video 2, video 3

Chancellor's Fish Boil

Yesterday was the Chancellor's Fish Boil. It is our end-of-summer celebration and biggest "social" event. It is very nice and always well attended.
This morning our hiking group walked the trails behind The College of St. Scholastica.

"By the shining Big-Sea-Water"

Gitchee Gumee at Shovel Point Trail in Tettegouche State Park was as spectacular as expected on this morning's walk. We went to Rustic Inn Cafe for lunch. Thanks to Larry & Leslie for hosting games tonight.