Category Archives: Weekly View

View 133: Rite of Passage

It is high school graduation party season.  Since the end of June, I have seen many parties and yesterday was my turn to enjoy a family graduation party.  My cousin’s son whom I have never really gotten to know was … Continue reading

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View 132: Fireworks on the Beach

Considering fireworks are illegal in New York state of anybody but licensed companies to have, handle and present, I saw an unending and very impressive fireworks display all along the eastern Lake Ontario shore last night.  People brought down boxes … Continue reading

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View 131: Tall Ship

And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by — from the poem Sea Fever by John Masefield (1878-1967) In my 6th grade class I stood behind my desk trying to remember the next … Continue reading

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View 130: Making Lemonade

One of my sister Linda’s favorite sayings was to make lemonade from lemons when Life knocks you down.  This is what my team, Drew’s Crew, did last Friday night (and into Saturday morning) by fund raising for and attending the … Continue reading

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View 129: Irish Eyes

In a recent fundraiser for my Relay for Life team, there were a few families of Irish descent in attendance, can you tell?  These young people and many others decorated Luminary Bags which will have sand and a candle placed … Continue reading

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