The Philosopher's Stone 2019: July 2015

Monday, July 27, 2015

Story Walk - I Don't Want To Be A Frog

The Story Walk features pages from a picture book placed on stakes along the walkway of Hoopes Park.

This summer's fourth book:

I Don't Want To Be A Frog by Dev Petty

First Story Walk of 2015 - Hurry Up and Slow Down
Second Story Walk of 2015 - Monkey And Duck Quack
Third Story Walk of 2015 - The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
Fifth Story Walk of 2105 - Wild About Books
Sixth Story Walk of 2015 - There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books!

2014 Story Walks:

Diary of a Worm

If You Give a Dog a Donut

A Pet for Fly Guy

Saturday Night Fever

This evening Joan and I attended our fourth play of the 2015 season, Saturday Night Fever.

Although regarded by many critics as one of the best films of 1977, we had not seen the movie. So Saturday Night Fever's storyline evolved in real time for us. We found the disco era well represented and the cast energetic and engaged.

The playhouse was almost completely filled but they were somewhat complacent. Thought at the final scene after the cast entered by way of the aisles that some attendants might get out of their seats and start dancing.

David Wilcox’s review in The Citizen.

Tony Curulla’s review in The Post-Standard.

Other shows of this season:
West Side Story
The Light in the Piazza
Late Night Catechism
Sweeney Todd
The Calamari Sisters' Big Fat Italian Wedding
Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Tug Hill Vineyards

Hops

Coneflowers

Lewis County

Photo Ops

Joan and I had Sunday Brunch here with Joan's 50th Reunion classmates.

Week Thirty - 22 To Go

Celebrating the Sherwood Inn’s 40th Anniversary under owner Bill Eberhardt’s care, this combination History book and cookbook takes a look back at the Inn’s history as well as providing some of its popular recipes from its executive chefs in our dining room.

Read 52 in 52 Weeks 2015

St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church

More interpretations at InSPIREd Sunday.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Late Night Catechism

This evening Joan and I attended our third play of the 2015 season, Late Night Catechism.

A good size crowd was in attendance at the Auburn Public Theater. We had our usual seats in the upper section of the theater. Some familiar faces in the audience.

Not knowing what to expect, we found the one-girl non-musical show entertaining. It helps to be a cognizant of Catholic schooling or the Catholic religion for the presentation to make sense.

David Wilcox’s review in The Citizen.

Len Fonte’s review in The Post-Standard.

Other shows of this season:
West Side Story
The Light in the Piazza
Saturday Night Fever
Sweeney Todd
The Calamari Sisters' Big Fat Italian Wedding
Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings

Monday, July 20, 2015

Birding - Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

South Spring Pool

Arrived at the parking lot of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuse at 9:00 AM. Entering the Auto-Drive greeted by Willow Flycatcher and a Killdeer.

There were two Juvenile Bald Eagles by the Spillway.

The highlight of the morning was viewing a Northern Harrier chasing 3 Juvenile Bald Eagles by the new pools along the Thruway.

After leaving the Auto-Drive went to the South Spring Pool, no dragonflies but a Painted Lady and a Emerald Spreadwing Damselfly.

Another great day for birding.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Week Twenty-Nine - 23 To Go

Using Scotland for his setting, Alan Hunter infuses this novel with exciting characters without his intrepid investigator losing a beat. A good read - one of the series best.

Read 52 in 52 Weeks 2015

Marcellus United Methodist Church

More interpretations at InSPIREd Sunday.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Syracuse Jazz Fest 2015

Due to stormy, rainy weather, we passed on the opening night and missed Buckwheat Zydeco.

But Saturday proved to be more pleasant. After purchasing dinner-to-go at Panera, we made our way to Onondaga Community College. We were directed to our parking space and walked the short distance to a hill on the left of the main stage.