A Clearer Pond

Finally I have some evidence that the UV Filter is working: You can see the fish. Click here to see the pre-UV filter pictures posted last month. I’m considering a second UV Filter for perfect c... Read More

Life Book

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Lillian used the digital photos we all took on trip to the Galapagos Islands last summer and made them into a beautiful book. She did it online using MyPublisher.com. She incorporated captions, the sh... Read More

Rainbow Sandals

Here is a free post card from the company that makes one of my favorite products. Rainbow Sandals. Lillian got me a few the last time she was there at the factory store. I would be happy to send you o... Read More

Toys 2007

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For the last few years I have bought all of the young people at our family Hanukkah party some kind of radio controlled model. This year our family Hanukkah was on the 20th day of Hanukkah and at nigh... Read More

Pond Improvement

The teak bench that used to live by the back door moved some time ago to the lawn by the pond. Lillian had suggested that I should build an alcove for it behind the pond. I’d never gotten to it ... Read More

The New Matches

Matches used to be an important give away for restaurants. They created name recognition and credibility at a low cost. Then smoking went out of vogue and the need for matches decreased. We have been ... Read More

A Great Gift

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Many years ago Lillian gave me a front end loader lawn ornament with spinning wheels. It was a big hit in the neighborhood and proved to be very durable.  But after five or so years it was looking a ... Read More

Galapagos 4

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Here are some photos from our trip last week to the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions.  The most amazing thing was that the birds and animals were not afraid of humans.  I’ll post more of my... Read More