Life seems so busy these days with constant activity here. As friends are probably tired of hearing, we've been having our kitchen and two bathrooms redone. We coming up on eight weeks and are growing weary of contractors, noise, dust, cooking in the laundry room and garage, and doing dishes in the bathtub. Demolition was … Continue reading Sadness, Beauty & Friendship on a Summer Weekend
Category: David & Me
Fond Memories of My Father-In-Law on His 100th Birthday
These are a few personal recollections of my father-in-law, Rodney Lansaw (1922-2008), and some brief highlights of his life story. Rodney was born on January 14, 1922, in Breathitt County, Kentucky. He would have been 100 years old today. I invite and encourage friends and family to share a word or two about Rodney in … Continue reading Fond Memories of My Father-In-Law on His 100th Birthday
Beautiful Holden Arboretum
Two years ago David and I spent a truly delightful day at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio, east of Cleveland. It was a beautiful, clear and crisp Sunday afternoon in October. I wasn't retired yet and was swamped in work, so I never compiled and posted this blog entry. Better late than never! Apple Maps … Continue reading Beautiful Holden Arboretum
If You Have a Chance, Go See Van Gogh
David and I attended Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience here in Cleveland today. It is truly extraordinary! I've never experienced anything like it. Whether you're in or near Cleveland, or want to come visit our fine city, you need to see this. The Cleveland exhibit has been extended through February 6, 2022, and tickets are … Continue reading If You Have a Chance, Go See Van Gogh
Our July 4th Day Trip
◼︎MY PERSONAL JOURNEY◻︎DAVID & ME David and I have enjoyed a pleasant holiday weekend. The neighbors came over for drinks and conversation Friday evening and we got together with old friends and gay activist comrades on Sunday. It was good to gather with friends again, maskless, and even hug! We also watched The Celluloid Closet … Continue reading Our July 4th Day Trip
Remember When Cars Were Cars?
◼︎MY PERSONAL JOURNEY◻︎DAVID & ME David and I attended the 63rd Annual Ohio Regional CCCA Fathers Day Car Show Sunday afternoon at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron. It's always fun and brings back memories of days past when I could tell you every make and model. I've long since forgotten this information. If … Continue reading Remember When Cars Were Cars?
Afternoon by the Lagoon
◼︎MY PERSONAL JOURNEY◻︎DAVID & ME David suggested we drive over today to Wade Oval and the Wade Lagoon by the Cleveland Museum of Art. It's a beautiful spot in Cleveland's University Circle that I have visited many times during and since my childhood.. The weather today was sunny and reasonably warm in the upper 50s … Continue reading Afternoon by the Lagoon
Sunset at Lakewood Park
◼︎MY PERSONAL JOURNEY◻︎DAVID & ME It's been a beautiful Indian Summer weekend. David and I went out to Lakewood Park on Lake Erie, west of downtown Cleveland, to enjoy the sunset. https://videopress.com/v/LfGZuHFW?preloadContent=metadata Downtown Cleveland The bird high-rise apparently doesn't have cable. David took this panorama. His are always better than mine.
Life is a Walk in the Park
◼︎MY PERSONAL JOURNEY◻︎DAVID & ME Yours truly on the left, David right. Sunny walkable days are in dwindling supply with November now arrived. Today is blustery with a first snow predicted — and realized. Yesterday was bright and beautiful, so David and I spent some time in Cleveland Metroparks' Rocky River Reservation. It was brisk … Continue reading Life is a Walk in the Park