Photo by Carolyn Reiss
The trail in . . . the trail out, by Carolyn Reiss
Photo by Sue Bastian
Photo by Joe Bruno
Photo by Carolyn Reiss
Photo by Carolyn Reiss
Photo by Carolyn Reiss
Photo by Edward Kasinec
As the sun begins to set . . . , by Harry Bloomfeld
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
Recently, Amanda Slattery visited the New York Botanical Garden’s annual Train Show, depicting significant New York sites in natural materials—including ones from Sleepy Hollow territory.
Glass-sided living atop an old warehouse
Planes leaving the old TWA terminal
New model of the Delacorte Theater
Lyndhurst
Sunnyside
Photos by Amanda Slattery
Photo by Carolyn Reiss
In a recent article, and in glowing terms, the River Journal extolled the virtues of Maureen Marwick and Jan Maier as icons of healthy aging. The article—”Local Seniors Credit Daily Nature Walks for Wellness”—in the paper’s Health & Wellness section was the result of a River Journal journalist encountering Maureen and Jan on their daily walk in Rockwood Park. The columnist lauded their commitment to the joint practice of perambulation and enjoyment of nature—in two columns, no less, and with a picture. Click below for the full article.
From the office of Ellen Ottstadt
The mission of non-profit Textile Study Group of New York is to educate and promote a wider appreciation of fiber art among the larger art community and the public in general and to inspire and support artists who share a mutual commitment to fiber as a medium for artistic expression. On January 21, at 6 pm, Sheila Benedis will be speaking about her art in the Group’s Zoom premeeting.
Sheila generates her art by thinking, starting with an idea, which grows and changes until the form emerges. She began her work with sculptural baskets, which then evolved into installations and artist books. Now in her collages, the ritual of drawing with scissors gives meaning to her life. This repetitive action allows her to connect with the organic shapes of nature and express her feelings. She cuts shapes out of handmade paper to create energetic movement. Some of the collage materials produce weavings. Collage and weaving connect her to the world.
If you would like the link to hear Sheila’s remarks on January 21, send her an email (sbenedis@gmail.com) or give her a call (x1517).
“I have reached an age when, if someone tells me to wear socks, I don’t have to.” Albert Einstein
“You know you are getting old when everything hurts, and what doesn’t hurt doesn’t work.” Hy Gardner
“When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it’s a sure sign you’re getting old.” Mark Twain
“You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.” Joel Plaskett
“There’s one advantage to being 102, there’s no peer pressure.” Dennis Wolfberg
“The idea is to die young as late as possible.”Ashley Montagu
Contributed by Steve Price and Jane Hart
Technology such as LED lighting has made light bulbs last longer than ever, but no modern bulb even comes close to the incandescent Centennial Light, which has been glowing inside a fire station in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1901. The light shines for 24 hours a day, though it has taken a few breaks here and there for power outages, renovations, and venue changes. It was first installed in a cart house—so named when fire hoses traveled on carts, not trucks—but moved to a large firehouse nearby soon after. In 1903, it moved again to a newly built station. It stayed there until 1976, when it moved to its present home in Livermore, California. At that point the bulb had been operational for 75 years and had become a sensation; it even got a police and fire truck escort for the journey, which was slightly less than 2 miles.
Unsurprisingly, the bulb’s survival probably boils down to good craftsmanship. The thick glass was hand-blown, and the bulb has a thick, durable carbon filament, unlike the thin tungsten filaments that became standard later. That was all mounted by hand on a sturdy brass base. Additionally, it’s filled with nitrogen gas, which is gentler than the argon and krypton gas used in later incandescents. The second-longest-burning light bulb, located in Fort Worth, Texas, was made by the same company, Shelby Electric. The Centennial Bulb was hooked up to its own power source in 1976, and has lost power only once since then, for a little under 10 hours. Leaving it on 24/7 may have actually contributed to its longevity, since turning a bulb on and off frequently can damage the filament. The bulb also now burns at a steady 4 watts, much lower than its original 60 watts.
Source: historyfacts.com, by Sarah Anne Lloyd
Contributed by Jane Hart
No matter how hard Foley tried to throw his boomerang away, it always came right back
Ceci felt out of place at Professor Fungal’s soirées
Danielle had gotten outrageously glamorous over winter break
Who could have guessed that Lance and Kitty’s blind date would lead to 70 years of marriage?
Dr, Lusk’s patients were not happy to learn that he had done his internship and residency at the Piscatawny Doll Hospital
Art and photos by Jane Hart
Photo by Ed Lannert
Photo by Greg Lozier
Photo by Edward Kasinec
From the Office of Ellen Ottstadt
“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” Andy Rooney
“The older I get, the better I used to be.” Lee Trevino
“I was thinking about how people seem to read the bible a lot more as they get older, and then it dawned on me: they’re cramming for their final exam.” George Carlin
“I don’t do alcohol anymore—I get the same effect just standing up fast.” Anonymous
“By the time you’re 80 years old you’ve learned everything. You only have to remember it.” George Burns
“Getting older. I used to be able to run a 4-minute mile, bench press 380 pounds, and tell the truth.” Conan O’Brien
Contributed by Steve Price and Jane Hart
You probably know the old saying, “If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it just may be a duck.” But there’s a slight wrinkle in that logic, because not all ducks quack the same.
Research has shown that ducks from different areas can develop regional “accents”—not unlike humans—that can be heard in their quacks. Professor Victoria de Rijke of London’s Middlesex University found that London ducks have a louder and rougher quack, described as sounding like a shout or a laugh, compared to the softer, more relaxed sounds of countryside quackers in Cornwall, England. Ducks are extremely adaptable creatures, and it's believed the city ducks made adjustments to compete with urban noise.
Hunters and call makers (people who craft animal calls for hunting) have also picked up on these regional differences, honing in on distinct styles to match local duck flocks. From the loud, high-pitched calls made by the ducks of Tennessee’s beloved Reelfoot Lake to the subtle, more infrequent quacks of Louisiana waterfowl, each style reflects years of close listening to ducks whose sounds have been shaped by their habitats.
Source: by Nicole Villeneuve, interestingfacts.com
Contributed by Jane Hart
Contributed by Barbara Wallach
Contributed by Maria Harris
Contributed by Maria Harris
Contributed by Donald Butt
At the end of the day, Rueben found that being a supermoon wasn’t that much fun
Woodward was always pleading for one more chance
Mr. Carlton had eaten something very hot for lunch
Swanson was having a bad feather day
With an old washing machine, a screwdriver and some cables, Hobson found himself on a 1950s kids’ TV show
Art and Photos by Jane Hart
Art and photo by Sheila Benedis
Photo by Linda Mahoney Herring
Photo by Jane Hart
Photo by Ed Lannert
Photo by Amanda Slattery
The Wolf Moon of 2026 is the first full moon of the year, peaking on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 5:03 a.m. EST. I’'s a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter, and could be seen rising in the northeast around sunset on January 3rd, near the bright stars Castor & Pollux and the planet Jupiter.
Photo by Marilyn Bottjer
Photo by Edward Kasinec
Photo by Naomi Gross
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