Video by Maria Harris
Maria did this show of some of the signs on people’s doors on her floor. To watch it, click on the white triangle on the lower left. What’s on your floor?
A Virtual Tour of Daffodils at the NY Botanical Gardens
Click here to see the video.
Art by Hart
Even in quarantine, Steven found beauty and promise in everyday life.
For Language Fans
The following were winners in a New York Magazine contest in which contestants were to take a well-known expression in a foreign language, change a single letter, and provide a definition for the new expression:
HARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? - Can you drive a French motorcycle?
EX POST FUCTO - Lost In the mail.
IDIOS AMIGOS - We're wild and crazy guys!
VENI, VIPI, VICI — I came, I'm a very Important person, I conquered.
COGITO EGGO SUM - I think; therefore I am a waffle.
RIGOR MORRIS - The cat is dead.
RESPONDEZ S'IL VOUS PLAID - Honk If you're Scottish.
QUE SERA SERF - Life Is feudal.
LE ROI EST MORT. JIVE LE ROI - The king Is dead. No kidding.
POSH MORTEM - Death styles of the rich and famous.
PRO BOZO PUBLICO - Support your local clown.
MONAGE A TROIS - I am three years old.
FELIX NAVIDAD - Our cat has a boat.
HASTE CUISINE - Fast French food.
VENI, VIDI, VICE - I came, I saw, I partied.
QUIP PRO QUO - A fast retort.
ALOHA OY — Love; greetings; farewell; from such a pain you should never know.
MAZEL TON - tons of luck.
APRES MOE LE DELUGE - Larry and Curly got wet.
Thanks to Arthur Brady for sending them.
An Astronaut Talks about Isolation in Space
Click here to see the video. Thanks to Joe Bruno for sending it.
Amaryllis Blooming at Kendal
Photo by Ursula Hahn
Magnolias in Rockwood Park
Photo by Rita Benzer
Bird-Song Opera
If you want to hear an amazing version of The Magic Flute, click here.
One-Liners from Phelps’ Ellen Woods
Half of us are going to come out of this quarantine as amazing cooks. The other half will come out with a drinking problem.
I used to spin that toilet paper like I was on Wheel of Fortune. Now I turn it like I'm cracking a safe.
I need to practice social-distancing from the refrigerator.
Still haven't decided where to go for Easter ----- The Living Room or The Bedroom
PSA: every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.
Homeschooling is going well. 2 students suspended for fighting and 1 teacher fired for drinking on the job.
I don't think anyone expected that when we changed the clocks we'd go from Standard Time to the Twilight Zone.
This morning I saw a neighbor talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat understood her. I came into my house, told my dog..... we laughed a lot.
So, after this quarantine.....will the producers of My 600 Pound Life just find me or do I find them?
Quarantine Day 5: Went to this restaurant called THE KITCHEN. You have to gather all the ingredients and make your own meal. I have no clue how this place is still in business.
My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
Day 5 of Homeschooling: One of these little monsters called in a bomb threat.
I'm so excited --- it's time to take out the garbage. What should I wear?
I hope the weather is good tomorrow for my trip to Puerto Backyarda. I'm getting tired of Los Livingroom.
Classified Ad: Single man with toilet paper seeks woman with hand sanitizer for good clean fun.
Day 6 of Homeschooling: My child just said "I hope I don't have the same teacher next year".... I'm offended.
Better 6 feet apart than 6 feet under.
Don't Miss the Forsythia Blooming in Front of Kendal on Hudson
Photo by Caroline Persell
Spring Comes to Lake George
Photo by Jo-Ann Rapaport
Art by Hart
Sandy Loves Zoom, as long as he does all of the talking
Drawing and Photo by Jane Hart
A Shadow Hugs a Tree
Photo by Gloria Lewit
Zubin Mehta's 18-month old Grandson Watching his Grandfather Conduct on TV
Click here to watch a priceless short video. Thanks to Bert Pepper for sending it.
Enjoy Springtime in Holland
Click here to see a lovely video of the Keukenhof Garden. Thanks to Betty Morefield and Bob Sanders for sending this.
Another Photo of the Staff Parade Last Week
Photo by Arthur Brady
If in Doubt, Ask a Dog
How To Make Your Own Cloth Mask (Even if you don't sew!)
Click here for the most simple YouTube video I’ve seen showing how to make a cloth mask using a large handkerchief or a piece of fabric and rubber bands. No sewing required! Takes just a few minutes, I think, since I haven’t yet tried it, but may soon.
Art by Hart
Carol was getting quite good at making masks
Drawing and photograph by Jane Hart.
Martin Smolin Captured "A Smile of Daffodils" in Rockwood Park
Thanks, Martin.