Art and photo by Jane Hart
Pandemic or no, it was the same old conflict: Elaine wanted to do her thirty-six million steps while Rob wanted to lie on a rock in the sun.
Deer in Rockwood Park
Photo by Caroline Persell
Completely oblivious to walkers just a few feet away.
Annotated Guide from Arthur Brady to Help You Use an iPad for Zoom Meetings
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Photo and art by Jane Hart
Sally’s acrylic paint pens did provide a welcome distraction.
Photos by Martin Smolin of Color Woodcuts in the “Mapping Symmetries” Show at Rockefeller Preserve
An exhibit in the Art Gallery at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve running from September 20 to October 25, 2020. They were printed by Jeff White using plywood blocks that were carved by paired strangers during 17 hikes in the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. It was curated by Audrey Leeds.
Scroll down to see all nine of Martin’s photos.
The Shawangunk Mountains from a Palisades Parkway Overlook October 4, 2020
Photo by Jeff O’Donnell
Monarch Butterfly Chrysalis
Photo by Priscilla Blakemore
Priscilla writes, “I found this monarch butterfly chrysalis on the wall by the river this afternoon (October 2). Judging from the green color, the monarch caterpillar formed this only within the last 24 hours or so. The butterfly metamorphosis will take about 9 more days, and then the chrysalis will look dark because its skin is translucent and the black color on the wings will show through. We are in October, and if the weather stays warm enough the butterfly may emerge and join the monarch migration to Mexico, which is under way now.”
Children Painting the Wall in Sleepy Hollow
Photo by Rita Benzer
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Art and photo by Jane Hart
“Hunkering down for the Covid winter, there would be plenty of hugs to go around.”
Lighthouse Guild Announces a New Podcast Series
The Lighthouse Guild’s new podcast series, “On Tech & Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts,” provides information and insights about technological innovations that are tearing down barriers for people who are blind or visually impaired. You can learn more about the first three episodes by clicking here and you can access them via Apple Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Tunein.com, or however you get your podcasts.
Thanks to Amelia Augustus for sending in this news.
Art by Hart: In the Pandemic, Rudy's Origami Skills Kept Everyone Aloft
Art and Photo by Jane Hart
More Local Flowers by Martin Smolin
Wood Aster
Oriental Lady’s Thumb Knotweed, also known as Tufted Knotweed, Asiatic Smartweed, Bristly Lady’s Thumb. (Evidently this plant is Not Wanted!)
Early Goldenrod
Quilts by Bisa Butler at the Katonah Museum
Photos by Caroline Persell
The exhibit continues until October 4, 2020.
Have You Seen These Great Photos of Parenting in the Wilderness?
Click here to see the series of photos. Thanks to Sally Kellock for sending it.
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Picture and photo by Jane Hart
When the pandemic gets them down, Margaret makes lemon caramel gelato— and Addison walks in it.
Do You See the Sculpture in this Photo?
Photo by Gloria Lewit
Taken in Rockwood Park.
Did You Know Begonias Can Be this Color?
Photo by Priscilla Blakemore
Art by Hart
Art and Photo by Jane Hart
Even with Covid theater closings, the Corbins never stopped performing.
The KoH Residents Council Candidates' Statements are on the Residents Only Page of this Website
Go there to read the statements.
Want to Take More Free Online Classes?
Click here to read an article from the New York Times about them. Here are links to some possibilities:
Click here for the MIT Open Courseware site.
Click here for Class Central. There’s a link there for courses in Ivy League Universities, if that interests you.
Click here for the Open Culture site.