Photos and art by Sheila Benedis
White Hawthorn Flowers from Ursula Hahn
Photo by Ursula Hahn
She forced them inside for 3-4 weeks before they bloomed.
Snowdrops in Rockwood Park
Photo by Caroline Persell
An Amusing External Store Display in Tarrytown
Photo by Ursula Hahn
The First Robin of Spring
Photo by Joe Bruno
Taken March 12, 2021.
Humorous Signs
Thanks to Maria Harris for sending them.
Sign in a shoe repair store in Vancouver: We will heel you We will save your sole We will even dye for you.
In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels.”
On a Septic Tank Truck: Yesterday's Meals on Wheels
At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, You've come to the right place.”
On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed.”
On another Plumber's truck: "Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.”
At a Tyre Shop in Milwaukee: "Invite us to your next blowout.”
On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts.”
In a Non-smoking Area: "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action.”
On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push.”
At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet— miss a car payment.”
Outside a Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.”
In a Veterinarian's waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!”
At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time. However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted.”
In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.”
In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait.”
At a Propane Filling Station: "Thank Heaven for little grills.”
In a Chicago Radiator Shop: "Best place in town to take a leak.”
And the best one for last: Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck: "Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises"
Two KoH Residents To Be in Westchester's Juried Art Show “Together apART: Creating During COVID”
Photo by Arthur Brady
Page from the new Artist Book by Sheila Benedis, above. Jane Hart also has a work in the show. It is a physical and virtual show and opens Saturday, May 1 at Arts Westchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains.
A Rap Video of "My Shot," about Getting a COVID-19 Vaccination
Click here to see the video with words and dancing done by real doctors.
Would You Cross this Glass Bridge in China?
Click here to see a YouTube video of people walking on the bridge. Thanks to Sally Kellock for sending it.
Art by Hart: The Mushabacs were wondering if normalcy would ever return, even for a while
Art and Photo by Jane Hart
The Manhattan String Quartet’s Concert at the Pleasantville Chamber Music Society
Click here to hear their concert on YouTube..
Links to Two CDC Websites about Face Masks
A Concerto is a Conversation
Click here to see a short Oscar-nominated documentary about the black composer Kris Bowers and his grandfather discussing their history. Thanks to Roberta Poupon for sending it.
Seen Anyone from Your High School Recently?
Thanks to Art Brady for sending this.
Les Anges au musee
Click here to see the video. A belated valentine? Thanks to Roberta Poupon for sending it.
Art by Hart: Even with Covid numbers going down, life for the Brimbaughs was far from smooth sailing
Two Youthful Composers Playing their Short Pieces
Sleepy Hollow Mural Makes ArtsNews, and Other News about the Wall
The mural was featured on the cover of ArtsNews March 2021 edition, and the Village of Sleepy Hollow is mentioned on page 9 for winning this year's Community Award. Thanks to all involved in realizing the Wishing Wall, including some Kendal on Hudson residents.
SAVE THE DATE + CELEBRATE
On Wednesday, April 7, at 6 pm a virtual celebration can be viewed at artsw.org/artsaward
Every year, leaders from Westchester’s arts and business community gather to celebrate the stellar accomplishments of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Award Honorees at an event that recognizes artists, cultural organizations, educators and civic leaders who enrich the cultural life of the County, its communities and its citizens.
HAPPY TO SHARE
Edge-on-Hudson confirmed that the Wishing Wall will now remain up at least through mid 2022. We are excited to announce this extension. When we undertook the project we knew it would only be temporary since the wall will be removed eventually to make way for an amazing riverfront public park. Nevertheless, we are happy to have the mural around longer than originally anticipated for all to keep enjoying.
Tim Grajek edited a wonderful four-minute video, summarizing and showcasing the Wishing Wall. One scene from his film is shown above. The film can be viewed here. If you haven't seen it already, please check it out and share!
If you would like to share with someone "How to Visit the Wishing Wall - Riverwalk Community Mural" we've created a pdf that can be viewed on issuu. It includes aerial views, a map, instructions and estimated distances for how to arrive by foot, bike, train, bus or car.
A Wonderful Program with and about the Guarneri Quartet
Click here to see the program from the Chamber Music Society. Great music and talk. Thanks to Roberta Poupon for sending it.
Programs about Cognitive Issues and Caregivers
Click here for six online Phelps workshops on building better caregivers.
Click here for three programs from the Alzheimer’s Association on dealing with dementia in loved ones.
Click here for information about a Virtual Research Forum on Alzheimer’s May 11.
Click here for information on a bimonthly Early-Stage Support Group from the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter.