Art and photo by Sheila Benedis
If you read some French, here's one for you
Il y a deux mille ans, un disciple dit à Jésus :
" Seigneur, pourquoi avoir donné des oreilles aux gens puisqu'ils n'écoutent pas ?? "
Le Seigneur lui répondit :
" Tu verras en 2020, quand j'aurais envoyé une grande pandémie frapper le monde alors.....
Le disciple l'interrompit et dit :" Alors ils écouteront ?? "
‘’ Non, lui dit le Seigneur, mais leurs oreilles leur serviront pour retenir leurs masques !!!! "
Thanks to Simone Thornber for sending it in.
Warm Welcoming of Refugees by Sheila Benedis
Art and photo by Sheila Benedis
End-of-Life Planning Information and Worksheet
Amelia Augustus wrote the Worksheet and Ellen Ottstadt and Amelia wrote the Guide. They presented them to the Loss Committee who distributed paper copies to the community, and Amelia sent them for uploading to the residents website. Thanks to all who helped.
Click here for the Planning and Information Guide
Click here for the Planning Worksheet.
Claudia's Ancestry.com report said 18% Anjou pear, answering some questions, but raising others
Art and photo by Jane Hart
Abbott and Costello on Vaccinations
Bud: ‘You can’t come in here!’
Lou: ‘Why not?’
Bud: ‘Well because you’re unvaccinated.’
Lou: ‘But I’m not sick.’
Bud: ‘It doesn’t matter.’
Lou: ‘Well, why does that guy get to go in?’
Bud: ‘Because he’s vaccinated.’
Lou: ‘But he’s sick!’
Bud: ‘It’s alright. Everyone in here is vaccinated.’
Lou: ‘Wait a minute. Are you saying everyone in there is vaccinated?’
Bud: ‘Yes.’
Lou: ‘So then why can’t I go in there if everyone is vaccinated?’
Bud: ‘Because you’ll make them sick.’
Lou: ‘How will I make them sick if I’m NOT sick and they’re vaccinated.’
Bud: ‘Because you’re unvaccinated.’
Lou: ‘But they’re vaccinated.’
Bud: ‘But they can still get sick.’
Lou: ‘So what the heck does the vaccine do?’
Bud: ‘It vaccinates.’
Lou: ‘So vaccinated people can’t spread covid?’
Bud: ‘Oh no. They can spread covid just as easily as an unvaccinated person.’
Lou: ‘I don’t even know what I’m saying anymore. Look. I’m not sick.
Bud: ‘Ok.’
Lou: ‘And the guy you let in IS sick.’
Bud: ‘That’s right.’
Lou: ‘And everybody in there can still get sick even though they’re vaccinated.’
Bud: ‘Certainly.’
Lou: ‘So why can’t I go in again?’
Bud: ‘Because you’re unvaccinated.’
Lou: ‘I’m not asking who’s vaccinated or not!’
Bud: ‘I’m just telling you how it is.’
Lou: ‘Nevermind. I’ll just put on my mask.’
Bud: ‘That’s fine.’
Lou: ‘Now I can go in?’
Bud: ‘Absolutely not?’
Lou: ‘But I have a mask!’
Bud: ‘Doesn’t matter.’
Lou: ‘I was able to come in here yesterday with a mask.’
Bud: ‘I know.’
Lou: So why can’t I come in here today with a mask? ….If you say ‘because I’m unvaccinated’ again, I’ll break your arm.’
Bud: ‘Take it easy buddy.’
Lou: ‘So the mask is no good anymore.’
Bud: ‘No, it’s still good.’
Lou: ‘But I can’t come in?’
Bud: ‘Correct.’
Lou: ‘Why not?’
Bud: ‘Because you’re unvaccinated.’
Lou: ‘But the mask prevents the germs from getting out.’
Bud: ‘Yes, but people can still catch your germs.’
Lou: ‘But they’re all vaccinated.’
Bud: ‘Yes, but they can still get sick.’
Lou: ‘But I’m not sick!!’
Bud: ‘You can still get them sick.’
Lou: ‘So then masks don’t work!’
Bud: ‘Masks work quite well.’
Lou: ‘So how in the heck can I get vaccinated people sick if I’m not sick and masks work?’
Bud: ‘Third base.’
Thanks to Simone Thornber for sending this.
First 1000-Piece Puzzle Completed on Alida's Puzzle Table: State Flowers
Photo by Ursula Hahn
"Rushing Onward" by Sheila Benedis
Art and Photo by Sheila Benedis
"Falling Water" Puzzle of Frank Lloyd Wright's House in Pennsylvania, Completed in Alida
Photo by Valerie Wallace
Spare Guest Room in Washington Irving's Sunnyside Home
Photo by Edward Kasinec
Not usually shown on the tour.
A Link to a Highly Regarded Article in the "New York Times"
Fellow resident Marian Dunn says the “Old Flames” article about the secret to good sex after 70 from the NYTimes was the most complete and accurate article she has ever read on the subject. In case you wish to see it, click here.
More Snow Art
Thanks to Sally Kellock for these.
William Shakespeare Went to Get Vaccinated
Nurse: Which arm?
Shakespeare: *As you like it*
Nurse: Was that painful?
Shakespeare:*Much ado about nothing.*
Nurse: You will have to have a second jab.
Shakespeare: *Measure for measure?*
Nurse: So, how was the experience?
Shakespeare: *A midsummer night's dream!*
Nurse: So what do you think of the govt handling of Covid?
Shakespeare: it's a *Comedy of Errors.*
Shakespeare now asks the nurse:
Shakespeare: When will my quarantine end?
Nurse: On the *Twelfth Night.*
Shakespeare: Who will foot my quarantine bill?
Nurse: *The Merchant of Venice.*
Shakespeare: Where will I be put up for my quarantine?
Nurse: In a *Hamlet.*
Shakespeare: Thank you for helping me!
Nurse: *All's Well That Ends Well.*
Thanks to Maria Harris for sending it.
Elinor's decision-making took many voices into account
Art and photo by Jane Hart
Cortland was almost 40, but his mother still treated him like a little prince
Art and photo by Jane Hart
"Rushing of the Sea Tides of the Soul"
Art and photo by Sheila Benedis
Photos from the Jewish Museum
The above photos is of the hare made famous by Edmund De Waal’s book, The Hare with Amber Eyes.
Also in the museum was a large painting called “Blue Horses” by Franz Marc.
All photos by Valerie Wallace
More Snow Art Photos
Thanks to Sally Kellock for sending them.
Sunset January 13, 2022
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
Some Chuckles
Thanks to Barbara Bruno for sending these.