Contributed by Barbara Bruno
Contributed by Barbara Bruno
Art by Hart
Minerva loved communing with nature at the lake
The little broccolini girl was growing up bitter
The new opera based on Jaws was dead in the water
Miss Kirkbright’s mani-pedi was costing an arm and a leg
Mrs. Peck spent a lot on all her outfits
Val’s millinery was rarely dull
Art and photos by Jane Hart
Meditation 5, by Sheila Benedis
In and Around Kendal
A Healing Garden for Body and Soul
Known as the Healing Garden, Kendal’s very own oasis is open to all. It’s a lovely place to sit and think, read, or just talk with friends, whether they be staying (permanently or temporarily) in Clearwater or not. Here’s a glimpse into its beauty:
Photos by Maggie Limburg
Artists at Work
Hard at work for the benefit of Kendal’s Art Committee — and their own enjoyment — is a band of Kendal artists who design and create the wonderful cards that go on sale twice a year. Their commitment — and their creativity — is a joy to behold.
Photo by Haruko Ogasawara
Out and About
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tour
On July 9, a van-load of Kendalites took a trip to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery — and returned to tell the tale! The final resting place of the famous, non-famous, and infamous alike, they visited select graveside monuments and heard stories beyond the grave told by Christina Urban-LaSalle, Director of Visitor Services.
Henry Villard told his own story on the back of his monument, but Christina told it better.
Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie chose a modest monument with carved Celtic knots. He acquired considerable wealth and was noted for his philanthropy.
While some graveside monuments were simple or wordy, some let the monument itself tell a story.
Photos by Marianne Bloomfeld
Away for the Summer
Cynthia Ferguson and family are livin’ the good life up in Lake George, experiencing their own version of lovely sunsets.
Occasional visitors include a friendly neighborhood beaver.
Photos by Cynthia Ferguson
Electronic Devices Driving You Nuts? Help Is Available!
July 18, starting at 1:30 pm, bring those problematic laptops, cell phones, etc. to the Residents Association Office and get the help you’ve been longer for.
The Computer Committee provides diagnostic and curative assistance that leaves the rest of us in awe.
Even if your hardware (i.e. physical equipment) isn’t a problem, if you have questions about “how to,” come on in!
Don’t be shy! Help is not only on the way . . . but there!
I Never Knew That . . .
Why Are They Called “Restaurants”
The word “restaurant” literally means “food that restores” and once referred to broths.
French cuisine is often considered the epitome of fine dining, and that could be because French cooks are said to have launched the modern restaurant — and even invented the word “restaurant” itself. Many etymologists and historians attribute the origins of both to A. Boulanger, a Parisian soup vendor who set up shop in 1765. Boulanger peddled bouillons restaurants — so-called restorative meat and vegetable broths, from the French restaurer, meaning “to restore or refresh” — an act that wasn’t entirely revolutionary, since other cooks were selling healing soups from “health houses” around the same time. But Boulanger’s approach was different because he also offered a menu of other meals at a time when most taverns and vendors served just one option, dictated by the chef.
Boulanger’s concept of seating guests and allowing them to choose their desired meal exploded in popularity after the French Revolution at the end of the 18th century, as kitchen workers who formerly served aristocratic households set up their own dining rooms or joined new eateries. By 1804, French diners could choose from more than 500 restaurants across the country.
But, while the etymology of “restaurant” is settled, is that the true story of the origin of public feeding venues? Some historians disagree with this long-told tale of the restaurant’s origin, suggesting there isn’t much evidence by way of historical documentation to prove Boulanger was a real person. And others believe attributing the public dining room to French ingenuity isn’t wholly accurate, since humans have been offering up their cooking talent to the hungry masses for millennia. Take, for example, how Chinese chefs in major cities such as Kaifeng and Hangzhou customized menus to appeal to traveling businessmen looking for familiar meals nearly 700 years before France’s iteration of the restaurant. Or the excavated ruins at Pompeii dating to 79 CE that include ornately decorated food stalls called thermopolia, where hungry Romans could choose from a variety of ready-to-eat dishes. Though the names have differed, smart humans have been selling snacks to each other for a long, long time.
Source: Interestingfacts.com
Contributed by Jane Hart
For Your Funny Bone
Poetry and Art by Sheila Benedis
power of a tree
just look just listen
my footsteps move slowly
like dancing shadows
my faint melodies go unnoticed
but they tell a story
echoes of dreams
like the trail
a snail leaves behind
if only I could become a tree
peace and hope would be
possible in the world
a tree could turn on a light
Seasons in Leaves
Art by Hart
Hambright's apartment was short on square footage, but the high ceilings provided lots of wall space
Fendleman’s stories were complicated
Celia had storm debris to deal with
The Tour de France officials had to say no
At Camp Woofy, all the kids could be who they were
Art and photos by Jane Hart
In and Around
By the Rockets’ Red Glare
Whether on the near or the far banks of the Hudson, the Fourth of July is a time for the awe and beauty of fireworks.
The Nyack brand, seen reflected in the Hudson (and photographed by Art Brady):
Or Fireworks seen reflected in Clermont’s
Photo by Carolyn Reiss
Bocce, Kendal-Style
When it’s not too cold and not too hot — and, definitely not too wet — Kendal’s Bocce athletes come together on the Bocce Court (aka the lawn between Alida and Fulton) on Wednesdays at 1:30. On July 3, Pace students Alejandra and Jessica, interning with Physical Therapy, joined them.
Photo by Pete Roggemann
Yes, Goats Have Personalities, Too
“You lookin’ at me?!”
“Oh, my, are you looking at me?”
Photos by Mimi Abramovitz
Senior Artists: Come Meet Senior Artists
The Senior Artists of Tarrytown’s Neighborhood House invite the Senior Artists of Kendal (and those who enjoy their work) to the opening reception of their Senior Art Workshop.
Date: Wednesday, July 10
Time: 1 pm
Place: Warner Library
Come Celebrate Senior Art!
Celebrating the Fourth — the Kendal Way
The Show Did Go On!
She who organizes everything: Muriel Fox awaits the start of the festivities and her role as EmCee . . .
Frank Neuwirth reads the Declaration of Independence. He first explained that the honor falls to him since he — and Bill Rakower — were there at the time.
Under Bob Singleton direction, the Kendal Singers provide song . . .
. . . and the audience joins in “America the Beautiful”
To break the serious mood, Jon Masters, Mike Kornfield, Greg Lozier, and Philip Monteleoni perform “A Little Tin Box” from the musical Fiorello, accompanied by Linda Mahoney. They brought it up to date with a new verse about “a little gold bar in his wife’s car.”
Jon Masters with his best “Who me?!”
And a surprise Thank-You bouquet to exceptional accompanist Linda Mahoney Herring
And, finally, the item long awaited: a debate. The question: Who was the worst president before the 21st century?
Carol Monteleoni, quoting many historians, makes her case for James Buchanan.
Norman Sissman discusses the presidency of Andrew Johnson.
Ann White delivers her argument for Warren G. Harding.
All those in favor . . .
The majority rules. “Winner” of the Worst President before the 21st century goes to [drum roll] . . . Andrew Johnson.
And the evening is wrapped up with a lusty rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
Not Everyone's Meat and Potatoes . . .
Recently a certain benevolent set of grandparents treated their foodie grandson to lunch at Stone Barns. They had chosen lunch due to the exorbitant price of dinner at this restaurant of renown ($350-450 per dinner, plus a required 22% “service charge” — yikes!).
A Stone Barns lunch is a more relaxed affair. Cafeteria-style service, and you have to take the “salad” out of its plastic protective covering yourself, ala our own Bistro-dining here at Kendal (so no service charge, ).
All three diners found the “small plate” menu interesting. And tasty. And . . . small.
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
The bill: $48 bucks — per person (center green stuff included). Worth it? Everyone must decide for themselves.
Dr. Seuss at KoH?!
Most — if not all — of us remember not simply the prose but the pictures in Dr. Seuss’s many, many, many books. We were read them as children — or read them on our own — and/or read them to our children and grandchildren (per chance, and those beyond!).
Gerry Mahoney has raised an interesting question. Have the characters from Dr. Seuss’s books . . .
. . . migrated to Kendal on Hudson?
It doth give one pause to think . . .
For Your Funny Bone
Contributed by Sally Kellock
Art by Hart
A sentimental pack rat, the princess saved the pea that won her the prince 200 years ago
Titania wondered if she was imagining Arnold or vice versa
Bobo was waiting out the noisy fireworks
Milton’s ideas sounded crazy, but they worked
Mrs. Renfrew was deeply connected to her climbing vine
Art and photos by Jane Hart
Art and Poetry by Sheila Benedis
Two Worlds
Inner world
Inspired by democracy
compassion for oppressed
lightness of peace hope justice
life fragile and precious
outer world
devastated by autocracy
darkness of war
precarious safety and health
innocent people in fear
Inner world
calm peaceful
place of freedom to create art
outer world
chaos and terror
Inner world
texture and movement of natural organic shapes
bright cheerful colors
soothing sound of grateful clouds
fragrant flowers
taste of honey
outer world
jagged geometric shapes
harsh colors
shrill sound of loud thunder
smell of rotten eggs
taste of bitterness
entrance to my apartment
welcoming oasis of joy and excitement
other apartments
more neutral
may I feel my inner beauty
may my creativity uplift the outer world
Diverse Paper Weaving
In and Around Kendal
Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day
Photo by Philip Monteleoni
A Robert Fulton Bloom
Photo by Joe Bruno
Goat Yoga
Downward Facing Goat
Warrior I
Billy prepares for Cat and Cow
Photos by Carolyn Reiss
Strolling in Rockwood Park on a Summer’s Day
Photos by Carolyn Reiss
End of Day
Photo by Carolyn Reiss
Out and About
‘Twas a Windy Day in Sleepy Hollow Town
The winds roiled Hudson waters at Kingsland Point Park.
Made all that more fun if you have a happy buddy along with you. And Peter Roggemann did —his grandson Tate!
The Hudson churning around the newly restored light house.
Photos by Bobbi and Peter Roggemann
The Great Grillers Grilling Greatly
Last year, the Kendal Grilling Club kicked off, with great reviews. Now that summer’s back again, so are the Grillers! The first (but by no means the last) “meeting” of 2024 was June 28. And it must be said (yes, it must) that the Great Grillers did greatly with their grilling. Interested in joining them as a Griller Club member? Contact Grill Master Peter Roggemann. (And start salivating!)
Photos contributed by Peter Roggemann