While visiting Staten Island, I went to lunch and had an art outing in NJ. Scoff as you may at the thought of there being culture in NJ - it does exist. The old NJ State Fairgrounds has done something very unique with its old buildings and landscaping.They made it into an art center.Opening in 1992, the Grounds for Sculpture occupies about thirty-five acres of land providing a beautiful setting for art. Who knew?After a very nice lunch in Rats restaurant with Aunt Fran, Uncle Joe, my cousin Linda and her energetic daughter Kate (whom I absolutely adore!) we strolled through the grounds on a very warm summer afternoon. What a fabulous place. If you are ever near Hamilton,NJ you must go. The grounds are immaculately manicured and the art varied. There is something for everyone.
In second place behind Philly (again!). 4 games back! Lost to the Yankees 0- 15! Here we go again! YIKES!
Flora & Fauna of the Week!
Orchids - mine is blooming nicely!
Quote
Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense. - Robert Frost
Today in History: 16 June 2009
1858 – Abraham Lincoln delivers his House Divided speech in Springfield, Illinois.
1904 – Irish author James Joyce begins a relationship with Nora Barnacle, and subsequently uses the date to set the actions for his novel Ulysses; traditionally "Bloomsday
1915 – The foundation of the British Women's Institute.
1963 – Soviet Space Program: Vostok 6 Mission – Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space.
HAPPY BLOOMSDAY
People
1890 – Stan Laurel, British-born actor and comedian (d. 1965) born on this date
1938 – Joyce Carol Oates, American novelist born on this date
1941 – Lamont Dozier, American record company executive born on this date
1977 – Wernher von Braun, German-born rocket scientist (b. 1912) dies on this date.
No comments:
Post a Comment