Monthly Archives: June 2013

SCOTUS & I Am Harvey Milk: Perfect Timing

Posted on June 27, 2013 by lisakwinkler

Thanks to the three hour time change between the East and West Coast, the producers of I am Harvey Milk,  an oratorio concert honoring the slain gay rights politician were able to update the film segments to include the latest … Continue reading →

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Letters to Camp

Posted on June 25, 2013 by lisakwinkler

My brother sent me the addresses of my nieces. The eldest is studying equine science at Cornell and the youngest is going to sleep away camp in Maine. And the best part? I can write to them! Yes, old-fashioned letters! … Continue reading →

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Slow Down: Turtle Crossing!

Posted on June 23, 2013 by lisakwinkler

A decapitated deer. A squished snake. A rotting raccoon. A pungent possum.   A rare skunk or porcupine. Road kill. If in a car, I often joke about stopping and bringing home dinner. On my bike, it’s a different story. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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June Jumble: Visits!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by lisakwinkler

I met my niece Sonia in NYC and we saw the whale exhibit  at the  American Museum of Natural History Museum.  Fascinating! We toured Princeton the next day; it’s on her college list, and stopped in to see my son and … Continue reading →

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Gender Equality: Where Should the Buttons Go?

Posted on June 14, 2013 by lisakwinkler

With the 4th grandchild due at the end of July, I wanted to knit something for him/her to wear home from the hospital.   I selected gender-neutral light mint cotton yarn that came complete with the pattern and three little duck … Continue reading →

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Maine Moments

Posted on June 10, 2013 by lisakwinkler

We spent a few days on the Maine coast, biking and hiking. Crisp cool air, wildflowers, water everywhere, and lobster.  Every town has a library,  a post office, more than one bookstore, a bike shop, and a yarn store featuring … Continue reading →

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Summer Invasions: Cicadas & Geese

Posted on June 3, 2013 by lisakwinkler

My grandson got out the car and covered his ears with his hands. “What’s that noise?” he asked. Then he answered, “I think it’s a monster waking up.” We’ve been reading the myth about Papagayo, the noisy parrot whose raucous … Continue reading →

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