Something a little bit lighter.

They really do a fantastic job with things like this.

California fires

This article was in the NTY today:

With Pride, Californians Step Up to Fight Fires - NYTimes.com

July 4

Laura, Isaac the first great grandson & Winsome Ruth’s daughter.

the start of the Duck Race

The Biblio Barn

adjacent house

Lucy, Oliver & Henry

Anna & Chiara

We went up to visit my friend Ruth on the July 4. It was wonderful. The 4th is when her family has their traditional big gathering, so a lot of them were there and they are all very nice and lively people. The kids had a lot of fun running around; we took part in the annual rubber duck race (did not win) and stayed for dinner and fire works. On Saturday we drove to Maya and Guy’s. They were having a BBQ for friends. I think close to 20 kids were there, a fun occasion. We slept over and came home today. Another couple with their two kids also spent the nigh. Between Ruth’s and Maya’s Chandran did some book shopping. One of the books stores we visited is the Bibliog. Barn, a lovely old books store. It is currently for sale. The Sale would include the bookstore, the adjacent house and 5 acres. We did not ask the price. We are off on

Wednesday for our California trip, see you all there.

Basement Remodel

We have most of the finishing touches in place. Here is the den with a perfect spot for Brenda's burl clock and the glass storage in Ashwani's workshop.

Sorry guys.

This might be funnier in a political setting, but you might enjoy it.

A Day at the Beach.

Sofia, Daniela, Chiara, Laura, Nick and Luca.

My friend Daniela, who now lives in Milan, is visiting NY with her family. We went to Coney Island yesterday. I don’t think I have ever gone on a weekday, what a difference, the beach was practically empty. We had a great time, the kids got along very well together.

Who would have thought..

could be so beautiful. Left coast clan- should I thin my potato plants? This is my first veg. garden, I think I planted everything too close.