Niagara Falls, May 2013

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These pictures show Niagara Falls with spring colors.

Niagara Falls, October 2012

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These photos show Niagara Falls with fall colors.

Fall in the Adirondacks

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Syracuse University owns Minnowbrook Conference Center in Blue Mountain Lake, New York, in the Adirondack Mountains. The conference center is used for some university activities, as well as is available for rent by others. These photos show some of the … Continue reading →

Apple Picking in the Empire State

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In late October, our family went to Beak and Skiff Apple Orchard, near Lafayette, New York to pick apples. A number of international students (from China, Haiti, and Kenya) went with us. We picked Empire apples (my favorites) and Macoun … Continue reading →

The Great New York State Fair

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I didn’t go to the New York State Fair this year, but went in 2012 with some family members and friends. These photos show some of what we saw, including some first time riders on fair rides.

Maple Sugaring at Beaver Lake Nature Center

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This morning we went with some friends to Beaver Lake Nature Center to have a pancake and sausage breakfast with real maple syrup and to see the maple sugaring demonstration. My blog post from March 2012 shows the different stations that … Continue reading →

Apple Picking at Beak and Skiff

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On Saturday, September 29th I took a group of international scholars and students apple picking at Beak and Skiff orchards near Lafayette, New York. It was a beautiful, sunny morning and a great day for picking apples.

Onondaga Nation School Arts and Craft Show

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In late April, we went to the Onondaga Nation School Arts and Craft Show held at the Onondaga Nation School. Besides seeing arts and crafts from members of regional Native American communities, we also heard beautiful music by Akwesane Mohawk … Continue reading →

A Robin’s Nest

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In late April and May, a robin built a nest on our rolled up canopy on the back side of our house. These photos show the process from the nest building through the empty nest.

Emerging Leaves

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Note: The fact that I haven’t posted on this blog in about six weeks speaks to the busyness of my life. But now I have a bit more time and will catch up on some posts that have been simmering. … Continue reading →