The Thai New Year, called Songkram, is traditionally celebrated between April 13th and April 15th. At the Buddhist Meditation Center (Wat Prodketchettharam America) on Grand Island, New York, Songkram was celebrated on April 26th. It is a festival that features almsgiving, a water blessing for elders, a shared meal, dancing, and much more. I was […]
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Back in the mid-1990s, I saw an incredible documentary called “Microcosmos.” It was one of the most beautiful movies I had ever seen. It was all about the insects and other invertebrates who live in a quiet meadow in the French country side. I’ve loved plants for a long time but, until I saw this
I hope that you enjoyed the sample of the 200 or so photos that I took at the parade! It was a fun day and it was nice to have a community gather to celebrate together. Everyone I talked to (or hugged) seemed happy and full of the spirit of celebration together. See you tomorrow
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On Thursday, after I left Delaware Park, I walked by the AKG, the art gallery formerly known as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. It was closed for four years for reconstuction before being reopened as the AKG in 2023. I have not yet had an opportunity to visit, but I’m hoping that one of my future
The winner of the caption contest is Jeanine Byers, with her caption “Sweet Reads, Sweet Treats and Art”! Congratulations, Jeanine. Yesterday, I interviewed the winner of the contest, as Jeanine’s prize was that I would post her caption and tell you some interesting facts about Jeanine.So, first of all, this is Jeanine. She has a
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