http://www.attheworks.org/events.aspx
Buy your tickets now! August 1st is going to be a beautiful wonderful night and you will be disappointed if you only read about it on my blog…..why…..
-The Works volunteers and staff apply the essence of the museum- innovation, education, fun, elegance, great taste, partnership, community engagement into every event so no event should ever be missed.
-But this is the 1st one- the start of something very special and cool! Festa Bianco- party, light, bright, crisp and clean….with Italian theme to it. Know about Fete Blanc- this is the Licking County/ Works way to do it!
-Want to know more ask me- I'm on the committee being led by bright, dedicated young people- Sarah Schaab, Ashley Curl- woo hoo- you go girls! What an delight to get to know you. Sally Heckman, Matt Miller, Heather Downes, Andrew Guanciale, Kim Downs, Pat Jeffries- fellow committee members- you rock.
-So many ways to engage, support, give and enjoy at this event- you won't want to miss it. There are already over 150 signed up- in the summer, during a busy time- yes- way to go!! The Sponsors are amazing, Palumbo's food will be incredible….downtown Newark, this incredible education center- all need our support, every dollar, every volunteer hour matters!
-Other things going on- we get it- try to do both if you can…..The night will go on- dinner is sit down, family style- it will be fun- a seat can be saved for you…we will dance, we will laugh, we will catch up and we will make a difference.
Thanks for reading- my life on Newark-Granville Road is all the better because of opportunities like Festa Bianco!
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
happy birthday to me…..
Yes my birthday falls at a fantastic time of year! Over the years we've celebrated in a variety of ways often including sparklers and fireworks depending on the day of the week and the vacation schedule. When I search birthdays in past blog post "baseball" makes a repeat appearence. The holiday makes it festive and for years now includes quality family time at Apple Valley. Once again this year I've been blessed with wonderful sentiments and care to make me feel very special. It has been a very happy birthday in my life on Newark-Granville Road.
It has been a very special fourth. We certainly miss our girls but know they are having fun at camp! The weekend started with a letter from both girls- in one envelope. When we arrived home today- Monday- holiday for me woo hoo- there was another letter from Clare- she needed a few things. She was wise and opened with "Sally and I are both doing great". Last year with the broken ankle- mine- we went to Apple Valley for R+R and fantastic hospitality. So this year I really wanted to enjoy Granville's 4th and take advantage of local hospitality. And that we did- our life is filled with beautiful opportunities to connect with the good folks in this community and our festive celebration! We also enjoyed spending my whole birthday at the lake! We missed Will and Scott but the different dynamic worked just fine.
Some highlights and traditions during the 4th of July 2015 on Newark-Granville Road…..
-fireworks! We enjoy the festive atmosphere of Granville Fireworks, however we like to high tail it back to watch from afar. We rode our bikes to the party but returned just as dusk settled in to park our bikes and take a car to the top of Bryn Du. This year is was quite festive with young families following suit to avoid the loud bangs and booms and have easy access to bed time.
-fireworks outside of the community- we love to enjoy the fireworks on the water with good friends but this year we drove north after a full day of 4th of July in Granville taking in many shows at a distance from the road - pretty in their own way.
-Granville's 4th family games! new this year- something I've heard about but never seen up close and personal. Embracing the spirit we joined the fun- I have the skinned elbow from the three-legged race with Peter to prove it. I'm fine and in awe of the athletic ability of the sack racers, egg tossers, three legged movers/skippers and even the egg-spoon run! All ages were pretty impressive. Our community once again shines with this charm taking in the collective oohs and ahhs, cheers and claps.
-FireCracker Five- proud of Joe and Peter for crossing the finish line- so many great folks to cheer on at the Burg/New Burg intersection. Yay Granville Rotary for this five mile footrace year after year.
-Peter's support of the fair experience- he stood in all the lines to keep our process moving- god love this kid! We had a nice Ferris wheel ride- such a great place to people watch, see the layout of our village and chat with your 13 year old.
-great treats- the parties and the food- festive and delicious. Joe made our oriental slaw for the first party. He also delivered a wonderful birthday breakfast. I made the blueberry buckle and Ann had the best grilled salmon for my birthday dinner! Up and down our road and even across the lake we enjoyed the great cuisine of hosts and party goers- thank you.
-Birthday Swim for the Apple Valley Swim team! Our ranks grew with two new members- woo hoo! I kayaked over- I am the coach and this was a great vantage. Joe usually paddles but wanted to swim this go around. On the way back new member Beth took the boat and I enjoyed a swim. While swimming and observing Ann on the paddle board I committed to trying at the end of the journey. She picked up the vibe and made the call to swim to shore - I took on the board- my first time- good times!
-The mile long parade- a tradition we've taken in at various ways and are grateful for company and hosts over the years. It seemed particularly great this year- maybe we just know more people involved and value their efforts to delight and celebrate the important day!
I could keep on typing but will wrap it up. The birthday itself is rolled in to the holiday fun. I've opened beautiful gifts, and meaningful cards, been delighted by calls and song and facebook posts. Life on Newark-Granville Road has a very happy birthday girl because of all the good people reaching out to make it so- thank you.
It has been a very special fourth. We certainly miss our girls but know they are having fun at camp! The weekend started with a letter from both girls- in one envelope. When we arrived home today- Monday- holiday for me woo hoo- there was another letter from Clare- she needed a few things. She was wise and opened with "Sally and I are both doing great". Last year with the broken ankle- mine- we went to Apple Valley for R+R and fantastic hospitality. So this year I really wanted to enjoy Granville's 4th and take advantage of local hospitality. And that we did- our life is filled with beautiful opportunities to connect with the good folks in this community and our festive celebration! We also enjoyed spending my whole birthday at the lake! We missed Will and Scott but the different dynamic worked just fine.
Some highlights and traditions during the 4th of July 2015 on Newark-Granville Road…..
-fireworks! We enjoy the festive atmosphere of Granville Fireworks, however we like to high tail it back to watch from afar. We rode our bikes to the party but returned just as dusk settled in to park our bikes and take a car to the top of Bryn Du. This year is was quite festive with young families following suit to avoid the loud bangs and booms and have easy access to bed time.
-fireworks outside of the community- we love to enjoy the fireworks on the water with good friends but this year we drove north after a full day of 4th of July in Granville taking in many shows at a distance from the road - pretty in their own way.
-Granville's 4th family games! new this year- something I've heard about but never seen up close and personal. Embracing the spirit we joined the fun- I have the skinned elbow from the three-legged race with Peter to prove it. I'm fine and in awe of the athletic ability of the sack racers, egg tossers, three legged movers/skippers and even the egg-spoon run! All ages were pretty impressive. Our community once again shines with this charm taking in the collective oohs and ahhs, cheers and claps.
-FireCracker Five- proud of Joe and Peter for crossing the finish line- so many great folks to cheer on at the Burg/New Burg intersection. Yay Granville Rotary for this five mile footrace year after year.
-Peter's support of the fair experience- he stood in all the lines to keep our process moving- god love this kid! We had a nice Ferris wheel ride- such a great place to people watch, see the layout of our village and chat with your 13 year old.
-great treats- the parties and the food- festive and delicious. Joe made our oriental slaw for the first party. He also delivered a wonderful birthday breakfast. I made the blueberry buckle and Ann had the best grilled salmon for my birthday dinner! Up and down our road and even across the lake we enjoyed the great cuisine of hosts and party goers- thank you.
-Birthday Swim for the Apple Valley Swim team! Our ranks grew with two new members- woo hoo! I kayaked over- I am the coach and this was a great vantage. Joe usually paddles but wanted to swim this go around. On the way back new member Beth took the boat and I enjoyed a swim. While swimming and observing Ann on the paddle board I committed to trying at the end of the journey. She picked up the vibe and made the call to swim to shore - I took on the board- my first time- good times!
-The mile long parade- a tradition we've taken in at various ways and are grateful for company and hosts over the years. It seemed particularly great this year- maybe we just know more people involved and value their efforts to delight and celebrate the important day!
I could keep on typing but will wrap it up. The birthday itself is rolled in to the holiday fun. I've opened beautiful gifts, and meaningful cards, been delighted by calls and song and facebook posts. Life on Newark-Granville Road has a very happy birthday girl because of all the good people reaching out to make it so- thank you.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
perfect night for a vodka tonic and a game of tennis
Yes- simple things- back on the tennis court, competitive match of Canadian Doubles on this Canada day, happiness to see Peter have a real game (that kicked in during 2nd set not when he was my partner) and dinner outside starting with a vodka tonic. I love the long days and evenings with daylight. When departed the club tonight and it was still light- 9:25 pm! We watched a beautiful organ almost full moon rise. We miss the girls but embrace a compact family during this time and enjoy engaging with our middle child. Life on Newark-Granville Road in the summer, welcome July and active happy nights- cheers!
Monday, June 29, 2015
God willing and the creek don't rise….Camp Allehgany 2015
The girls are at camp and the count down for the letter- make that letters- has started. If you read yesterday's blog you know we had amazing weekend with our Greenbrier stay as part of Camp Drop-Off. Camp Alleghany is a few miles from America's Resort and has been adopted as part of the camp experience. This year is was on the front end- when we go back to pick up the girls we're taking advantage of wonderful Lewisburg, WVA and the historic town.
The drop off will be one for the record books- like no other we've had. I went to camp there for two years when I was Sally's age and Clare is going on year three- this is Sally's first year. We received the email warning us drop off would have a new procedure due to the high water level of the river. The email came while we were at lunch and it gave us conversation to distract from our farewells. We hoped it would recede and we'd return to the normal process. The normal process is a barge with groups of campers and parents crossing to camp together. Parents help with set-up, bed making, etc…Clare the planner made new lists and was prepared to re-pack and follow instructions.
The river did not recede so before departing the Greenbrier the trunks were reopened and packing shifted. Getting the girls to camp involved a motorized boat due to the fast current! I've never seen the water so high when we unloaded the car. Camp is always about safety and the plan was the right one. Joe and I helped with the lice-check (all clear for us phew) and medial form questions and then stood in line for about an hour chatting wtih new Denison pal from Cinci and others. Sally was a champ and her excitement to be included this year carried the day. I followed her lead and remained happy. It wasn't until today that it hit me and I felt the emptiness of not experiencing camp set up. Not because I am worried- she is in great hands. Not because I have to be with her. I simply love camp and I wanted to be able to visualize and know a bit more about what her home away from home will be like for three weeks. I wanted to share the ghany fun even if only an hour. I feel the same for Clare although our senior camper/midway is pretty self sufficient. What also carried my energy yesterday was Clare's great coaching, good big sistering. Clare spent the last few weeks getting Sally ready and helping Sally be in the happy place she was to accept the change of plans for camp arrival. Thank you Clare.
Life on Newark-Granville Road is about all about being in wait for the old fashioned letter to take me back to West Virginia. Pictures below show the joy in their faces the spirit of anticipation of girl time in the great outdoors.
The drop off will be one for the record books- like no other we've had. I went to camp there for two years when I was Sally's age and Clare is going on year three- this is Sally's first year. We received the email warning us drop off would have a new procedure due to the high water level of the river. The email came while we were at lunch and it gave us conversation to distract from our farewells. We hoped it would recede and we'd return to the normal process. The normal process is a barge with groups of campers and parents crossing to camp together. Parents help with set-up, bed making, etc…Clare the planner made new lists and was prepared to re-pack and follow instructions.
The river did not recede so before departing the Greenbrier the trunks were reopened and packing shifted. Getting the girls to camp involved a motorized boat due to the fast current! I've never seen the water so high when we unloaded the car. Camp is always about safety and the plan was the right one. Joe and I helped with the lice-check (all clear for us phew) and medial form questions and then stood in line for about an hour chatting wtih new Denison pal from Cinci and others. Sally was a champ and her excitement to be included this year carried the day. I followed her lead and remained happy. It wasn't until today that it hit me and I felt the emptiness of not experiencing camp set up. Not because I am worried- she is in great hands. Not because I have to be with her. I simply love camp and I wanted to be able to visualize and know a bit more about what her home away from home will be like for three weeks. I wanted to share the ghany fun even if only an hour. I feel the same for Clare although our senior camper/midway is pretty self sufficient. What also carried my energy yesterday was Clare's great coaching, good big sistering. Clare spent the last few weeks getting Sally ready and helping Sally be in the happy place she was to accept the change of plans for camp arrival. Thank you Clare.
Life on Newark-Granville Road is about all about being in wait for the old fashioned letter to take me back to West Virginia. Pictures below show the joy in their faces the spirit of anticipation of girl time in the great outdoors.
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| Off they go to ghany! |
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Writing a blog entry….from the Greenbrier
We are back and I'm typing this while seated at my desk in my house on Newark-Granville Road, however my morning included my position shown below and to the left. And I did indeed start the post content with pen and paper. I sat in the Greenbrier's writing room to pen a letter to my girls. I forgot to mail the letter I had prepared earlier to mail from a West Virgina town so I wrote one this morning and stowed it in their duffels to find when they unpacked. While writing with real pen and paper in the historic and beautiful space I came up with this post idea and snapped the photo.
Our trip was a whirlwind and provides many topics for the blog, however I'm tired and it is time for bed. This entry will simply be an encouragement to visit the Greenbreir and write a letter or journal entry of your own from this space. And I will share a few of the delights encountered during our escape to WVA! If you have been to "America's resort" allow this entry and these photos to take you back.
We had another fantastic visit. The girls were delighted with the care we and the staff at the resort provided before they spend three weeks in rustic albeit beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed the quality time together before being a part for three weeks. We all enjoyed being with me when I'm at the Greenbrier- I relax and feel a million miles away and revel in the color, design, hospitality, charm, history, and taste. We ate well, swam, talked, laughed and enjoyed the view. We saw an old friend and made a new one- all with Denison connections! I exercised early this am with a walk/run taking in the preparations for the Greenbrier Classic Golf Tournament. I returned to the nature trail along Howard's Creek and did some yoga, strength and mediation. And you know what else I found- a bathing suit! It has been years since I found and bought a suit I like. We took in the new construction, had pool time, reading time and time to just be! And I wrote some letters and made some notes- nothing work related- just about my life this weekend not on Newark-Granville Road but at the Greenbrier where I was welcomed back with delight.
And now it is "sleepy time" on Newark-Granville Road.
Our trip was a whirlwind and provides many topics for the blog, however I'm tired and it is time for bed. This entry will simply be an encouragement to visit the Greenbreir and write a letter or journal entry of your own from this space. And I will share a few of the delights encountered during our escape to WVA! If you have been to "America's resort" allow this entry and these photos to take you back.
We had another fantastic visit. The girls were delighted with the care we and the staff at the resort provided before they spend three weeks in rustic albeit beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed the quality time together before being a part for three weeks. We all enjoyed being with me when I'm at the Greenbrier- I relax and feel a million miles away and revel in the color, design, hospitality, charm, history, and taste. We ate well, swam, talked, laughed and enjoyed the view. We saw an old friend and made a new one- all with Denison connections! I exercised early this am with a walk/run taking in the preparations for the Greenbrier Classic Golf Tournament. I returned to the nature trail along Howard's Creek and did some yoga, strength and mediation. And you know what else I found- a bathing suit! It has been years since I found and bought a suit I like. We took in the new construction, had pool time, reading time and time to just be! And I wrote some letters and made some notes- nothing work related- just about my life this weekend not on Newark-Granville Road but at the Greenbrier where I was welcomed back with delight.
And now it is "sleepy time" on Newark-Granville Road.
Friday, June 26, 2015
#best of denison…why…supporting the fair college on the hill!
This has been a fun week of posting on facebook in my life on Newark-Granville Road. The #BestofDenison campaign on social media- FB is my preferred posting place, however I've done my share on Twitter and made an attempt to engage on Instagram too. I'm not only playing along because I now work at Denison or am an engaged alumna- I want to increase visibility and help support the cause. #BestofDenison is to showcase all the good, and the pride we have about so many components of Denison and the education provided and it links to annual fund donations. These amazing things happen in Granville, at Denison because of generosity and support of alumni, parents, friends/staff of the college- we can all give. The fiscal year ends June 30th and gifts are needed: www.denison.edu/give
Class of 1990 Alums- lets reach our goal- we had 76 folks on campus, lets get to $75,000- we're so close! We received an incredible education, created relationships that surpassed 25 years because others that went before us gave to the college.
Local Friends- Denison is a non-profit thriving in our community- lets help keep it strong with a tax-deductible gift! Engage with the collage- attend art and sporting events. Eat in the dining hall, walk the campus and bio reserve- know donations make all of that possible.
All others- Denison is a college that changes lives- great book describing why this is so. I'm fortunate to see the students engaged, happy, challenged. I've spent the week talking to current parents hearing incredible counts of their children's experiences at Denison- good things are happening, the best of things are happening.
Every dollar and donation counts and helps. Life on Newark-Granville Road is all about helping the best of Denison continue and your support is appreciated!
Class of 1990 Alums- lets reach our goal- we had 76 folks on campus, lets get to $75,000- we're so close! We received an incredible education, created relationships that surpassed 25 years because others that went before us gave to the college.
Local Friends- Denison is a non-profit thriving in our community- lets help keep it strong with a tax-deductible gift! Engage with the collage- attend art and sporting events. Eat in the dining hall, walk the campus and bio reserve- know donations make all of that possible.
All others- Denison is a college that changes lives- great book describing why this is so. I'm fortunate to see the students engaged, happy, challenged. I've spent the week talking to current parents hearing incredible counts of their children's experiences at Denison- good things are happening, the best of things are happening.
Every dollar and donation counts and helps. Life on Newark-Granville Road is all about helping the best of Denison continue and your support is appreciated!
Monday, June 22, 2015
returning the favor…..
When we go to Maryland we love our pool time and a home cooked meal. My parents came to visit and the timing was great. I was able to be with my Dad on Father's Day and it worked to see Peter play baseball under the lights on the big field. I love cooking a meal for my parents. After all these years even the kids know what they like. So when at the IGA we pick up things that we don't usually keep around- just to make Pap happy. Well some of it makes me happy too- happy hour supplies- cheese and crackers.
The weather cooperated for us and I'm so pleased. Yesterday we had a nice pool day at Moundbuilders. My father likes to sit in the shade and read- our pool is ideal for that and it is they way I like to do pool time too. My mom likes to feel the warmth of the sun and chat and that is exactly what we did. The water temp was gorgeous so we all spent time swimming, floating and enjoying being together. Nana thought it was pretty fun to see me beat Peter in a 25 free- woo hoo! Tonight's baseball game weather was ideal- cool, but not cold, warm but not hot! And they won- hooray for the Granville team.
Today they came to see me in the new office and have quality lunch time with just me. I'm the oldest and love my alone time with my parents. I took them to lunch at Slayter and then I took them shopping in the book store for Dad's father's day gift. Role reversal from all those visits all those Denison shopping days. Life on Newark-Granville Road likes to return a favor, in particular for my parents.
The weather cooperated for us and I'm so pleased. Yesterday we had a nice pool day at Moundbuilders. My father likes to sit in the shade and read- our pool is ideal for that and it is they way I like to do pool time too. My mom likes to feel the warmth of the sun and chat and that is exactly what we did. The water temp was gorgeous so we all spent time swimming, floating and enjoying being together. Nana thought it was pretty fun to see me beat Peter in a 25 free- woo hoo! Tonight's baseball game weather was ideal- cool, but not cold, warm but not hot! And they won- hooray for the Granville team.
Today they came to see me in the new office and have quality lunch time with just me. I'm the oldest and love my alone time with my parents. I took them to lunch at Slayter and then I took them shopping in the book store for Dad's father's day gift. Role reversal from all those visits all those Denison shopping days. Life on Newark-Granville Road likes to return a favor, in particular for my parents.
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