New Acquisitions

1. The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
2. The Autocrat of the Breakfast-table by Oliver Wendell Holmes
3. Latecomers by Anita Brookner
4. Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal by Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.
5. Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg
6. Great Short Works of Stephen Crane
7. A Journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe

Wine Tasting Tour

It was David's idea for us to go on a break after my week-long work. It was a nice weekend afterall and we didn't want to miss the day by staying at home doing nothing (although I don't mind as I make cards; I could sit all day making them) while the sun is out. To make the day more enciting and meaningful David invited Pam to come with us on a tour.

We headed to Ithaca, New York to see Cornell University and drive around Cornell of course. Along the way we visited several wineries. The first stop was Goose Watch winery near Cayuga Lake. From there the wine tasting began. Wine tasting is affordable at $2 for a sample selection of eight wines. I didn't drink any wine as I am under medication (can't do it for nine months, hu hu hu). Pam likes dry to semi-dry wines while David like the sweet selection (ooops, there goes the glucose levels).

Prepare to meet the goose at Goose Watch winery.

We drive in style of course, in a hummer limo.

Wine and more wine.


David checking out the other products.

Pam: I can drink a gallon of wine in two seconds.

David: I can gulp that in half a second.

The tale of the group therapy starring David and Pam.

Cheers! Here's to Maggie Griffin.

David: Gulp. Gulp. Gulp. Good to the last drop.

Pam: Is mine sugarfree?

After Goose Watch we went to Thirsty Owl for more wine and lunch.

David and I both had the Reuben panini while Pam had a vegetarian sandwich.

In front of Thirsty Owl winery and bistro. It drizzled a bit but we were happy.

After Thirsty Owl we went to Sheldrake Point vineyard and bistro.

David: Is this made in China?

David and I (wearing my magnificent hat. A delightful fashion statement from somebody who watches Project Runway. Yikes.) by Sheldrake's garden.

Asian Family Day at the Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY

For the last time, I am not Chinese! Many people think I am Chinese (though I have nothing against Chinese people. It's just that I am not Chinese). I am not made in China! Another person thought I am Mexican. Do I look like I just crossed the border? Though I must admit during summer I turn into an Asian. Ha, the sun scorches my skin and my darn little secret is revealed. Anyway, here are some snapshots of what happened during the Asian Family Day held at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, NY.

An American lady playing a Japanese traditional instrument.

Filipino-Americans showcasing the beauty of the Philippines.

Kids enjoy activities featuring Asian-related puzzles and paper constructions.


Writing Chinese characters.

Korean exhibit.

The long lost Asian boy, David.

Nepal booth.

The Vietnamese booth.

Traditional Korean dance.

A dance routine from the Pakistanis.

Yey, I'm flying! I'm flying!

Haiku-reading.

Newly-polished nails.

Indians and imports dance to Slumdog Millionaire's Jai Ho.

Chinese fan dance (mainit kasi).

Traditional Asian costumes.

Ay, si ate, si kuya at kung sinu-sino pa. Kumpletos rekados.

Ooops, smile na, swerte pa, smile na kamo. O, smile na, smile na.

O, ari o, bill na sing patahi. Siling ni nanay nyo bongga gid kuno.

New Acquisitions

1. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
2. Stories by T.C. Boyle

Memorial Day 2009