Steps in my time

Did walk all over Manhattan for our last weekend of the summer. 

The smallest hotel room

Stayed at the Jane Hotel on our quick trip to NYC. The decor is nautical. The beds are narrow bunks. The bathroom is down the hall. The price is good.

More from Rome

Look at this picture taken on my “you can’t get there from here” walk from the motel to the theater. I have two shots from this spot. This one show the full welcome display. The other one show the electronic hardware store marquee. It’s impossible to illustrate the confused, complicated traffic intersection off to the left. Maybe I need to launch a drone to show the madness of this place.

Where I used to park my car

It was freshman move-in day. I decided to wait until later to go to my office to avoid the traffic, since I was driving. It was surprisingly quiet. I suppose they had some activity to entertain, to ward off homesickness, and/or teach safe sex practices.
I don’t mind the walk to my car. It’s a lovely night. At the top of the hill is the new Welcome Center. I’ve been here long enough to have a “I remember when” moment.

What I love and hate about Rome, NY

Capitolfest 16 is this weekend. Lots of wonderful movies and inevitable frustration getting around town. Rome, NY, sacrificed its soul to the automobile many years ago.

Getting ready

I rode the bus up the hill to spend the afternoon learning some of the new technology that I can use in my classes. The ideas are just bubbling up in my mind, so many possibilities.
I walked down for the first time since May. I couldn't believe it. There was a fresh carpet of asphalt on the cow path. How they got all the equipment staged on the hairpin curve to lay it?
I love being on campus just before students return. Bless all those who work during the summer.

Fixing up

This commercial establishment is getting a new skin. I guess business is good. Then I realize that it’s the local funeral home.

Do you know what is hard?

I’m almost out of thread for my lace. It’s now 30 inches long.
I went too far and now I want to go back and add an edging.
It’s harder to unknit lace than to knit it.

Good news, bad news 2

Bad news first, it’s going to be sunny and 90 degrees today.

Good news is that the chance of rain is low and they will try to refinish our porch. 

Good news, bad news

Bad news first, I lost my sunglasses. They fell out of my backpack in Kraków.
Good news, my eyeglass prescription hasn’t changed. I don’t need new glasses. I can just replace the sunglasses.

Flushing the hydrants

We made it home in time for the yearly maintenance. Does this happen everywhere? I don’t remember it from other places I’ve lived. I can’t imagine they did it in the panhandle.