In and Around Kendal

March 17: ’Tis a Day for the Wearin’ o’ the Green

The Roggemann Clan—begorrah!

Photo by Gerry Mahoney

Photo by Maria Harris

Photo by Maria Harris

In Like a Lion (a Sea Lion, Maybe?)

Photo by Marilyn Bottjer

Out — or, Anyway, Midway — Like a Lamb

“ . . . a host of golden daffodils . . .”

Photo by Edward Kasinec

Sofia and the Pussy Willows

Photo by Naomi Gross

A Philosophical Viewpoint

A reflection on reflection: a view from the bridge

Photo by Art Brady

March Birthdays

Photo by Harry Bloomfeld

Daphne’s Tragic Demise

Once upon a time, a nymph of a tree named Daphne lived in Rockwood Park. Some children called her “the lady tree.” She bore certain characteristics of a woman endowed.

Daphne at the height of her powers

Photo by Harry Bloomfeld

Alas, one day, the winds rose up against Daphne. They blew and blew, assailing her from every side. The force of their blows were more than the old girl could take. The result was devastating to behold.

Photo by Gerry Mahoney

Photo by Mimi Abramovitz

Photo by Mimi Abramovitz

Photo by Harry Bloomfeld

Just when she thought the worst had passed, the buzz saws arrived. While she admired the clean cuts, she knew the very end was near.

Photo by Mimi Abramovitz

Photo by Edward Kasinec

Photo by Harry Bloomfeld

Hikers and walkers will miss the old girl.

Sustainable Art at KoH

A work of repurposed art now hangs in the Craft Room. Quilt patches were created by Kendal quilters Florence Walker, Alice Clague, Susan Yao, Sally Costa, Marianne Bloomfeld, Meera Srinivasan, Carolyn Klinger, created the work, with a hooked background by Marilyn Bottjer. Materials used are recycled tee shirts donated by Jody Spellun, Mike Kornfield, Marion Loemker, Florence Walker, and Marilyn Bottjer.

Photo by Marilyn Bottjer