The Tuffin sisters had agreed to reboot as redheads
Deeply different from her parents, Doreen had an aversion to hats
Uncomfortable on public transportation, Carina went from Point A to Point B in a ceramic ladle
Surrounded by his courtiers, King Neptune appeared on the first waterproof postage stamp
Weird stuff was coming out of Mabel Spooner's 3D printer
Betty Ann had no room in her life for drab
Art and photos by Jane Hart
my paper sculptures
a meditation
beauty and intricacy
found in the natural world
evoke a tactile and visual journey
marriage of craftsmanship and nature
textures echo nature’s own handiwork
respectful collaboration with the organic world
a medium for storytelling
each curve whispers a tale
embracing my transformative touch
reflection of complex and tender relationships
within myself and my environment
joy
healing
self discovery
empowerment
creative expression
Photos by Philip Monteleoni
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
While LOL , BTW, and LMK have gained acceptance in the texting lexicon, Margaret Ann Roth has contributed a list that just might have more relevance for Kendalites:
ATD: At the Doctor’s
BTW: Bring the Wheelchair
BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth
CBM: Covered By Medicare
CGU: Can’t Get Up
CR: Can’t Remember
DTAF: Don’t Trust A Fart
DWI: Driving While Incontinent
FWBB: Friend with Beta Blockers
FWIW: Forgot Where I Was
Continued Next Week . . .
While there are lots of things happening in Kendal, Sleepy Hollow offers plenty to do, as well. And, best of all, the Warner Library can help you offload all those volumes of books you don’t have room for! Check out below what’s up in January:
Sleepy Hollow has a rich history—both before and after it became an incorporated town 150 years ago. Each month—as part of its anniversary—interesting snippets of history are part of its anniversary website. And you, lucky Kendal viewer, can find those here.
A River That Flows Two Ways
The Hudson River, known as the Muhheakunnuk ("river that flows two ways") to the Lenape, has always provided great advantages to the people who lived alongside it. The indigenous peoples inhabited this area for over 10,000 years prior to the European colonization of the surrounding Valley. The most recent, the Weckquaesgeek, who scholars believe were affiliated with the Munsee-Lenape, hunted game along the river’s edge, raised corn and other crops on the fertile banks, and fished its waters for shad, sturgeon and oysters. One of the documented indigenous settlements was called Alipkconk (“a place of elms”), located along the eastern bank in the Tarrytown/ Sleepy Hollow area.
Sleepy Hollow
The name Sleepy Hollow has its origins in the Dutch language, specifically from the term “Die Slaperinge Haven” (or a derivation thereof), which translates to “Sleepy Harbor” or “Sleepy Hollow.” This name seems to have been descriptive of a cove that sat in the area that became the location of the General Motors automobile assembly plant and is now the site of the Edge-on-Hudson development.
Philipsburg Manor
Frederick Philipse, a carpenter by trade, immigrated to America around 1650. He was known in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam as a Master Carpenter, essentially acting as an architect, a builder, a real estate developer, and an entrepreneur in the growing colony. Margaret Hardenbroeck was just 22 when she arrived in New Amsterdam in 1659 to work for her uncle as a “factor” or merchant’s representative. Margaret soon met and married wealthy merchant Pieter DeVries, who died not long after the birth of their daughter in 1661. Fredrick and Margaret met and married the following year. She brought to this new partnership both wealth, as an heiress to her first husband’s sizable estate, and business savvy, as an international trader with her own ships and a respected voice in the business community. Together, they became the richest couple in the colony. Over the next twenty years, they amassed a large estate along the Hudson River, extending from Spuyten Duyvil to the Croton River (including our entire village), eventually including over 52,000 acres of land.
Old Dutch Church
The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow was built by Frederick Philipse and his second wife Catherine Van Cortlandt over three and a quarter centuries ago. It has been recognized as one of the oldest churches in New York that continues to host worship services, is a National Historic Landmark, and is the setting for Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
George Washington
George Washington passed through our community several times. One of the most well-documented visits occurred on July 2, 1781, when General Washington and his Continental army rested at the Old Dutch Church on their way to Dobbs Ferry to meet up with the French Army.
Washington Irving
Washington Irving, the youngest of William and Sarah Irving’s 11 children, was born in New York City in 1783. Irving first came to our community in 1798, when he was sent here by his family to escape a dangerous Yellow Fever epidemic that had struck New York City. While spending the summer here, he visited with local families and stopped at many historic sites, including the Old Dutch Church. Irving was so deeply affected by his time here that he based one of his most famous short stories on the community. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, written in 1820, is truly a remarkable tale that helped propel Irving into becoming the first American author to earn international acclaim.
Kendal’s own Sheila Benedis’ handmade book, Compassion, will be featured in the Books As Life Members’ Exhibition at the Philadelphia Center for Books.
Compassion Artist Book, by Sheila Benedis
The exhibition is at The University of the Arts, Gallery 224, 333 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia. The show runs from Monday, January 22 through Saturday, February 24, with an opening reception, January 27, 5 - 7 pm. The exhibition examines the impact of art and creativity as we move through our daily lives. For more information, please contact Sheila at sbenedis@gmail.com
The idea for a center for the book in Philadelphia first took root in 2003 in the minds of two MFA candidates in the Book Arts/Printmaking program at The University of the Arts. As they experienced the abundance of great books and manuscripts in the institutions of the greater Philadelphia area, they were inspired to found an organization to act as a bridge between Philadelphia’s cultural riches and its passionate bibliophiles, artists, collectors, librarians, educators, and students of all ages. The core group was formed in 2005, invited membership, and Philadelphia Center for the Book was born.
Intelligence is like underwear. It is important that you have it, but not necessary that you show it off.
Scientists say the universe is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. They forgot to mention morons.
You know that tingly little feeling you get when you like someone? That’s your common sense leaving your body.
A conclusion is the part where you get tired of thinking.
My resolution was to read more. So I put the subtitles on my television.
Maybe if we tell people that the brain is an app then they will start using it.
You have two parts of the brain: the “right” and the “left.” In the left side there is nothing right, and in the right side there is nothing left.
The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.
Contributed by Bob Abramovitz
So you love The Great Courses played every week on channel 970 and would like to revisit them ? Or you don’t have a TV and wish you could watch them?
Great news about 970-played Great Courses! They now live in the Kendal’s library! You can check them out and watch them at your leisure just like any other DVD there.
Where? You can find them stored in a drawer below the other DVDs. DVD sets can be signed out any old time, day or night.
What’s in the stash? Search “Great Courses” in the Library catalog for a complete list: librarycat.org/lib/2blackcats.
Contributed by Barbara Bruno
Contributed by Jeff O’Donnell
It was TGIF for the Futterman boys
Curiously none of the Jolly Green Giant’s kids inherited any of his jolly green genes
Sir Walter’s great, great, great grandson was keeping chivalry alive
Charlie had his mother’s whole shopping list in his head
Uh oh, they got your SSN, your passwords, and all your secrets
Art and photos by Jane Hart
Photo by Edward Kasinec
Photos by Hubert Herring
Looking towards West 57th Street
Mini-Falls
Photos by Edward Kasinec
Epiphany: when the three wise men (aka three kings) arrive at the manger to see Jesus. It marks the end of the Christmas Season. And in Scandinavia, it’s a big thing! This year at one dining table, it was just that — and accompanied by the tradition Glog!
It’s true, a Kendal resident has become a star: Rufus Schneeman. Not familiar with the name? Just knock on the door of the Mary Powell Schneeman apartment for an introduction. Rufus is their 18-month-old cat. And not just any 18-month-old cat. Rufus was named Pet of the Month by the no less than the prestigious River Journal newspaper, which covers river towns from Tarrytown to Peekskill. Want to know more about the glory that is among us? Click here for the River Journal’s coverage of Rufus’ stardom.
We include here Rufus’ official picture and a couple of others. Rufus felt that one could not possible capture his exceptional qualities.
River Journal, January 10, 2024
Contributed by Ann Marie Schneeman
POSTED ON: JANUARY 12, 2024 — 12:18PM
New Rate: $.30 per 15 minutes
New Hours:
• Beekman Avenue 9am - 6:30pm: Three hour limit
• Broadway/Route 9: 9am - 5pm: Two hour limit
• Valley Street East and West to Depeyster Street (Previously to Wildey Street): 9am - 5pm: Two hour limit
• Cortlandt Street 9am - 5pm: Two hour limit
New Metered Spaces:
• Beekman Avenue meters will extend to Kendal Ave on both the North and South sides
• Beekman Avenue will also be metered from Clinton Street to River Street on both sides
• Philips Manor Train Station will have ten spaces metered from 10am — 6pm Monday — Saturday
Pay Station Locations (coin and cards accepted)
• 21 Beekman Avenue Lot
• Beekman Avenue and Hudson Street
• Beekman Avenue and North Washington Avenue in front of bank
• Beekman Avenue and Pocantico Street
• Cortlandt Street and College Avenue by the firehouse
• Broadway/Route 9 and Chestnut
• Valley Street and North Washington Avenue near car wash
• Cortlandt Street and Depeyster Street
• Beekman Avenue and Clinton Street **to be installed shortly**
Comments are welcome at the Board of Trustee's work session on 1/16/24 at 7pm at Sleepy Hollow Village Hall, 28 Beekman.
The ParkMobile app is available at the Apple App Store, Google Play or by visiting www.ParkMobile.io
App instructions are available by selecting the ParkMobile button on the Village of Sleepy Hollow's website: www.sleepyhollowny.gov
Please contact the Village of Sleepy Hollow Police Department with questions at 914-631-0800
Today I was in a shoe store that sells only shoes, nothing else. A young girl with a tattoo and green hair walked over to me and asked, “What brings you in today?” I looked at her and said, “I'm interested in buying a refrigerator.” She didn’t quite know how to respond; had that deer in the headlights look.
I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it.
When people see a cat’s litter box they always say, “Oh, have you got a cat” I just say, “No, it’s for company!”
Employment application blanks always ask who is to be called in case of an emergency. I think you should write, “An ambulance.”
The older you get the tougher it is to lose weight because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.
The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
Have you ever noticed: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are XL.
The sole purpose of a child’s middle name is so he knows when he’s really in trouble.
Did you ever notice that ,when you put the 2 words “The” and “IRS” together, it spells “Theirs”?
Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
Some people try to turn back their “odometers.” Not me. I want people to know why I look this way.
I’ve traveled a long way, and a lot of the roads were not paved.
Ah! Being young is beautiful but being old is comfortable.
Contributed by Cynthia Ferguson
Art Brady really outdid himself this year with his portraits taken at the New Year’s Eve party. Have a look:
And the artist himself, along with his muse . . .
Photos by Art Brady
Contributed by Jane Hart
Contributed by Donald Butt
Two Worlds
Inner world
democracy
compassion for oppressed
lightness of peace and hope
life fragile and precious
outer world
autocracy
darkness of war
lack of safety and health
innocent people suffering
Inner world calm peaceful place to create art
outer world chaos and terror
Inner world
texture and movement of natural organic shapes
bright cheerful colors
soothing sound of grateful clouds
fragrance of flowers
taste of honey
outer world
jagged geometric shapes
harsh colors
shrill sound of loud thunder
smell of rotten eggs
taste of bitterness
Entrance to my apartment is a lively oasis of joy and excitement
Other apartments seem more neutral
May I be happy healthy healed safe strong
May the outer world be happy healthy healed safe strong
May I feel my inner beauty
May the outer world be uplifted by my creativity
Celeste was always playing peacemaker between her two best friends
The local dance company broke new ground, doing Copland's Rodeo as a water ballet with real water
With his bird of prey, his non-skid cane and his compression socks, Hubbard felt invincible
Almost everyone loved Owen's dollar bill Origami
Art and photos by Jane Hart
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