First Friday in Boston

Every first Fridays the artists of the SOWA Artists Guild open their studios to the public. More than a hundred studios occupy five floors of a refurbished 19th century distillery in downtown Boston. This has become a major event in the social and cultural life of the city. Thousands of visitors enjoy a great diversity of art, lectures, and demonstrations, not to mention the delicious snacks and beverages. Eleanor and I, with Marina and Shay, enjoyed a wonderful evening.

Quincy, MA

We arrived in Quincy on Monday afternoon. The sunshine was suddenly dimmed by a raging thunder storm and it has been freezing cold ever since. We had computer router problems but that has been rectified and we are back online. Not much happening until we depart to Bayonne, NJ., on Saturday for Eleanor's great-grandson Tyler's Christening, returning to Quincy on Monday.

Last night we helped to close Shay's exhibition at the Savin Gallery and celebrate his birthday.

 Home in Quincy

Shay and Marina at Savin Gallery

Pleasant drive to Albany, NY

First beautiful Spring day. Very little traffic. 35 minutes at border. Diane's birthday celebration at Browns Brewery Restaurant. Very enjoyable evening.

 Browns Beer Sampler "on the House"

Birthday girl and Mom