Somewhere lost in "Silent Night"

Dear Daisy,

Jus' a few hours 'til Christmas. This is a different Christmas for me. It certainly has been a year of letting go. I know we all have years like this one. Makes it hard though when the news reporting talks of "prosperous times". I've always felt out of timing with this World, but this year I'm really feeling it more than usual.

...The sanctuary was packed this eve. Maybe this was my chance to catch up to the timing of this World with at least this crowd in this sanctuary even if the outside World wasn't all here...

...the balcony Light had spread following the curvature design, row by row. The Light stopped from the right. There was this huge aisle between me and the Light. I smiled and looked for the Light from the left. I didn't on this night have anyone sitting there. I was alone. For a moment I remembered that, too had been part of this year. I looked to the right more behind than in front. The Light had stopped moving. Ahh, but the Light was now in front of me, the row was long and surely they would...the Light would...it stopped moving.

I looked down. There hadn't been a miracle where my light had been touched by accident without my awareness. The wind hadn't picked up to spark ignite the wick of my candle and I was certain that a big gust of wind hadn't struck in this sanctuary on this evening to blow it out for the wick was clean. No one had had to do anything in particular to receive their Light this night that I hadn't done and certainly my patience with this past year had been doing something positive. I felt like a body shell receiving the message from these people or maybe God Himself that I was somehow less worthy of receiving the Light offerin' from Christ. I was a child of God, created by God, and this room...too blind...

Couldn't these people open their eyes to see that my candle had been missed? I wasn't able to give much to the plate tonight, but I had been giving my heart (as much as was left of it) this year. I was doing my best not to clam up, fold up, or give up on the human condition and life through all the hard times I faced getting through this year, moving through the heart break of this one, and facing this World alone. Besides what was it costing these people to share what Christ gave them for nothing? Christ wasn't some possession that they owned, or needed to protect like all their materialistic things of this World...So Daisy, tell me, what did these peoples do tuh earn dem this right? I jus' needed a little part of the Flame for my heart.

My mind questioned, my heart sat in "silent night" even more cut from the feeling that had grown for years of feeling left out, not understood, unworthy, and different. I pledged to move on with my own head held high, jaw set, candle lit or not, believing God and Christ's promise without proof, that I, too was a child of God. Borrowed token candle lit or not, my inside candle knew how to shine, had kept on shining against all kinds of winds, and was going to continue to shine despite this sick, cruel World. Christ had never walked away from me...Babe Jesus was having his birthday and I was going to celebrate even if this moment held nothing worth celebrating.

Finally after several chorus and verse combinations of "Silent Night", way passed "all is calm, all is bright", the woman to my right across the aisle noticed that my candle remained unlit. She reached over without eye contact and crossed the great gap divide. I had started to move toward her halfway as I saw her movement and especially to thank her. With hurt lingering from the long wait, included in some timing other than my own, I was thankful for the one who noticed, hurt by many who didn't, and I felt emptiness with the closing of this service.

I walked, passed the crowds of people gathering at the exits all talking more of their holiday plans than what they had just witnessed or experienced in this sanctuary of the traveling Light. I didn't know what else to do stepping out of this or how to regain strength that I would need to face the outside. I put on a smile, wished "Merry Christmas" through nod and voice to those I made eye contact with and thought of getting home to spend the remaining hours of Christmas Eve with Levi and welcoming in Christmas morning.

I drove home that snowy night through the City to avoid expressway traffic and icy roads. As I drove out the parking lot I realized that I hadn't seen Main Street decorated for Christmas so this would be a fun option. The drive was beautiful, fresh snow-covered with streetlights glimmering. I drove passed a Mission House. People had gathered for holiday dinner, warmth, and those that I could see were communing at the door having a smoke. I knew the mixed feelings in their hearts, the uncertainties that times of survival and struggle bring, and I knew how cold and dark a night can feel when the day before brought little light. I knew how cold the streets. I had lived them for a time. I said silently as if they could hear, ("Merry Christmas, God Bless") and drove home. For now, that was all I could do. For now.

I wasn't in a good place myself that night and certainly not in a place to help them. My energy level and heart was somewhere lost in "Silent Night" and I knew far too well how fine a line between warmth of home and nowhere to go, and I wasn't prepared to be that cold tonight. God forgive me for not stopping. I can't seem to get them out of my mind, though. I know that I will be back in a way that I can really help. I'll find some way to relight their candles and to help them keep them lit. I know its part of God's Plan. It has to be part of God's Plan for me to witness as often as I do.

...Merry Christmas, dear friend. If you see Jesus up There in Heaven, tell him "Happy Birthday" from me.

Mis' Jane

(Christmas Eve, December 24th, 1999)

Dear Daisy, Theme Song and Path

Theme Song, "Dear Daisy" composed by Hiroshi Takatani
(video features final instrumental version)

June 2010, the song, "Dear Daisy" was born.

Based on the book Dear Daisy by Jane Marla Ver Dow

Though the years they may change us
Some things in life forever remain
Like those years we spent together
Living life its joys and pain

You taught me all 'bout honesty
How the truth would set me free
Like a teacher you inspired me
Each day beneath that Cherry tree

Chorus)
Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter
Though eyes can't see I know you're there
I feel your presence surround me
Your angel wings as they brush my hair

Your smile my summer mornin' Sun
Your wisdom my guide no end
Your actions more than words spoken
Showed me I had a special friend

(Chorus)
Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter
Though eyes can't see I know you're there
I feel your presence surround me
Your angel wings as they brush my hair

(Bridge)
Say everything now there's a reason
Not in ours but in God's time
A path our lasting friendship
Enough love to last a lifetime

(Chorus)
Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter
Though eyes can't see I know you're there
I feel your presence surround me
Your angel wings as they brush my hair

"Dear Daisy"


© Buddy Sutton June 09 2010
Additional Lyrics Jane Marla Ver Dow


To all I met on my summer festival Dear Daisy book signing path...thank-you for your purchases, but mostly I thank you for the joy and support you brought to my life. Sharing stories, laughs, and connecting with you has made all the difference.

Sincerely,
Author, Jane Marla VerDow

September Events Author Calendar

September, still Summer and two Festival Weekends with Rising Sparrow Press hosting an Author's Tent for local authors. Books Etc of Macedon and Village Bookmarket of Palmyra will be sponsoring a second tent for local authors. (For Lumberjack Festival both "tents" will be vending space indoors).

Authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties will be there discussing and autographing their books, sharing writing and book promotion projects, and to answer any questions you may have about writing-creating books and publishing pathways.

Lumberjack Festival Macedon

28th annual Macedon Center Community Lumberjack Festival September 11 & 12, 2010

"Gates open both days at 8AM. Amateur competition will begin on Saturday at 9AM. The events will include log rolling, two-man crosscut, buck saw, chain saw, log chop, and tree falling...At 5PM the grease pole climb will take place, so gather up 4 people and get a team together...
On Sunday, professional competition will begin at 10:30AM. All the competitors will use their own equipment. Men and Women events will include the underhand chop, stock saw, single buck, and two-man crosscut. Open events will include springboard, hot saw and ax throw. Demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day. The grease pole final will be held at 5PM. After the grease pole climb we will raffle off gift cards and other items donated by local merchants."

Canaltown Days Palmyra

September 18 & 19 Calendar of Canaltown Days Festival Events

The Canaltown Days Parade travels a 1.5 mile route through the village of Palmyra. Parade time 4:00PM on Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Antique and Classic Car Show Saturday, September 18, 2010

Boat Tours

The Rose Lummis, a 1953 Mississippi River Boat, is coming to town for Canaltown Days in Palmyra. Saturday, Sept. 18, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and Sunday, Sept. 19, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Boat tours will leave the Port of Palmyra Marina on the hour. The cost is $10 per person, $8 for kids ages 2 to 12. Tickets will be sold at the Canaltown Days Information Booth and at the boat.

Music Entertainment provided by bands, choirs, dancers, fiddlers...



Jane Marla VerDow
Author of "Dear Daisy"
Upcoming title "Rising Sparrow"

"Dear Daisy"


"A dream of a child from under a cherry tree...

that came to be under an apple tree...

For everything there is a season"

~ Jane Marla VerDow, Rising Sparrow



"Childhood is nothing more than, absolutely nothing less than, the courage to discover for the first time with innocence and openness, the faith and passion to explore the next, and the inner wisdom to sense the value of each moment along the path."

~ Jane Marla VerDow, Dear Daisy


In honor of Daisy, Author, Jane Marla VerDow will be donating 10% of all "Dear Daisy" book sales to Love Is The Answer to assist HIV/AIDS orphaned children of Uganda.


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Wayne County Fair

Dear Daisy is dedicated by the author to her friend, Daisy whose warmth taught her love, whose gift of patience taught her to search for patience with others, and whose soul taught her strength equal to compassion.


"Dear Daisy" at Wayne County Fair August 9-14, 2010


Rising Sparrow Press, est.2003 is an Independent Publishing Company founder by Author, Jane Marla VerDow.

Current Title: Dear Daisy

Hardcover, case bound, 384 pages, nonfiction-spiritual
Publisher Rising Sparrow Press $27.95

A nonfiction, spiritual memoir, Dear Daisy is the storyteller’s journal recording footsteps on her life path from days long ago shared with her friend, Daisy (1960′s) to the 911 aftermath. Sharing humor, visions, dreams, heartbreaks and challenges, Jane Marla VerDow has written a compelling account that both entertains and challenges one’s soulful reflection. Written in a unique style the author refers to as “language layers”, Dear Daisy has been described by readers as “enchanting”, “ profoundly written”, and “courageous.”



Books Etc of Macedon and Village Bookmarket of Palmyra will be at the Wayne County Fair all week in the Floral Hall. Local authors have been invited to drop by to talk about their books and for book signing. I'll be at the fair Saturday and some evenings.

Wayne County Fair History

Pirates Festival Palmyra 2010

“Arrrgggggg” say the Authors at Pirates Festival Palmyra August 7-8

Authors take on the Pirates along the Erie Canal in Palmyra this weekend. Village Bookmarket, Palmyra (Marcia Delue Marsille) and Books ETC of Macedon (John Cieslinski) bring five Wayne County Authors, another tent of Five Local Authors will be led by Gary Fitzpatrick, and Rising Sparrow Press (Jane Marla VerDow) is strong with three from New York State.

Donna Bennett, author of Petey and the Mean Pirates is a delightful 27 page paperback children's book (Preschool-4th Grade) that appeals to both kids and parents, alike. Written to speak to the common childhood belief that all pirates have to be rough and tough and aggressive, Petey the pirate is different, using something other than swords, angry words, and bullying. The Ice Cream Pirates, an “illustrate your own” and “create your own depictions of the storyline”, teaches children the basics of entrepreneurship as they help the pirates open their own ice cream shop.

Also available from Three Chiquitas Publishing, Sherry Widmer's Wild Animal Kid Songs, a compact disc (CD) and Seven Days At Camp EAGR!, a children's book (written for the Epilepsy Association of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton) increases awareness about childhood epilepsy. Author website / Three Chiquitas Publishing :

Sheila Jarkins is a Children’s Book Author and Illustrator after a career in arts education. Her Picture books Marco Flamingo and The Adventures of Marco Flamingo Under the Sea are available as English and bilingual editions and in Hard cover and paperback.

Sheila will also have Prints from the original book illustrations for $22.00 available at the festival. Along with the book, the prints make a great Holiday or baby shower gift. For more information visit Author and Book website: or follow Sheila on her blog

Jane Marla VerDow, author of "Dear Daisy" and upcoming title, Rising Sparrow, both editions Independent Published by Rising Sparrow Press. "Dear Daisy", Hardcover, case bound, 384 page, nonfiction-spiritual memoir is the storyteller’s journal of her life with Daisy retelling her childhood days on her family’s Upstate New York fruit farm and years later, Daisy her angel returns to lead her on the pathway Home. Rising Sparrow Press designed both books to reflect a book of the 1960’s era in pre dustcover style, book layout, short storytelling format, time era language and values. Sharing humor, visions, dreams, heartbreaks and challenges, Jane Marla VerDow has written a compelling account that both entertains and challenges one’s soulful reflection and has been described by readers as “enchanting”, “profoundly written”, and “courageous”.

Rising Sparrow Press also produces and publishes book related items, photography, postcards, and prints. An education background, Jane VerDow teaches self-independent publishing, author promotion pathways, creative writing-media projects (video and scrapbooking), and speaks on nonviolence topics. Rising Sparrow Press

Author Schedule for July 2010

I had a great time at Village Bookmarket, Palmyra, NY on Saturday, June 5th meeting wonderful readers. Thank-you Marcia at Village Bookmarket, and thank-you to all who came and shared conversation and laughs, supported me and of course for purchasing my book, Dear Daisy. Located in Historic Palmyra a stop along the Erie Canal, Village Bookmarket is "A little store that's BIG on service. BOOKS: Used, Rare, Hard-to-Find, Out-of-Print, Old & Almost New, Local History, Local Authors, Wide Range of subjects, Hardcover, Paperback, Book Searches, Book Repair".

There are big events happening in Palmyra during July including the Mormon Hill Cumorah Pageant and the connection to local history; bike tour along the Erie Canal with stop off at Palmyra; and the ongoing town Museum and local history tours.

July 17 & 18, 2010, the Hamlet at Pultneyville (located along Lake Ontario in the Town of Williamson, NY) celebrates the 53rd annual Pultneyville Homecoming Festival. Art show, antique show (Centennial Park), antique auto show as part of the parade, fund raising donation-auction, food booths, and theatre performances at Gates Hall return in tradition.

New this year, Wine & Jazz Fest, a primitive and folk art gathering, and a "Positively Pultnevyille" Art Show & Sale hosted by Artisans' Loft. For details about the festival and schedule:

Dear Daisy is available for purchase at Artisans' Loft. I will be attending the festival Saturday, more than likely gawking and shopping at the antiques areas and at the Artisans Loft. I hate to say I will be leaving before the chicken bbq on Saturday. I love the Pultneyville Fireman's chicken bbq, but I have a date with my camera and another event. More details later -but I will say this much - something I have always wanted to do...I am going to do. Clue- answer can be found in Dear Daisy.

Seneca Falls Arts Festival, July 24 (one day only). I (Rising Sparrow Press) have an invite and confirmation from festival and will be bringing several local authors along for this event. Meet local authors from Williamson, Marion, Canandaigua, Rochester and have a copy of their books autographed. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival. Seneca Falls, Woman's Rights, beautiful Seneca Lake one of NYS Finger Lakes all near-by. The Festival and Art Show is happening Saturday, July 24th, 2010 (10 AM-4 PM) at People's Park, Seneca Falls.

Next stop, another Historic place along the Erie Canal is Macedon, NY. July 31st 2 PM I will be at Books Etc. of Macedon. Here, I will sit down a spell in the quiet, peaceful space John Ceislinki creates at Books Etc., a coffee in hand, to share stories about writing Dear Daisy, the process of writing to independent publishing, swap stories with readers, and share a sneak peek of my next novel, Rising Sparrow.

Pultneyville Homecoming Festival July 17 & 18, 2010

Press Release

Greetings from Artisans' Loft and the Pultneyville Homecoming Festival!

On July 17th & 18th, our community will celebrate the 53rd annual Pultneyville Homecoming Festival. In addition to the antique show in Centennial Park, the annual parade and antique car show, many new events have been added to this year's festival including a Wine & Jazz Fest, a primitive and folk art gathering, and a "Positively Pultnevyille" Art Show & Sale hosted by Artisans' Loft. Attached you will find details about the art show.

Please note that as always, traditional Homecoming events are free and open to the public. However, tickets are required to taste wines of Lake Ontario Wine Trail wineries. Advance sale tickets are available at Artisans' Loft prior to the day of the event for $15. or on line at www.lakeontariowinetrail.com .

For additional information regarding 2010 Homecoming events, please visit www.w-phs.org.

Looking forward to seeing you in Pultneyville July 17th & 18th where you can enjoy wine, jazz, antiques,
art . . . food, fun, family, friends and more!

Nan
--
Nanette P. Hance
ARTISANS' LOFT
The Landing at Pultneyville

Local Author Volunteers Time To Summer Read Program

Williamson Free Public Library offers Summer Read Program

Calendar of Events at Williamson Free Public Library for July, 2010.


Press Release

On Monday, July 12 from 2-4 pm, local author and storyteller Jane VerDow will present a writer’s workshop for teens at the Williamson Free Public Library. A Williamson native and author of the nonfiction memoir Dear Daisy, Jane will discuss the opportunities for self-publishing and self promotion today and will provide advice and insight into developing a writer's own voice.

This event will be fully participatory, so if you have a laptop, bring it!

Jane will be on hand again on Monday, July 19 from 2-4 pm for a follow-up round table discussion. Teens are invited to bring their work to the library and get advice and feedback. This is your chance to learn from a professional!

These programs are free, and open to teens ages 13-18.

For more information, please call the library at (315) 589-2048.

From Apple Farm to Matrix/"Trinity" Deborah Smith Ford

And they say nothing happens in small towns, USA





Bet, you can't picture that happening in Williamson.

But it did!!!

Williamson Apple Blossom May 2010 (51st Annual), and Trinity was there...

Deborah Smith Ford, Celebrity Lookalike was there.

Born in Sodus, NY, her family farm where she spent much of her childhood was located in Wolcott, NY (Butler, NY to be exact)...
here shown as Celebrity Lookalike "Trinity", she also shared with Williamson as Author of "The Little Apple".


"The Little Apple"
Author: Deborah Smith Ford
Illustrations: Susi Galloway

About life growing up on an apple farm.





"The Little Apple" Available at Artisans' Loft The Landing at Pultneyville, NY. Become a Fan of Artisans'Loft on Facebook


Also available at The Williamson Apple Crate.

Follow Deborah Smith Ford on Deborah Smith Ford / Facebook


Subscribe to her writing on Examiner for daily posts.
Examiner/Deborah Smith Ford

or Celebrity Lookalike Examiner/Deborah Smith Ford


The authors so enjoyed her visit and participation in the Apple Blossom, "Books to Blossom" authors events for the Festival.

Thanks for your Friendship, Deb.

Much Success,

Jane Marla VerDow
"Dear Daisy"
Rising Sparrow Press

"Dear Daisy" is also available at the Artisans' Loft, The Landing at Pultneyville, NY

Don't miss Pultneyville's Homecoming Festival July 17&18, 2010

Postcards

Authors at Williamson Apple Blossom Festival 2010

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Letchworth Balloonfest Memorial Weekend 2010

Being there for me was like being a little kid in a candy store!!!









Letchworth NYS Park Gorge





Fun day at Letchworth NYS Park over Memorial Day weekend. Gorgeous weather!!!!

Granger Homestead, Canandaigua NY

What a great day, Saturday May 20th at the Granger Homestead, Canandaigua NY for the "Carriages on the Lawn and Country Fair".








My next shoot adventure, Letchworth Ballon Festival


Later this summer, East Aurora 35th Annual Carriage Drive and Competition, July 24th and 25th 8 AM-5 PM.

Author Tour Summer 2010

I love to travel. I love to meet people and to share stories. I love Festivals. I love History and places along Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal, Upstate NY, and the Towns/Villages scattered throughout NY State. I love Photography. I am an Author.

So...why not do it all?

Author Schedule for Summer 2010

Village Bookmarket, Palmyra, NY June 5th 10 AM
Dear Daisy, author, Jane Marla VerDow story sharing and book signing and would love to answer questions about her book, upcoming titles, and to hear about your writing adventures.
Located in Historic Palmyra
a stop along the Erie Canal, Village Bookmarket is "A little store that's BIG on service. BOOKS: Used, Rare, Hard-to-Find, Out-of-Print, Old & Almost New, Local History, Local Authors, Wide Range of subjects, Hardcover, Paperback, Book Searches, Book Repair". Visit Village Bookmarket blog.

Seneca Falls Artisan Festival, July 24 (one day only). I (Rising Sparrow Press) have an invite and confirmation from festival and will be bringing several local authors along for this event. Meet local authors from Williamson, Marion, Canandaigua, Rochester and have a copy of their books autographed. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival. Seneca Falls, Woman's Rights, beautiful Seneca Lake one of NYS Finger Lakes all near-by. The Festival and Art Show is happening Saturday, July 24th, 2010 (10 AM-4 PM) at People's Park, Seneca Falls.

Sunday, July 25th I will drive in the opposite direction to East Aurora for the 35th Annual East Aurora Carriage Drive & Competition. I have been invited to the event for picture taking and book signing, Dear Daisy. What an honor!!!

Next stop, another Historic place along the Erie Canal is Macedon, NY. July 31st 2 PM I will be at Books Etc. Here, I will sit down a spell in the quiet, peaceful space John Ceislinki creates at Books Etc., a coffee in hand, to share stories about writing Dear Daisy, the process of writing to independent publishing, swap stories with readers, and share a sneak peek of my next novel, Rising Sparrow.

August starts off with an "aarrrgggg" at the Pirates Festival, Palmyra, NY. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Author's Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

I'll be one of several local authors available to meet and book sign at the Wayne County Fair August 9-14, 2010 If I'm not at the Village Bookmarket and Books_Etc Booth, anyone knowing me would tell you to check the animal stalls, especially the little goats and horses, or I would be getting food, especially if they offer the clam bake, or strolling along the midway. I confess, I'm a big kid :)

September, still Summer left so a weekend at the Lumberjack Festival, Macedon, NY Sept. 11-12 seems like the best place to be. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Author's Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

My Last Stop of Summer will be Canal Town Days Palmyra, NY Sept. 18-19. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Author's Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

51st Annual Apple Blossom Festival / Local Authors & Books

"Books in Blossom", theme for the 51st Williamson Apple Blossom Festival gets underway May 7th lasting through May 16th, 2010. Authors from Wayne County and books relating to the area are participating in the Books In Blossom events, Williamson, New York.

Wednesday, May 12th the Williamson Free Public Library will host local authors to meet and talk with readers through formal scheduled presentations and informal gatherings. Children's book readings will be throughout the day at the Williamson Library children's reading circle and the youth room. Poetry and prose readings will also be ongoing 9:30 AM- 8:30 PM at the Library. Local author books will be available for sale and author autographed per request, with all book purchases, cash or check payable to the author.

For Full Listing of Authors and Books

Friday, May 14th W. Main Street Williamson, Authors Tents 6 PM-dusk
Street Dance Featuring Williamson’s Emily K. Peck 8-10 PM

Saturday, May 15th Local Authors will participate in festival activities, Authors Tents 9 AM-dusk, and storytelling along the parade route 2:00 PM to Parade start time 3 PM.

Grand stand readings, West Main Street Sat. May 15th at 11:15 by author Eileen Loveman, Pultneyville, NY from her books, "Rhythm and Rhymes of the Heart" and Eileen's George and Bob Stories, a treat for young at heart and youngest.
Actor, Deborah Smith Ford, and Author of "The Little Apple" will be entertaining at the Grand Stand 12 noon-12:45 PM.
JoAnn Meaker, Ontario NY, author of Images of America, Ontario at 12:45 sharing her researched Town of Ontario history then published through Arcadia Publishing.
Alex Reid, one of Williamson's favorite storytellers will entertain us with stories from his book, Reid's Short Reads, 1:30 PM.

Fireworks Sat. May 15th 9:30 PM (dusk). Watch from Main street or behind Middle School

Sunday, May 16th meet the authors and book signings Authors Tents 10 AM-4 PM.
Fly-in Breakfast Williamson Airport 7 AM-1 PM

Hospitality Tent Local Authors will be sharing their stories from 12-2 PM, Sunday May 16th. Author Paul Roxin will stop by after the Williamson Airport Fly-in Breakfast to tell us stories from his book, One Foot on the Ground: A Pilot's Memoirs of Aviators & Aviation. Topics: Women in Aviation; Detroit Michigan Aviation/Ford Motor, The Greatest Generation, B24 Bomber production and aviation; and Mohawk Airlines.

Grand Stand storytelling by local authors Sun, May 16th 3-4 PM coordinated with the Hospitality activities and Zoo events Sunday afternoon. Jim and Carol May will be speaking 3 PM about their cycling adventure through the Underground Railroad Trail and their book, Underground Cycling prior to the bike drawings sponsored by Herm and Wilma Young. You must be present to win.

Crafts & More Tents W. Main Street Friday 6 PM-10 PM, Sat. 9 AM-dusk, Sun 10 AM-4 PM

Carnival E. Main Street Fri.5 PM-11 PM, Sat. 12 noon-11 PM, Sun 12 noon-4 PM

Festival Parking
Handicapped Parking for festival if wanting info for visitors is behind the Hardware Store.
All other Parking is side roads off West Main

Complete Apple Blossom Festival Events May 7th-May 16th

Books in Blossom Authors Events for the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival, May 2010

"Books in Blossom", theme for the 51st Williamson Apple Blossom Festival gets underway May 8th lasting through May 16th, 2010. Authors from and books relating to Wayne County, New York are participating in the Books In Blossom events.

Wednesday, May 12th the Williamson Free Public Library will host local authors to meet and talk with readers through formal scheduled presentations and informal gatherings. Children book readings will be throughout the day at the Williamson Library children's reading circle and the youth room. Poetry and prose readings will also be ongoing throughout the day at the Library. Local author books will be available for sale and author autographed per request, with all book purchases, cash or check payable to the author.

Participating local authors and books include:
Local History and History authors JoAnn Meaker (Ontario), aviation history, Paul Roxin, nautical history Susan P. Gateley (Wolcott) and photo books of West Barrier Bar Park, Fair Haven by Peterson Gateley and Pat Cooper Maxon (Sterling), Civil War / NYS 10th Calvary presented by Ron Matteson (Ontario-Walworth), Pultneyville's own John E. Connors' book, Pettiness in Paradise and Other Tales of Appleboom Point, and the book of Christine Moll that started as a family storybook that she published to share with her community. Children and Youth book authors, Sally Valentine Steinmiller (Ontario), Alex Reid (Williamson), and Actor-Author Deborah Smith Ford (originally from Sodus) guest to the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival will present her book, The Little Apple.

Stories for adults and children will be available by Eileen Loveman (Pultneyville) and the cycling journal adventure of underground railroad history by Jim and Carol May (Williamson); Poetry and Prose by Eileen Loveman and Dick TenEyck (Williamson); timely Fiction books by Brooks Tenny (Williamson) with topics ranging from unmanned aircraft warfare to drug traffic trade and Michael Pealo (Marion) book on life-death issues of women in dangerous, abusive relationships. Memoir, Nonfiction- Spiritual hardcover book presented by Jane Marla VerDow of days growing up on an apple farm in Williamson, New York.

Writing and Publishing topics will be presented during the morning May 12th at the Williamson Library by Susan P. Gateley of Whiskey Hill Publishing at 10:30 AM followed by Educator-Self Publisher-Published Author, Dick TenEyck from 11-12 noon. An evening Self to Independent Publishing information session will begin at 6:30, presented by Jane VerDow of Rising Sparrow Press.

Local authors will also be doing book readings and signings at The Apple Crate, Williamson Main Street. Meet the author, discuss their books, get an autographed copy by the author during the author's scheduled times May 12th through Sunday May 16th, 2010. Author MaryJane Auch and Herm Auch, Illustrator (Ontario) will be book signing at The Apple Crate as well as several local authors from the list above. Contact The Apple Crate / Nancy Jordon who will host this opportunity to inquire about specific times for each author.


Friday, May 14th the Authors will be on Main Street Williamson in two Authors Tents from 6 PM-dusk

Saturday, May 15th Local Authors will be participating in the festival activities, returning to the Authors Tents 9 AM-dusk, and
storytelling along the parade route 2:00 PM to parade start time 3 PM.

Grand stand readings, West Main Street, Sat. May 15th at 11:15 by author Eileen Loveman, Pultneyville, NY from her books, "Rhythm and Rhymes of the Heart" and Eileen's George and Bob Stories, a treat for young at heart and youngest.
Actor Deborah Smith Ford, and Author of "The Little Apple" will be entertaining at the Grand Stand 12 noon-12:45 PM.
Joanne Meaker, Ontario NY, author of Images of America, Ontario at 12:45 sharing her researched Town of Ontario history then published through Arcadia Publishing.
Alex Reid, one of Williamson's favorite storytellers will entertain us with stories from his book, Reid's Short Reads 1:30 PM.

Sunday, May 16th meet the authors and book signings Authors Tents 10 AM-4 PM.
Hospitality Tent Local Authors will be sharing their stories from 12-2 PM, Sunday May 16th. Author Paul Roxin will stop by after the Williamson Airport Fly-in Breakfast to tell us stories from his book, One Foot on the Ground: A Pilot's Memoirs of Aviators & Aviation. He could keep you entertained for hours talking about Women in Aviation; Detroit Michigan Aviation/Ford Motor, The Greatest Generation, B24 Bomber production and aviation; and Mohawk Airlines.

Grand Stand storytelling by local authors Sun, May 16th 3-4 PM coordinated with the Hospitality activities and Zoo events Sunday afternoon. Jim and Carol May will be speaking 3 PM about their cycling adventure through the Underground Railroad Trail and their book, "Underground Cycling" prior to the bike drawings sponsored by Herm and Wilma Young. You must be present to win.

Join us in celebrating local literature writing and publishing. Truly Wayne County has had a bountiful harvest of artistic, creative writing talent through the years.


Jane VerDow, Rising Sparrow Press

Books in Blossom Writing and Publishing Pathway Presentations

Writing a book? Want to know how to publish your book? Join authors at the Williamson Library Wednesday, May 12th to learn more.

Dick TenEyck will share writing techniques and styles from poetry to literature to submission guidelines for professional journal writing from 11:00 AM-12. From there Dick will share the many ways he has brought his poetry and writings to print, including self and traditional publishing, literary journals, and professional journals.

Come early by 10:30 AM to hear Susan P. Gateley present self-publishing (Whiskey Hill Press) and Print on Demand (POD) showing photo book and softcover. Susan will also inform us about changes in the publishing world with recent on line methods.

Can't make these day time presentations? Jane VerDow (Rising Sparrow Press) will be speaking 6:30-7:15 PM to present an overview and information on topics related to writing and publishing pathways, Traditional to Self and Independent Publishing. Jane will also speak of recent on line advances to build author platforms, writing and book promotion pathways, and writing-publishing-promotion networking. Jane will share her experiences writing-creating a hard cover book (Dear Daisy), decisions she made specific to book design and promotion pathways, and steps along her path establishing an Independent Publishing business.

This writers and publishing pathways Library event is part of the Williamson Apple Blossom Books in Blossom, Theme for the 51st Annual Williamson Apple Blossom Festival May, 2010. Authors will present during formal presentations/schedule at the Williamson Free Public Library 9:30 AM-8:30 PM and will be stopping in to meet readers and signing their books throughout the day and evening. Cash and Checks payable to the Author.

For the full listing of Authors and Presenting times at the Williamson Free Public Library, May 12th, 2010: http://lakeontarioshoreline.blogspot.com/2010/04/williamson-apple-blossom-festival-2010.html


For Williamson Apple Blossom Activities and Events Schedule:
http://www.williamsonappleblossom.com/events.html

Williamson Apple Blossom Festival 2010 / Authors Books, Presentations at Library

http://www.williamsonappleblossom.com/events.html

Local Authors Events Schedule

Wednesday May 12th, Williamson Free Public Library, 9:30AM-8:30 PM

Author Alex Reid 9:30-10:30 Reid's Short Reads (a collection of short stories; Author's days growing up...favorite stories he loves to tell...) This Author is a great storyteller and is sure to entertain the youngsters and young at heart. A great start to the day and Alex has agreed to spend extra time in the library to meet you.

Author Susan Peterson Gateley 10:30-11:00. Books by Susan Peterson Gateley on Lake Ontario include: Mirages Monsters Myths and Mysteries (90 pg. paperback); Passages on Inland Waters (144 pg. paperback: Maritime history, contemporary yachting, 1000 Islands-Erie Canal); The Edgewalkers' Guide To Lake Ontario Beach Combing (24 public beaches,thousands of acres public shoreline and parks. Maps, Photos). Visit her website at www.silverwaters.com and to to meet Twinkle Toes and the gang.
visit http://www.silverwaters.com/Riddleshow/index.html Ask her about her latest hair brained mad scheme to promote water quality- bringing a community methane digester to Butler with the help of other citizens for cleaner water!

Author Dick TenEyck 11:00-12:00. Self-Published and Published Poetry and Poetry Books Author as well as a Literary Journal Author. Retired English Teacher, Williamson Central. Dick is presenting writing skills and tips/the writing process for a variety of writer paths,general editing and submission guidelines/writing paths, and publishing information. A wealth of knowledge and information, Dick's Presentation will benefit any writer beginner to professional.

Author Michael Pealo 12:00-1PM August Storms: Journey Of An Abused Woman Michael became aware of the tragedy women trapped in abusive relationships, especially attempting to free themselves from an abusive relationship face while serving in his nursing career. Heart-mind struggle to understand, Michael researched this serious issue and wrote his book based upon a true life experience. He is passionate about telling this story, increasing public awareness, educating women and travels nationally to share the truth he discovered.

Author Jane Marla VerDow 1:00-1:45 Dear Daisy
Independent Published:Author/Rising Sparrow Press. Book design: 1960's era (486 pg spiritual-nonfiction/hardcover).The author, a gifted storyteller invites the reader into her childhood shared under cherry and apple trees with her friend and adopted Migrant Grandmother,Daisy. As the story begins (1999), caught in a personal struggle of survival under conditions felt oppressive, Janie writes letters to Daisy...The 911 Holy War strikes between extremists of Nations...before the dust settles, 10-28-01 brings world chaos personal. The author speaks on timely issues of World violence; violence against children, bullying, child-teen-adult suicide; violence within churches and between religious-spiritual faiths. http://www.storytellersandwriters.blogspot.com/

Author JoAnn Meaker 1:45-2:30 Images of America Ontario. by Arcadia Publishing (128 pg.softcover). History of Town of Ontario; 200 compelling photographs, traces the historical influences that helped shape this town from apples to atoms—from the distant glacial past, the land developers Phelps and Gorham, the Iroquois Nation, and the early settlers to the major industries of iron ore mining and nuclear power. It focuses on the people, places, businesses, industries, and agriculture that earned the town its motto: the Community of Good Neighbors. Author Bio: JoAnn Meaker is the archivist and past president of the Ontario Historical and Landmark Preservation Society, cochairman of the Ontario Bicentennial Committee, and five-year organizer of the annual Civil War Weekend. A local resident and educator, she is the author of the series of bicentennial articles that appear in the Wayne County Mail. For Ontario, she has selected superb photographs from the town historian’s collection and the Ontario Historical and Landmark Preservation Society’s archive, preserved at Heritage Square Museum. www.arcadiapublishing.com/news

Author Paul Roxin 2:30-3:30 One Foot on the Ground: A Pilot's Memoirs of Aviators & Aviation. Presentation Topics: Women in Aviation; Detroit Michigan Aviation/Ford Motor, The Greatest Generation, B24 Bomber production and aviation; Mohawk Airlines. Paul is an endless source of real life aviation stories from wartime to airlines and also has agreed to spend many hours in the library on this day for the chance to meet and talk with him. His expansive knowledge and experiences; so many tales to tell and you can feel his pleasure sharing one...and then the next. Young and older alike will love this rare treat.
http://sections.asme.org/rochesterny/PilotsMemoirs.html

Author Brooks Tenny 3:30-4:00 Killing Mauritius (novel) Islamic terrorism set in Indian Ocean. New Silk Road (novel) Centered in Central Asia, deals with Afghanistan drug traffic reach to the world. The Ten Thousand Things is set along China's ancient Silk Road and deals with China's activities in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles. Always an entertaining author-speaker, Brooks draws his writing and topics from his engineer training-background (Xerox, GE, and Chance Vought Aviation), topic and setting research, and imagination to create his action-adventure and timely fiction.

Author Ron Matteson 4:00-4:45 Civil War Campaigns Of The 10th New York Calvary and also Scanning for the SOHO, a tutorial about the uses of scanners in the small office and home office. Ron's Presentation Topic will be based upon his Civil War book and extensive researched history on the Civil War and details specific to the 10th NY Calvary. To extend the time for readers to meet and talk with Ron, he has agreed to arrive around 2PM that afternoon at the Williamson Library and is willing to extend his time after his formal presentation to talk and book sign at the library. It is also exciting to know that Ron has taken the Civil War and presented his book to modern technology with availability on Kindle.
http://www.matteson.us/a_matteson_%20in_%20the_%20civil_war.shtml

Author-Actor Debra Smith Ford 4:45-5:30 The Little Apple
Debra has agreed to stop into the Williamson Library during the afternoon after she makes a special appearance at a local day care center during the morning hours. Debra Smith Ford formal presentation time at the Williamson Library will begin 4:45 and she promises The Little Apple stories and to entertain all with her Acting career highlights. Still a mystery exactly what Deb has planned...she's only let little hints out to me...what I know about her and her stories, FUN...so...Maybe this will give you a sneak peak, too: http://www.debsford.com/

Author Sally Valentine Steinmiller5:30-6:30 The Ghost of the Charlotte Lighthouse; Theft at George Eastman House; What Stinks? An Adventure in Highland Park
Sally is showing slides and a PowerPoint presentation she shares at schools and for groups of many local landmarks and attraction sites of the Greater Rochester and Wayne County area. Places we all love to travel, children of all ages will enjoy her presentation and travelling along with her. Author website: http://www.rochesterauthor.com/authorbio.html

Rising Sparrow Press 6:30-7:15
Jane VerDow will present an overview and information on topics related to writing and publishing pathways-Traditional to Self and Independent Publishing;developing author platforms; writing and book promotion pathways; and use of the internet for book writing-publishing-promotion networking. Jane will share her experiences writing-creating a hard cover book (Dear Daisy), decisions she made specific to book design and promotion pathways, and steps along her path establishing an Independent Publishing business. Information update for upcoming 2 FREE 2-hour sessions July 2010
at the Williamson Free Public Library offered to youth by Author Jane Marla VerDow-Rising Sparrow Press as part of the Summer Reading Program at the Library this summer. http://www.risingsparrowpress.com/

Authors Jim and Carol May 7:15-8:00 Underground Cycling
Jim and Carol May return to the Williamson Free Public Library to present their book about Cycling the Civil War era Underground Railroad Path. This book represents how journal writing can transform to become a fantastic book to be shared with others. A great read and an exciting story that combines the May's passion for history and cycling.


Author Linda Moll will drop in early evening to show us her Children's Book; "started out as just a picture-story book for children in my own family". Drop into Library anticipated sometime after 7 PM and possible Author read/present time 8PM-8:15.


Author Eileen Loveman will be doing readings from her books at the children's reading circle and youth room and throughout the day-evening at the Williamson Library:
Rhythm & Rhymes of the Heart is part essay, poetry and prose.
George & Bob Stories, Life Lessons From Little Brothers
reads as "children's stories written for adults" so young to younger will love this one.
Eileen also has an Upcoming 2010 November Release: The Book of Stories From the Lake Author is offerring Preorder and Presale of this Upcoming Release at the Library and during the Festival; a compilation of 200+ columns from the Sun Record and Author, Eileen Loveman's Website.
http://www.eileenloveman.blogspot.com/
http://eileenloveman.wordpress.com/



Additional Authors who will be dropping by as their schedule allows especially after work into evening to share their books and to offer book signings:

Author Linda Moll will drop in early evening/anticipated sometime after 7 PM and possible Author read/present time 8PM-8:15.


Additional Books Available May 12th at the Library for Sale or Presale

Pettiness in Paradise
and
Other Tales of Appleboom Point

Author: John E. Connors Beloved Teacher, Williamson Senior High School

http://lakeontarioshoreline.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-03-13T18%3A36%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=7

Top Hit Release March 1959

This song, Alvin's Harmonica was released March, 1959





“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities.” ~Dr. Seuss


Janie

Seneca Falls 90 years later

Convention Days 2010, July 16-18th (Votes
for Women: 90 years later/162nd Anniversary of American Women's Rights
Movement) / Annual Procession Elizabeth Cady Stanton Home to First
Presbyterian Church, Seneca Falls, NY. Newsletter information National
Women's Hall of Fame www.greatwomen.org


http://www.conventiondays.com/


"Convention Days is founded on the ideals to preserve, educate and perpetuate the events associated with the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY in 1848. Activities will be held on the weekend closest to the actual dates of the event, July 19 & 20..." (historical dates).


Join Upstate New York in remembering and celebrating this July 16, 17, and 18th, 2010.

Late Night Humor

I missed Sunday Afternoon Movie Clips Yesterday, so tonight I thought I'd share Late Night TV.


Enjoy (Sound is Loud so you may wish to click volume on video to adjust)

Sunday Movie / Figurin' in Business

Sunday Afternoon Film Pick this snow house-bound weekend in Upstate, NY

One of my favorites featured often as the Sunday afternoon movie on our 3 channel station viewing choice during the 60's.

Ma and Pa Kettle (and Math)





Janie

Upstate New York / Images

Facebook Members

See Upstate New York

Total pictures in project at this moment (886)

Twelve submitted by self, Jane VerDow (2/24/2010)

Samples :

















For all (12) photos follow link:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1369&id=100000827497643&l=99062a27bd


There really are some beautiful photos in this collection representing the best of NY State / Upstate.

Seneca Falls / National Women's Hall of Fame

Received mailing Re: National Women's Hall of Fame

via Exploritas Adventures Lifelong Learning/Theme Travel.

Forwarding information...lecture/travel series

Seneca Falls Mar.23-Apr.8, 2010.

A Day of Discovery
Women in Politics & Social Leadership : A Survey Course of Women's Social and Political History

Six Sessions
Session 1: The Suffrage Movement
Session 2: Women of Peace & Diplomacy
Session 3: Eleanor Roosevelt, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Session 4: The 1960s & 70s: Women in Social Justice, the Feminist Movement
Session 5: Unexpected Leaders: Women of the Developing World
Session 6: The Next Generation: Pearls, Politics, & Power


Details on sessions-topics/lecture/lecture leaders/cost...click through link.


http://www.exploritas.org/programs/programdetail.asp?DId=1-55JQLP

Winter Sunday Afternoon Movie

This week's Sunday Afternoon movie pic.

From my favorite black n' whites oldies

The best of Chico and Harpo. Talented!!!!




Janie


More Sunday Afternoon Movie clips - click on labels for this blog (below)

51st Annual Apple Blossom Theme

Tho' February is snow covered...the locals along the Lakeshore are talking this morning of snows, driveways, plows going by right after the shovel is placed against the garage now once again blocking...

Spring Apple Blossom Festival plans are underway.

The 51st Annual Apple Blossom Theme has been set...

http://www.williamsonappleblossom.com/

I'm kinda partial to this festival,the apple blossom festival...

hometown...

and it has been going as long as I have!!!!

Janie

A Farmer's View

Blossom Time Upstate NY

Restoration Projects

I love Restoration Projects.

Something about preserving and respecting the footsteps those before us made for our benefit and growth as a people that most captures my Soul.

One idea I linked to today via Facebook friend sparks how I may be able to contribute to this vision-mission.

HS gang will see the links for me. Hoffman Essay Contest 1977 Woman's Suffrage Movement/Wayne County connections.

A Museum in the Making: Post-Standard Column Tells Story of Modern-Day Gage Home

Here's a few links if interested:

http://www.matildajoslyngage.org/whats-new/house-restoration/

Volunteer Application and for ideas on what you may be able to contribute:

http://www.matildajoslyngage.org/support-our-mission/join-us/


Jane Marla VerDow

Connecting Old and New

Took the time to get my connection up and running on Facebook last night.

Started by getting my Profile set-up...history (schools and work),connections on Internet (blogs,web site), telling a little about myself (as little or as much as I wanted). Personal questions I answered truthful and with humor.

I posted a few Through the Years Pictures so people could see it was in fact me.

Click on pictures (they enlarge)










posted a video of me and my kids through the years.




Found it most fun reconnecting with people I shared the road with back in Hometown, Williamson (Pultneyville) School Days.

Woke to a wonderful comment this AM: "You haven't aged much over the years."

THANK-YOU!!!!!

and...smile for those who remembered where and how we connected...sports and music and laughs.

I also was able to connect with current work friends. Several have poke me invitations, but I'm still new to this Facebook thing...so before I go poking too many people thought I'd find out what that means first.

Researching further, it appears many of my old and newer friends are into farming on this group connect thing called FarmVille. Poor friends. Most are already obviously in need of help; too many cats showing up, barns needing repair...

Connection invite from friend across Ocean (France). So great to have friend invite from her in my email this AM and then to read her positive news re: her writing breakthrough via Twitter and her blog.

My message back: "Smiling across the Ocean. Tweet. re: your writing breakthrough. Love this post and blog entry. Three words on post I noticed...courage, creativity, and gratitude...all three there. You are onto something, for sure. Best to you"

Just received message back from her through Facebook...gotta love this Internet age,faster than post office.

Made two confessions already this AM:

1. "Over yrs. my kids have blocked my music career. Tend to leave the room every time I play. Message in that? I wonder." (to my Saxophone playing friend)

2. I joined a group: I Cheated at Heads Up 7Up in Elementary School Anonymous

"Hello everyone. I'm Jane, and I'm a cheater at Heads Up 7Up. It all started in Elementary School. My excuses; desk was too hard (hurt my head and elbow), and I was delirious from breathing my own hot air. Thank-you for listening to my story."

But my group membership didn't stop there.
I now belong to:

Graphic Design and Adobe Photoshop; DECLARE 2010 THE YEAR OF PEACE - Make it the largest Group of FB; Six Degrees of Separation; When I Was Little I Used To Think The Moon Was Following My Car; and I Cheated at Heads Up 7Up in Elementary School Anonymous

Tag along on my Facebook page. Just click on Facebook link on this blog.

and to my friends from past days to those newer to my road, thanks for co-creating the good times.

Jane Marla VerDow

Sarah

Dedicated to my Grandmother, Sarah (The Piano Player)

Came from Holland just under 2 years of age. Great-grandparents and two siblings, all three children under the age of five at the time of their immigration to the USA. Ship: The Veendam.

Photo Restoration/Video: Jane Marla Ver Dow (2010)

Video Music: John Jarvis, Some Kind of Sunrise

Names of "Home Towns" In Holland (Providence) I saw printed, though letters switched or left off or added on through speech translation handscripted now in print or handwriting versions of the storycarriers. Here I will write them as Zeelandic Flander; Zuidzande; but most common I saw Cadzand. Speech we often heard Zuid-er-zee. I assume that meant land Zuidzande next to or on the zee (Noordzee/North Sea). Funny how sound and letters get lost over time.

Then, the waves and Sea...Now, still fighting the elements to work the land and to preserve home...that remains like Homeland, northwest Netherlands. The draw towards living near water remained in the hearts and Souls of next generations and there they settled along The Great Lake; Ontario. Farmland, rich and higher elevation this new place called, home.


I wrote this in loving memory to "the Grandparents I never met" and to include them on the day my parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Grandma Sarah passed at age 40 (Dad, 14) and my Mom's Father, William had passed (1945) prior to their wedding day, 1946.

God, watch over me and mine I pray
Your Ocean to cross so vast.
Dream You planted in my heart just as deep
Your Promise be true, what I sow may I reap.
Set my sail to horizon -America, there may
Mother Liberty open her arms.
Captain my ship as she sails on the Sea
Me a lad or babe, Mother praying over me.
Farmland rich for Your Hands did make.
My gifts all I bring, from Thee.
My hands able to labor and music I play
Send Your Love and Guide my way. Amen.



Happy Heart Day to my Lucier-VerDow Family, 2010

Photo Restoration: Jane Marla VerDow

I love doing photo restoration of old photos. At first I thought it was my imagination, but as I was doing the close pixel work on photos of people I knew, I sensed them there with me. Everything about them. How their skin felt to me, or smells of their day from work or food; simply put, I could sense them on a touch level.

What really intrigued me...when retouching the photos of Grandma Sarah, the grandmother I never knew or met or had the gift to touch, this feeling-touch sensation would still travel through my mouse click into my hand...then to my heart.

Same I sense with old books or old papers. Guess that's the real story behind my rare and old book searches and the interest ephemera collecting. I connect this way.



For more of the same: old photos and restoration in process, or family immigration stories

http://lakeontarioshoreline.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2007-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&updated-max=2008-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=16


Janie

Daydreaming

Very early photos taken by me, 1980's on my Minolta 35mm.
Just something I used to do, a hobby back when...high school and college years.

Updated to movie-video format, 2010 this winter day early February.

Today, searching for what next at a crossroads. How fitting. Then searching for the path..now in search of what else.

(To watch full screen click on arrows, right bottom of screen. To change resolution, choose 360 or 480)




Follow your bliss and be what you want to be.
Don't climb the ladder of success only to find
it's leaning against the wrong wall.
~ Bernie Siegal




Janie