MANHATTAN–THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS Full of optimism for being able to celebrate Christmas this year in person with our son and family, we flew to New York a week ago. The first few days were lovely—spring-like temperatures hovering around 60, dining in favorite eateries, and spending time after school with our marvelous granddaughters. As we …
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Tidy Tidbits: The Local Scene
CONCERT EXPERIENCE Frisson Ensemble We ventured to Sarasota for a Christmas musical performance in the Sarasota Opera House last Sunday evening. We felt comfortable going since the production was following the SafeArtsSarasota protocols requiring masks and either a negative Covid test or showing your Covid vaccine card. We thought there might be a line to get …
Tidbits: Watching & Chapel Hill
An account of the musical, “Hair, the film “Passing,” and several restaurants in the Chapel Hill and Greensboro, NC area.
On the Road: Greensboro, NC
We spent Thanksgiving week in Carolina visiting family in Greensboro and then Chapel Hill. It was lovely to see fall colors and to scuffle and crunch along in the fallen leaves. Thanks to Ann and Paul, in Greensboro, we enjoyed several outdoor attractions plus a museum. Here are some of the highlights. ATTRACTIONS Greensboro Arboretum The 17-acre …
