Category Archives: photography

Mardi Gras in July – Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras Parade

Posted on July 4, 2013 by SallyK

On July 3, Andy and I got to participate in the annual Mardi Gras parade in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  Fairport Harbor is generally a sleepy little town on Lake Erie.  It comes alive in summer thanks to it’s very lovely … Continue reading →

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Full Flower Moon at Observatory Park

Posted on May 29, 2013 by SallyK

If you were outside on the nights of May 24 and 25th and had the good luck to have clear skies, you would have seen a beautiful sight – the Full Flower Moon. The Flower Moon was so named because … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream and so much more!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by SallyK

One of the joys of living in a part of the world with seasons is when the turn comes from winter to spring.  That’s when all the lovely ice cream parlors, hot dog stands and other seasonal eateries open. For … Continue reading →

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Art Show at VGC*

Posted on May 6, 2013 by SallyK

Just like the spring flowers, art and craft shows are popping up all over!  A couple of weeks ago the call went out at Andy’s workplace for spring themed art and craft items to display in their front showcase.  I … Continue reading →

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Journal to Idol: Part 2

Posted on March 25, 2013 by SallyK

The results are in and Weapons of Mass Percussion did not make the finals.    The whole group did a great job and I was sad to see it come to an end!  We all had a lot of fun, … Continue reading →

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Ice Bubbles

Posted on March 16, 2013 by SallyK

Foolishly I thought we might be done with winter here on the North Coast.  Today we woke up to 3″ of wet snow.  Guess we will be having a white St. Patrick’s Day!  I was considering going shopping today for … Continue reading →

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Fun in the parks! Lake Metroparks Adapted Programs

Posted on March 11, 2013 by SallyK

One of the gems here in Lake County, Ohio, is our Lake Metroparks system.  Great places to hike, play and swim are minutes away from our homes.  Each season they publish Parks Plus!, a big book of programs and activities … Continue reading →

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Journey to Idol: Part 1

Posted on March 4, 2013 by SallyK

Did you know there is an American Idol style talent competition going on right here in Lake County? Again this year, the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood is holding an Idol contest in its adult workshops, Vocational Guidance Center … Continue reading →

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Spring Break in Lake County

Posted on February 21, 2013 by SallyK

Spring can’t come fast enough for me!  I  have definitely had enough snow, wind and ice.  Slush covers every street and parking lot, salt is encrusted on my car.  I no sooner get it washed than the cycle starts again. … Continue reading →

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“discARTed” Recycled Art Exhibition – West Woods Nature Center

Posted on February 2, 2013 by SallyK

Last weekend Dana and I stopped at the West Woods Nature Center in Geauga County to view the art on display in their annual “discArted” Recycled Art Exhibition.  Each piece was made from cast 0ffs recycled into beautiful and whimsical … Continue reading →

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