The Mirror of Erised

In preparation for a trip to Europe with our son and his wife, both big Harry Potter fans, it made sense to watch at least one movie from the series to familiarize myself with the characters. In the first movie, I was fascinated to learn about the Mirror of Erised. Albus Dumbledore (known as the…

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Gemini Cruise on Lake Erie

We enjoyed a wonderful cruise of the Lake Erie Islands on September 28, 2022, with incredible weather and scenery, in addition to our guests.  We are sure the Battle of Lake Erie discussion will be treasured by all who participated. It was delightful to spend time with those that could make it; sorry to miss…

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The Other Shoe to Drop

In the early 1900s, New York City tenement buildings were poorly constructed with thin walls and ceilings and bedrooms stacked on top of one another. As the resident on the floor above you would prepare for bed by taking off his shoes, you would hear one shoe drop to the floor. What would come next?…

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