Sherry | June 14, 2008
Coming to you from a coffee shop in Oban, Scotland! We’re waiting for our ferry to the isle of Mull. After that we’ll take a bus across the island and then another ferry to Iona. Here are a couple of visuals from the past few days:
I wanted Mauri to take a picture of the sweet [...]
Mauri | June 11, 2008
Rubes! The moment we stepped out into the New York City air we were spotted for…rubes!
(Maybe it was my burnt orange luggage.) A well-dressed man with some kind of accent approached us…as though he was a taxi driver. The fact he wasn’t driving a taxi should’ve been a clue. Non-rubes probably would’ve avoided the brief [...]
Sherry | June 11, 2008
In some regards our first day was uneventful. We don’t fly to New York City via Los Angeles every day, but then it’s not a very notable adventure either.
But then this happened!
And then this happened!
As we walked into the LA airport from our plane, there stood Mauri’s first cousin Greg Macy. We were all equally [...]
Sherry | June 9, 2008
A friend, the one who has encouraged us for somewhere between several and many years to travel to Iona, just stopped by to say bon voyage, give me a farewell hug, and hand me an envelope with a joyful note and some ready-to-spend “travelers cheques.”
Anyone care to follow suit?
Just kidding.
No, no, really, I’m just kidding.
Sherry | June 8, 2008
This week we’re going to finally use our passports, if all goes according to plan. On Wednesday we’ll fly to LA then to NYC. On Thursday evening we’ll fly NYC to Dublin, Ireland, to Glasgow, Scotland, then ride a train to Oban.
We’ll enjoy a night of rest at the Old Manse Guest House, then [...]
Sherry | June 5, 2008
You probably already know this about me—I love pictures! Any time I have an excuse to meander through my files and files of digital pictures or page through my albums (the kind you can hold in your hands), I sideline all other projects to give my attention fully to my beloved photos. Compulsive, some might [...]
Sherry | June 4, 2008
Oh joy! Zachary finally left the hospital after 29 days. He’s taking steroids to relieve some swelling in his throat, and he still speaks at whisper levels. But would you look at that smile! And the sparkle in those eyes! Oh joy!
Thanks for praying for Zach and his family. I don’t think they’d complain if [...]
Sherry | June 3, 2008
Last month our son, Rachel’s John Williams, graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Their Oregon siblings flew across the country to celebrate. They’re the ones who get credit for these great pictures that will tell the story:
John and Rachel in their Philadelphia home, ready to attend the award and exhibition events.
The [...]
Mauri | June 2, 2008
…it is us. The last two Democratic primaries are tomorrow, and the NBA finals start this week. There were other interesting stories, but as I tuned out NPR early this morning my imagination jumped ahead to a Celtic/Laker game seven. Overtime. Final score 102-95. Kevin lifts the trophy and celebrates with his ecstatic team-mates while [...]
Sherry | June 1, 2008
Mauri and I decided to splurge on the lunch special at Ye Olde Pizza Shoppe. I chose our table while Mauri paid for our order (we dine at the best establishments in town!) I sat on the side of the table that allowed Mauri to watch the big-screen TV, which was broadcasting a race, the [...]