Enjoying the Macy/Wanamaker light show for the last time this year.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Utah and Marriage Equality
The state of Utah will appeal to the Supreme Court for an emergency stay on the lower court decision overturning the ban on same sex marriage in Utah. Some observers think that the Justice Sonia Sotomayer, who will receive the appeal, will punt it to the full supreme court for consideration. If there are not five votes to grant the stay, and observers think there are not, then it's game, set, and match for marriage equality nationwide. This is because a "no stay" ruling will be an acknowledgement that the constitution protects the rights of same sex couples to marry in Utah and, by extension, everywhere else. Yes, the battle will continue to be fought on a state by state basis, but the cause will be lost for those who oppose marriage equality.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Hotel Russell Lobby, London
We've stayed at the Hotel Russell before when in London. The lobby and grand staircase was nicely decorated for the holidays.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Big Band Music On Board the QM2
One of the most enjoyable performances during our recent transatlantic QM2 crossing was the big band concert, with all of the on board musicians combined to present Benny Goodman favorites. The trumpet player is not only handsome, but could play very, very well!
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
A Traditional Colonial Christmas Eve
Our friend Paul, who is a Fire Island homeowner and neighbor during te summer months, invited us to his annual Christmas Eve get-together last night. Paul lives in a house that was built in the late 18th century in Germantown, an historic section of Philadelphia. Paul has a collection of antique Christmas tree ornaments and he enjoys lighting his Christmas tree with real candles.
Don, Mel and Dan
Paul
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
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