The time between (audio)

Reflections on the time between the holiday's (Christmas and New Year's)

station 7 - one man's footsteps in new snow

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The On Being podcast by Krista Tippett   http://www.onbeing.org/


with Paul Muldoon
http://www.onbeing.org/program/paul-muldoon-a-conversation-with-verse/8276

with Martin Sheen
http://www.onbeing.org/program/martin-sheen-spirituality-of-imagination/8257


3 word goals for 2015 and recap for prior years)
http://steves2cents.blogspot.com/2015/01/3-word-goals-mentor-leverage-exercise.html

what will be the 3 word goals for 2016?

Highlights from the weekend in New York City (audio)

Highlights from the weekend in New York City



The Alberto Burri retrospective
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/exhibitions/on-view/alberto-burri-the-trauma-of-painting

Video samples of the exhibit
http://www.guggenheim.org/video/channel#alberto-burri-the-trauma-of-painting

Some great photos of the works
http://exhibitions.guggenheim.org/burri/art

The wikipedia entry on Gibellina   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibellina

The wikipedia entry on the Highline  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Line_(New_York_City)

The Highline webpage  http://www.thehighline.org/

posing along the Highline

one of the many scenes along the Highline

Observations (audio)

reflections on some of the things I saw in Hong Kong

the raised beads on the stairways

junction on a sidewalk marked with the raised beads and straight lines

close up of the raised beads on top of a stairway

On the Road (audio)

Recorded from the harborside in Hong Kong

in light drizzle on my walk early Saturday morning (Hong Kong is 13 hours in advance of Franklin)

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Assorted photos from my travels in Hong Kong

One of the three Manulife buildings in Hong Kong

alas, the museum is close to the hotel but closed

the cereal aisle in the food store at the nearby mall

they like to do Christmas here

if you want to really have your say, you can!

Rainy Saturday (audio)

Recorded on Saturday and posting here in time for the Sunday email distribution

Enjoy!

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shiny new tennis courts in the rain at Franklin High School

Alice's Restaurant - A Thanksgiving Tradition

A family tradition was to listen to "Alice's Restaurant" as we drove home for Thanksgiving. We don't do much driving on the holiday but we still listen to the song.

Arlo Guthrie in 2007 - Globe Photo

The Boston Globe has an article on "50 Things about Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant"

"You’ve heard the song, no doubt. So here are some fun facts, collected from interviews Guthrie has given and stories about the song over the years. 

The song is 18 minutes 34 seconds long, give or take a minute depending on his pace. 

The length of the song is the exact same length as the gap in the Nixon Watergate tapes, and Guthrie has often quipped that the song may explain that silence in the infamous tapes."

missed the 13th

Reflections on missing Friday the 13th and looking ahead to Thanksgiving

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one leaf just hanging in there!

It's sooner than you think - Dodge Poetry Festival 2016

Good news! View this email in your browser Less than a Year Until #DPF16!   October 20-23, 2016 The Dodge Poetry Festival is returning to Newark, New Jersey, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Newark's Downtown Arts District.  The 4th consecutive Festival in Newark will feature: more than five dozen poets, storytellers and musicians a vibrant Downtown Arts District – home to galleries, historic churches, museums and NJPAC's gorgeous theaters – transformed into a walkable poetry village alive with readings, music and conversation festive outdoor area with multiple food options magnificently restored historic Military Park with gardens, walkways and areas for relaxation and contemplation new downtown hotels within easy walking distance to all Festival sites deep discounts to the Festival on mass transit Poetry Bookstore featuring book-signings by participating poets. Visit our website for regular updates leading up to the 16th Biennial Dodge Poetry Festival.  The complete list of poets will be announced in April during National Poetry Month. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2015 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival and Program, All rights reserved. You are on the Dodge Poetry Festival mailing list. Our mailing address is: Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival and Program 14 Maple Ave. Suite 400 Morristown, Nj 07960 Add us to your address book I missed going in 2014, did go in 2012, would like to get back there is 2016.

Election reflections

For all the details on recent Franklin election, you can find them at bit.ly/FranklinElect2015

Franklin election sign on the bridge downtown

Podcast recommendations

As the week ends and Franklin Matters is busy preparing for the Nov 3rd election, some podcast recommendations come to mind. I been interviewing candidates and while it doesn't surprise me that there are connections and common points, the nature of the connections and common points is always exciting and interesting.

Hence some recommendation for other interview based podcasts that I find worthy of my playlist.

colors of the season

Pond St Tour (audio)

It was a rainy day so on my walk I explored the former sewer treatment plant on Pond St in Franklin.

Here is a brief audio recording while I was in the middle of the property. For additional info on the RFP process you can jump over to FranklinMatters.org.



Check out the Flickr slideshow of the key photos of what I saw on the walk.

Cool Reflections

Thinking out loud this Friday morning

early morning dew on Fletcher Field

September Wednesday - 9/16/15

Reflections on Wednesday, almost the end of Sep, almost the end of the quarter, only one quarter of the year to go!

shadow play on the wall of the house, ladders to fix the corner board where the woodpeckers have attacked

strawberries, rhubarb and nectarine crisp

I had some rhubarb to cut so I got the inspiration to do a strawberry rhubarb crisp. I went googling to find a crisp topping that was gluten free and found this recipe after searching through all the apple crisps that popped up. 

I added the rhubarb to the strawberries and nectarines. I swapped corn flake crumbs for the almond flour and used almond slivers in place of the pecans. Otherwise, the ingredient list and process remained the same.

It did come out very tasting very good!

the finished product!

Original recipe
http://minimalistbaker.com/gluten-free-strawberry-nectarine-crisp/

strawberries, nectarines and rhubarb

Ingredients

• ~ 4 cups strawberries and nectarines, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• pinch sea salt
• 4 Tbsp cold butter (dairy free for vegan) or sub olive oil

the crumb topping mixed together

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter an 8x8 (or similar size) baking dish.
• Add fruit directly to the dish as you chop it and spread until flat.
• To a mixing bowl add crisp ingredients and, using your hands, mix until all of the butter is evenly distributed.
• Add to the top of the fruit in an even layer.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the top is crisp and golden

ready to bake

Incredible Fall Events!!!

Upcoming New England Fall Events Summer is almost over, and like at a great clambake, your plate is filling up fast. But we've got some great events around the corner and NOW is your chance to sign up. Join us this fall on Cape Cod, or in lovely Narragansett or Newport, R.I. for races and festivals ranging from a 5k to a full marathon!  Cape Cod Brew Fest September 26 | Cape Cod The fourth annual Cape Cod Brew Fest will be our biggest yet - featuring over 80 American craft breweries, 300 beers, local food and live music. Join us at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in East Falmouth for this outdoor festival on September 26th! CapeCodBrewFest.com Ocean Road 10k October 4 | Narragansett This rave-worthy 6.2-mile road race showcases the Ocean State's grandiose splendor and beachside beauty along glistening Narragansett Bay. This flat and fast course was named "Best 10K Northeast" in 2014 by Competitor Magazine. OceanRoad10k.com Newport Marathon October 11 | Newport The City By The Sea is one of the area's most idyllic race routes. This marathon and half-marathon event features stunning views, including the famed mansions along Bellevue Avenue and gorgeous Ocean Drive. A can't-miss event! NewportMarathon.com Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run October 25 | Newport Check this beauty off your bucket list. Run or walk the iconic Pell Bridge at sunrise in a 4.1 mile event sponsored by Citizens Bank and the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. All proceeds from this event are donated to local charities. PellBridgeRun.com Copyright © 2015 Gray Matter Marketing. All Rights Reserved.

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Dogwood fruit (audio)

The audio for Friday, Aug 28.

dogwood fruit

Catching up (well, almost)

as this was recorded last week and only now appearing here, I clearly still have some catching up to do!

sunrise at Wells, ME

Father's Day

listen to ‘father's day ’ on audioBoom

The card from my daughters - thank you!

If at first you don't succeed, call Dad!