Monthly Archives: October 2011

Wednesday photo: Statue of Liberty

Posted on October 26, 2011 by elliewick

The Statue of Liberty is closing Friday for a year’s worth of repairs, which is the inspiration for this Wednesday photo. Friday is also the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the French gift by Pres. Grover Cleveland.  I have … Continue reading →

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“The Sound of Music” returns to Salzburg

Posted on October 24, 2011 by elliewick

Last night, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, “The Sound of Music” debuted on the Landestheater stage in Salzburg. This is the first time the musical has been produced live on stage in the town where the movie was filmed. Salzburg has … Continue reading →

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Postcard arrival: China and Russia

Posted on October 23, 2011 by elliewick

I just sent out a handful of cards to use up my Ohio postcards, so I am hopeful of having a postcard or two waiting for me in my Utah mailbox when I arrive. First up in this batch is … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight on Ohio: Dave Grohl Alley

Posted on October 22, 2011 by elliewick

When I first started this blog I posted about places in Ohio I would like to visit. I have visited some of them since then, but there are still many places on my list. Now as my time here is … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo(s): Sunrise at Bryce Canyon National Park

Posted on October 12, 2011 by elliewick

In one week I was up before sunrise on two days. This is pretty much unheard of in my life. But when there are worthy causes, getting up when it is still dark out it isn’t too difficult. I was … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Robie House

Posted on October 5, 2011 by elliewick

When I visited a friend in Chicago last month, I couldn’t help but visit the Robie House, a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece now owned by the University of Chicago. I first visited the Robie House as a freshman in high … Continue reading →

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