An Extra Window

So this is another picture so that you can see where the painting is hanging. Perfect-- it's my new window. And we didn't even have to knock out any bricks. Whew!

My Graduation Gift!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who contributed to honor me with such a gift. It's an Alethaire Kelly original, and it's one of my favorites of hers. About it, she said, "I got to the top of the window, and I just wanted to keep drawing trees, so I did." I love it.

Once More to the Lake

Emeka, Erica and Sarah Sailing

My friend from Yale (fellow gymnast and Slav) was driving cross country and made a little detour to experience life at the lake. We had a great time, and it was fun getting to know Erica (fellow capoeirista). Their next stop: The Grand Canyon.

Captain and First Mate

We decided to go for a sail while at Kentucky Lake. The wind didn't cooperate at first and the sun blazed. We anchored in the main lake, jumped in to cool off. Sonny perfected his jump with a twist off the boat during that little break. And, lo, on the way back the gods of the winds blessed us with a nice breeze so we coasted back to Bent Tree Cove. Sonny decided he preferred sailing to speed-boating: fewer "bumps."

Back Home

After a summer of insane traveling, I am back at home. The new news, in case you haven't heard, is that we are expecting our second Koren baby, due January 23. And you can expect pictures from our travels soon. And hopefully a few new videos, too!

Speaking of the Folk Festival...

You should check it out on the web. This year's line-up is unbelievable. I can't believe all these people are going to be in Madison, Indiana: Tom Paxton, John Gorka, Red Molly, James McMurtry! We have a guest bedroom if you're from out of town... www.ohiorivervalleyfolkfestival.com

Folk Festival Forever

Hey, y'all! Come to joeyg's next Tuesday for a Folk Festival Benefit. Music starts around 6:30 and includes yours truly (The Chestnuts) plus Greg n' Kriss and Jimmy D. I promise it will be lovely and not too loud (this is folk, not punk!). See you there!

See What I Mean?

Trains

It's been snowing/icing for about five days, so the trains and blocks have been getting a good workout.

Sonny Opening Shaked & Alfredo's Presents!

De****ar Alfredo and Shaked,

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Chestnuts Play February 16th

Just a quick note to let anyone checking this know that The Chestnuts will be playing next Saturday, February 16th, at The Thomas Family Winery. The show should get rolling around 8ish, but feel free to come early or late, as you are. Kids welcome. They have great wines, yummy snacks, and a delicious pear spritzer for non-drinkers. Hope to see you!

Obama Oh-Eight

Sonny's Sushi

Thanks, Camella and Kevin! Sonny is really into chopping right now, so this was perfect.

Happy New Year

Alethaire and POK sing and play lead on Alz's original song "Breathe." We had a fun round of pass the guitar on New Year's Eve up at The Farm.

He Blew Out the Candles Himself!

And The Birthday Cake...

The Super Awesome Track

Well, Santa listened, apparently. With any luck, you'll be able to view the trains in action. Here's a picture of the track. Try clicking this link to see the video:

Sonny and Santa

emeka took Sonny to see Santa tonight. There was a Christmas program at the First Baptist Church, and Santa was going to be there after the show. Well, they made the mistake of announcing that Santa was in the basement, so Sonny was like, "Well, why are we up here?" He told Santa he wanted trains, but he said he forgot to ask what would be in his stocking. He also told me several times that he did not get to eat "one of the cookies that the other folks were eating." But he did eat some chocolate about which he said, "It has all that good caffeine and sugar in it. Daddy said if I eat chocolate, I'll get riled up."

Videos

Well, I've posted two videos so far on youtube. My name is burningsage7, so you can search that if you want to see Sonny playing trains and singing (his specialties), but I have yet to figure out how to put a direct link into the blog. I'll get back to you on that. In the meantime, enjoy!