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| Our regional flash flooding in June. |
Since my last Broads of a Feather blog post, my oldest got a job working in the
library of her future college, my friend, Terri, got married, we’ve attended
two grad parties, and many other day to day activities have kept us on the go. Just
the other night, my friend, Sue, and I commented that we’re halfway through
summer already. It seems impossible. As I mentioned in my last post, it hasn’t
been very summery in Northeastern PA. Today, for example, the temperature is
69° with extremely low humidity and the sun hasn’t decided whether it wants to
come out yet or not. It feels like a spring day in late May versus July 22nd.
We’re normally feeling the effects of the triple H’s by now—Hazy, Hot, and Humid
and suffering from a slight drought. This summer has been extremely wet. The
last report I saw from NOAA had us at “Much Above Average Rainfall.” In fact,
areas just north of us in New York have had numerous devastating downpours
causing flash flooding of roadways, businesses, and homes.
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| The gorgeous Elmira College campus with the Gannett- Tripp Library in the upper right. (Photo courtesy of Elmira College's Facebook page.) |
The last three weeks have made us adjust
our regular summertime weekday activities since Sydney started working on
campus—but it is all good. She needed this experience since she is our shy one.
The folks in the library have welcomed her with open arms. She’s meeting fellow
students as well as Elmira College administration and faculty. When I pick her
up every day, I get to hear all about her workday; what projects they are
working on and who she met. Their big projects involve inventorying the library
and also dramatically reducing their periodicals. It pleases me to no end that
she is working in the library. I was a total library geek during my school
years—even belonging to library club throughout middle school. I loved working
the circulation desk, putting covers on books, and shelving!!! Of course, a lot
of changes have happened since then. Does anyone remember what a vertical file
is? I don’t even know if they exist anymore since the internet has taken over. *sigh*
At any rate, my girl is in her element and I couldn’t be happier for her.
I finished editing all of the pictures I
took for Terri and Mike’s wedding. It was a two and a half week process for me.
Between Syd and me, we shot about 1,000 photos. From there, I go through and
pic out the best before editing (teeth-whitening, blemish covering, and general
photo fixes with color, temperature, and sharpness) and try different finishes
with the edited shots. The final photo count was 507. Someday, I’ll purchase my
dream camera so I don’t have to borrow one.
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| My favorite shot from Mike and Terri's wedding! |
Sydney’s Best-Friend-Forever-Since-Kindergarten
had her grad party and she also had an Elmira College color theme since that’s
where she’s attending in the fall as well. I went early to help her parents set
up and decorate and we recycled some of Syd’s decorations which saved time and
money. Lesley was one of several graduates whose senior photos I did as a
graduation present last year. She and Syd had me take some best friend photos
as well and they turned out so good—if I do say so myself. Thirteen years of
friendship is quite the testament. My husband and I are extremely proud of both
girls for their academic accomplishments and, most importantly, for the
remarkable young women they have become. Neither of them gave in to following
the crowd, but chose to march to the beat of their own drums. And, as close as
Syd and Les are, they are equally opposite in likes. Lesley is into heavy rock music
and Syd likes Broadway show tunes. Lesley likes long-haired guys with tattoos
and piercings and Syd admires well-dressed academic men—who just so happen to
be AARP members. Lesley’s strengths are in math and science and Syd’s are in
English and history. Ying and Yang friends. At any rate, their friendship is
solid and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for our prospective doctor
and history teacher.
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| My favorite senior photo session shots of Brittany and Austin... |
I'll share some of my favorite photos from last year's senior photo sessions to the right. They have been Syd's classmates throughout their school years. A great group of kids.
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| Shannon and Colton... |
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| Best-Friends-Forever-Since-Kindergarten... |
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| And my favorite shots of Lesley. |
This week’s blog is short and sweet. My
next blog is already in the works. Till next time, readers, be good, be happy,
and be well!
(As I close out this blog, several days
have passed since I started it. This past week has brought on blissful summer
temperatures! Yay!!!!)
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