Arches of Princeton

Rockefeller College, Princeton University. This student residence has its own dining, study and other facilities, to encourage a sense of community. I'm signing off for a week and half to see family. Be well, see you soon!

Chubby critter

A pudgy groundhog (or woodchuck) prepares for winter. Leaves are fading - I love their crunch underfoot.

Something different

Sorry for the night shots! Returned to our theatre Tuesday for something different: the funny, singing, strumming Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Where else can you hear Handel, The Clash and Lady Gaga in one concert?:) They play prestigious Carnegie Hall tonight.

Here, their rendition of Ennio Morricone's classic Western movie score, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"...

London-themed day

Sunday in London, our pre-Princeton haunt, courtesy of Mr. L (a rare co-contributor:), who is there for work.

(via an oldie-but-goodie 2008 model iPhone)

The play's the thing

McCarter Theatre, our Tony-award winning theater, about a month ago on a warm day. The left photo is from this weekend - Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce were appearing in "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," which ran an extra week. I got last-minute tickets (30 seconds before curtain) and enjoyed the fun. The play moves to New York next.

Trainspotting

Pausing for a 1920s train, on my way to a friend's art festival. I'd just crossed state borders from Lambertville, west of Princeton, to New Hope, Pennsylvania. This area is a local favorite, just a 20-30 minute drive away.

Morning near the woods

A giant fungi under a hornet's nest. I tried to keep my distance, but was captivated by the wavy patterns.

Morven

It's been rainy since yesterday, so here's a sunny one from the archives. The 1750s Morven estate has been inhabited by a Princeton University founder and Declaration of Independence signer, British troops, and five state governors. Today, it enjoys a peaceful life as a museum.