Visual Entertainment from Near and Far
March 1999
Beautiful weather in Houston with lots of sunshine an bout 70 degrees. Played bridge all afternoon by the pool. Almost time for our cocktail hour and dinner. Another half day of meetings tomorrow before we return.
Love, Tim
Blue Bonnets – State Flower. In late March through April, Texas Wild Flowers bloom in masses along roadsides, meadows and hillsides.
Peaceful and playful “Balboa” in Newport Beach, California
2000
Walked on the pier – a bit chilly in the wind but the sun has been warm. Lots of surfers on the beaches but not many swimmers.
See you soon, love, Tim
Little Elk, Youth Ranch, Browerville, MN
1991
I have been having a lot of fun, and it has been really nice. My horses name is Rio-Grande, and she is very stubborn. I have nice counselors and I have gone swimming every day Well I hope it is nice on Saturday.
Valerie
1967
I arrived ok and met with the consultant last night. Slept late and loafed. Will go to Hardins for dinner soon and then Lowell and I will go to Princeton.
Love, Bill
The Berkshire Hotel, Madison Avenue at 52nd Street. Finest location – Radio City, theaters, exclusive store and shops within easy walking distance. New York City’s newest – 500 handsomely furnished guest rooms – all with finger-tip air-conditioning, 21″ TV in every room.
Black Bear
August 1981
Remember these Falls? They still look the same as they did when we used to come fishing up here. the family likes to play tennis on a court in the park. I was lazy all day yesterday, up at 5:30 this a.m. Now I’m back in bed relaxing again. Bill called yesterday from Hong Kong where he will be for the weekend.
Rainy and cool here today. Hope all is ok with you. Love, Dede
April 1982
Here is a nice Van Gogh for you! It is still very cold but trees and flowers are bursting. We are going to Bruges for the weekend. (Friday is Queen’s holiday here). Board arrives next week – Rosie and I’ve been planning for the ladies. Six coming so far.
Love, Va.
Vincent Van Gogh 1853-1890, The Harvest, Arles 1888
Paseo Del Rio (Riverwalk)
Riverboat taxis cruise the San Antonio River amidst giant cypress trees and palms. The Riverwalk is lined with restaurants, sidewalk cafes, art and gift shops, boutiques and cabarets.
1980? date not visible
Jane and I have arrived safely and so far we’re having a great time. We went into this cathedral yesterday. Also we’ve been to a Broadway play, went to the top of the Empire St. building, took the Staten Island Ferry, etc. Today we’re going to go to the U. N. and some museums.
Take care, Love, Jane
St Patrick’s Cathedral is located on Fifth Avenue at 50th Street. It is the leading Catholic Church in New York City and one if the grandest Cathedrals in the world. Cornerstone 1858. Dedication 1879. Consecration 1910. Restoration 1947. Built of American marbles in modified French Gothic.
January 1990
Here is a picture of Jen and me taken off our dock last summer. Boy, is winter a drag.
We had one day up in Brainerd with the family. Missed your smiling faces.
Love, Tom
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