by Quentin Lewis

Weeknotes: 06/16/24-06/22/24

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This week:

  • Last week, Dominic had his 5th grade dance, which was tons of fun to chaperone. He danced way more than I would have at his age! We also made a doctor’s visit to Albany, and tried in various ways to beat the heat that flattened central New York this week.
  • Saturday night, we hit up the Unadilla drive-in to watch Inside Out 2. It was absolutely packed, and we had a pretty good time.
  • I also juggled some doctors appointments, and divided my work time between preparing for future kids programs and long term program and exhibit planning.
  • I marveled over a delightful gift from my folks–a catalog from the Kathe Kollwitz exhibit that my dad and I saw at the MOMA a few weeks ago. I felt as moved by her artwork on the page as I did on the gallery walls. Thanks Mom and Dad!
  • Alanna and I tried, in various legal and quasi-legal ways, to watch some Euro cup matches. Though not deeply invested football fans, we love the exuberance and excitement of the international tournaments. It’s also a nice bonus that they fall near our anniversary; I have fond memories of catching World cup games both before and after our wedding.
  • Speaking of our wedding, tonight, we’re going out to dinner for an early wedding anniversary date. Our actual anniversary (#14!) is next week, but we’ll be in the thick of a week-long camping trip at Gilbert Lake State park, so this will have to suffice for a solo celebration. Love you, baby.
  • I finished reading the great Tom Scharpling’s memoir “It Never Ends” which was funny and personal and hopeful. It’s also wonderfully, engagingly written; not a surprise, given Scharpling’s career. For fans of the Best Show and Double Threat, it’s a must-read.