Chair skating

One of the truly unique things to do in China in the winter is to go ice chairing, or biking. We went with a large group of friends last year, down to Houhai Lake in central Beijing. Sunday we decided to go again with our friends the Lattas…

Photos are still coming….

Still catching up on pictures from the U.S. trip, now working backwards. Here's Anna with Aunt Carrie at the Newark Airport. They spent most of that last week together, while B was in meetings etc in NYC. enjoyed by all. Beck had a hard time…

Pictures — Colorado

About 12,500 feet up. It feels like the top of the world.I think this was after Dixie had already torn his rightrotator cuff falling while following me down KTGully, a double black diamond. Am I to blame?Eli enjoyed his time with Helene."Jacob…

More Maplewood Photos

New year's Eve. Jon K can cook. Great meal.Benson/Whitmire kid versionBenson/whitmire adults

Catching up pictures: Maplewood

My brother and I bought nephew Josh a belatedbar mitzvah present --a sweet guitar. Rule one:would one of want it if he quits playing?Paul cousins in south Mtn. ReservationJacob and best friend Gabriel. The famous first toothachestarted right…

Catching up pictures: Maplewood

My brother and I bought nephew Josh a belatedbar mitzvah present --a sweet guitar. Rule one:would one of want it if he quits playing?Paul cousins in south Mtn. ReservationJacob and best friend Gabriel. The famous first toothachestarted right…

Finally, some photos…Becky’s fave place

Ashcroft Crozz Country ski Area, outside Aspen, Co. About 12,000 fet up. Pretty close to heaven.

Finally, some photos…Becky’s fave place

Ashcroft Crozz Country ski Area, outside Aspen, Co. About 12,000 fet up. Pretty close to heaven.

Settling Back Down

I’ve been wanting to write but have been tired all week. It’s felt like my brain is encased in slushy, slow-drying cement half the time.Things have been fine here. The bedtimes and sleep-in times gradually crept up all week. Friday I actually…

Settling Back Down

I’ve been wanting to write but have been tired all week. It’s felt like my brain is encased in slushy, slow-drying cement half the time.Things have been fine here. The bedtimes and sleep-in times gradually crept up all week. Friday I actually…