Poetry Out Loud 2018

The PWR Program helped judge Poetry Out Loud, a program to encourages the high school students to learn about poetry through memorization and recitation.

The high school contestants- winner on the far right

English undergrad keeping score, and judges: Kristina, Michelle, Sarah, and Kevin

Emily and Dennis's BBQ 2017

Emily and Dennis invited us to their awesome annual BBQ. They live in a lovely part of North Fork. Emily works with Kevin, but Emily and Dennis are also the grandparents of one of the boys on James's T-ball team, Evan. How cool is that?

Emily (in white) and Dennis (in black) and lots of their friends

Spotted Kevin's work buddies

Kevin and Frank watching kids and talking sports

Jennifer, me, Joe, and Michelle

Program in Writing Holiday Party 2016

Kevin's work had a holiday party and he took me and Miranda with him. James was at school at the time. The lunch party was at Pita House, a little Mediterranean-Turkish restaurant in East-Setauket. It was so delicious! It was my favorite SBU get-together so far, I think because sitting around a table made it so relaxed. The company was very fun, and of course, brilliant.

Having fun chatting before lunch. 

Me and William

Kristina and Clare

Cynthia, Sarah, and Jennifer

Adam and Wilbur

Rashmi, Rita, Shyam

Becky brought baby Simon and made me so happy! (with William and Joe)

Patty, MaryAnn, Rita, Adam, and Michelle in front

Sarah and her mini, Maddie

Aida's Art Exhibit Opening Reception 2016

On Friday we went to Gallery North for the Opening Reception of an art exhibition where Pete's my wife Aida's abstract paintings are featured. Her work is great and the exhibit itself - featuring 4 artists- was very well arranged for maximum effect.

Gallery North

Rita and Jaz congratulating Aida

Pete talking to Marilyn and Pete and Aida's son