Memorandum Monday

It was a weekend filled with new activities. Friday evening we attended the opening of the new exhibit at the George Eastman Museum. 

This is the Centennial of the National Parks in the United States, and in recognition, the Eastman staff put together a wonderful display of photographs that span well over 100 years. 

To set the mood, and as entertainment for the Members Only Reception, a roaming banjo player provided some delightful music.

Afterwards we wandered through the lovely gardens. You’ll see more from this walk on Wednesday.

Saturday morning, a friend and I attended the Landmark Society’s House & Garden tour.

It was the perfect day for it, warm and sunny. Despite the many people on the tour, we didn’t encounter long waits at any of the seven homes nor at the Academy of Medicine—the headquarters for the tour as well as a fascinating stop on the tour. Needless to say, photographs are not allowed inside the homes, but you are allowed to take photos of the gardens.

I loved this single peony in one of the gardens. All my peonies are the ruffled variety.

I’m a new member of the Landmark Society. Last fall, I attended the Downtown Tour with my friend who has been an active volunteer for the Landmark Society for years. She was House Captain at the Academy of Medicine on Sunday, and asked if I’d like to be a House Host. The House Hosts provide information to the guests about the room they are visiting, and I lucked out and had the living room of the former Lyon Mansion which now houses the Academy of Medicine. The biggest perk of the afternoon was having Joe Blackburn, the organist at the Eastman Museum playing the grand piano all afternoon.

The whole experience was just wonderful! Waving to Sian and friends for Memorandum Monday. I’m always happy to have a new experience (or two) on the weekend so I can join in.