Knutson Associates

Kelly has known these fine folks for many years. Knute, Scott and Joyce Knutson create exsquisite unique jewelry. Scott’s work is influenced by his diving adventures – he has produced many pieces with an aquatic theme – really lovely stuff. When it came time to select a jeweler to design a fabulous wedding ring for…

Turkey Day Aftermath

Almost brother-in-law Jeff takes a well-deserved snooze after cooking two days in a row.

Image Restoration

My dear friend Kalvin sent a scan of this lovely photograph of his parents. Shot in 1941, the original hand-tinted black and white photo had lost a bit of its original color over the years. The restoration turned out to be a bit harder than I originally thought it would be. After the usual dust-spotting,…

Steve’s Stude’s

Steve with two of his three beloved Studebakers. The black one is a 1962 Studebaker Grand Turismo – one of just 7700 ever made. (Yes, that’s Kelly in the back seat.) The other is a 1958 Silver Hawk. Steve also owns a blue Commander, (1962?) but it was not able to make it to the…

Ten Bucks Says You Can’t Do It

As we say good riddance to one of my favorite people – John Asscroft – I challenge you to listen to this little gem IN ITS ENTIRETY. I’ll bet you can’t. I couldn’t – and I REALLY tried – hard.

You Just Have to FEEL It!

Andrew has finished his magic – for now – and the result is this spectacular piece of work on our pillars! We are soooo happy with the beautiful venetian plaster applied by the master. What you don’t see here is the wonderful sensual texture of the polished plaster. It feels like cold marble. YUM! Thank…

Oopsie!

National Guard fighter jet strafes New Jersey grade school.