This afternoon before the girls went out Mina and I had a lot of fun using a simple Webcam. Its software has a series of effects and one of them creates fun house mirror like distortions. We moved in front of the camera laughing at the faces we could … [Read more...] about Dede, Mina, Fun
Family
Christmas 2011
Mina and Elif came to Rhode Island for Christmas this year, we alternate locations. After resting one day, the girls went out this morning, visited the beach, went to Iggy's for lunch, bought the Christmas tree and returned home. I had to run a … [Read more...] about Christmas 2011
Music of Life
Zorba The Greek is one of my favorite movies in which Anthony Quinn gives a great, Oscar-nominated performance as Alexis Zorba. He represents life with his exuberance and sheer presence. Among many other qualities, Zorba loves to dance and eventually … [Read more...] about Music of Life
Short Visit to SLC
Jan visited Elif and Mina for 5 days to join them for Mina's birthday party last Saturday. Although her actual birthday was Tuesday, organizing a party with kids and their parents proved to be much easier on a weekend. Before she went, Jan completed … [Read more...] about Short Visit to SLC
Sailing
Yesterday, my friend Nuri invited me to go out sailing with him. I met Nuri around 5:30 PM at the Warren Town Wharf and we took off right away. Apparently, it was a day for racing, so quite a few other boats went by us to get ready for their event. … [Read more...] about Sailing
SLC: Sea Salt with Bill and Jane
Yesterday we met Bill and Jane at Sea Salt, where they had invited us for dinner. It is only a few minutes from Elif's house. After we settled Elif took some photographs, then Mina was allowed to handle Nana's camera with care. The second batch of … [Read more...] about SLC: Sea Salt with Bill and Jane
SLC: Photo Shoot with Mina
Earlier today the girls went shopping and came back with a nice dress for Mina and a pair of shoes to go with that. She liked it so much and put it on right away. As she danced, the skirt flared out with the big bow on the back flying with her hair. … [Read more...] about SLC: Photo Shoot with Mina