Paterno Tribute

So. Many. Tributes.

Joe Paterno

As some of you might know, this week began with a three day memorial for Joe Paterno, who passed away this weekend.  The celebration of life concluded with a public memorial today.  Campus seems somber today, especially with the seemingly appropriate rain, but I saw visible signs of "Paterno Proud" everywhere I turned today.

"Paterno Proud"

Paterno Library

Paterno Library, named for JoePa, after he and his wife help raise over $13 million for the library.

Lion Shrine

Peachy Paterno Ice Cream from the Berkey Creamery

This picture is from earlier this week.  The lights in the stadium have remained on all week, which creates a lovely, almost halo glow at night.

Here is the football stadium on this dreary morning.  There is talk that Beaver Stadium might be re-named in some manner, but no official announcement yet.

I didn't attend the procession yesterday, but you can see some great photos of it here.  

Thanks for reading.

-A

Winter

Finally the weather outside actually reflects the calendar.

-A

Europe, Round I

I was going through some old photographs and found these.  There are from my first time abroad back in 2007.

London School of Economics Library

Eiffel Tower

London Eye

More old photos later.

-A

Wordless Wednesday

9/11 Memorial

Yesterday we went to visit the 9/11 Memorial and also the Tribute Center.  Both were very touching. 

Pool, where the tower once stood

The other pool.  The waterfall was turned off due to the wind and cold weather.

Flag of Honor, which is composed of the names of those lost.

A beam from one of the World Trade buildings  

There was a visible police presence nearby and we were required to go through security before visiting the memorial.  I am glad for both.  I hope to return later to see Museum, which is schedule to open this September.   

-A

New York City

I went to NYC for the weekend to visit one of my favorite people.  Hopefully, I can visit more now that I'm not on the other side of the country.  It was a great visit!

Subway

Cafe Lalo

Wow.

Subway

Night time view

Same view during the day

Cheese at Zabar's.  Is this heaven?

Olives at Zabar's

Some of my purchases.

More about our visit to the 9/11 Memorial soon.

-A

Seattle, Again

As usual, I took a long layover in Seattle to visit my lovely sister.  We did our regular thing, but, due to my weird flight times, ended up in at the Market at 6:30 a.m. before anything opened.

Seattle Airport Shuttle

Eerily empty Pike Place Market

Good morning, Seattle

Seattle Docks

The golden market pig

Seattle sunrise

I'm currently writing from NYC.  More on that soon.

-A