Based in Sydney, Australia, Foundry is a blog by Rebecca Thao. Her posts explore modern architecture through photos and quotes by influential architects, engineers, and artists.
Since 1893
Occasionally Yours Co-owner Kicks Off 2020 DNC
Occasionally Yours co-owner Scott Richardson of Swarthmore appeared as part of the Democratic Convention on Monday. Richardson, who voted for Donald Trump in 2016, recounted the difficulties his small business has faced in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe Biden will get his vote this time around. “I’m just frustrated,” Richardson said. “I don’t understand how we got here. We’re the greatest nation in the world.”
Puddle Jumping
Ruby Hoffman took advantage of Tuesday’s rain to do some puddle jumping. Photo: Rob Borgstrom
Marge and Don Henderson Celebrate Sapphire Wedding Anniversary
On July 16, Marge and Don Henderson celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary over a socially distanced lunch at their home in Maris Grove with their oldest and youngest sons, Don and Dave. They were also joined, over Zoom, by their other two sons, Rob and Rick (Diane and Jodi), and enjoyed several other virtual video visits and phone calls from grandchildren and friends.
During the lunch, Marge and Don opened over 100 cards sent from all over the country by friends, family, former students, and neighbors.
Marge and Don extend their heartfelt thanks to all who sent cards, and for the one doorstep delivery of sticky buns and shoofly pie. As Marge has often been overheard to say during COVID-19 isolation, “We have really been getting to know each other.”
Their children send them warm wishes: “Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad! We love you!”
Zoom Piano Rehearsals
Young pianists at Jones Music Studio performed their repertoire on Zoom this month. Hosted by piano teacher Donna Kay Jones, the event was rehearsal for the students’ August auditions for the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Ordinarily, Jones’ students gather in-person monthly to perform memorized pieces and provide feedback for each other. While they could not enjoy the usual refreshments after their performance, the students had fun sharing music with each other virtually.
Pictured, top to bottom, left to right: Donna Kay Jones, Harry Park, Joyzee Yi, Alex Yang, Ted Clark, Daksha Nair, and Shannon Yue. Photo: Lauren Park
