Happy New Year!
I'm a little behind in my blogging. This video post is from last week's outing to the Botanical Gardens. It's actually only part 1. Videos are very large files and take a while to edit and upload. Plus, there's that whole learning curve thing.
I do have video (and photos) from our New Years party. With any luck, we should be seeing that one by May.
If you are a subscriber and are reading this in your email inbox, and you can't see the video, here are the links:
YouYube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snX7aWnpZpE
Stone Gardens Blog: http://stonegardensmenorah.blogspot.com/
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Video Blog - Bingo!
Still learning the video blog ropes here. I'll admit that this is not one of our most exciting activities, at least not as a spectator, but I'm just trying stuff with the camera.
What I've learned so far is that this blog site does like very large files, and videos are generally large files. I even found a program that converts and compresses video files, but even after using that, the site wouldn't let me upload.
So, YouTube it is. Which is fine. The only people this really affects are the people who are reading this in their email right now - the subscribers. So, any time I post a video I'll share the link to the blog and to the YouTube site. Just click on either one of those and you'll see the video. .
If you're on the blog site right now, the YouTube video should be visible just below and you should just be able to click and watch.
Here's the YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fpdKc8UyJU&feature=recentf
Here's the blog link: http://stonegardensmenorah.blogspot.com/
Enjoy!
What I've learned so far is that this blog site does like very large files, and videos are generally large files. I even found a program that converts and compresses video files, but even after using that, the site wouldn't let me upload.
So, YouTube it is. Which is fine. The only people this really affects are the people who are reading this in their email right now - the subscribers. So, any time I post a video I'll share the link to the blog and to the YouTube site. Just click on either one of those and you'll see the video. .
If you're on the blog site right now, the YouTube video should be visible just below and you should just be able to click and watch.
Here's the YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fpdKc8UyJU&feature=recentf
Here's the blog link: http://stonegardensmenorah.blogspot.com/
Enjoy!
Monday, December 20, 2010
First Video Blog
So, I got the Flip camera. Recording on it easy. Posting to this blog proved to be a bit harder. However, I was able to upload the video to YouTube and then post the YouTube video on this blog. It's below.
I realize that not everyone who subscribes can see the video in their email. So, here are two possible solutions:
1) Go to the blog site and view the post there: http://stonegardensmenorah.blogspot.com/
2) Here's the youTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq3IdWi4vAU
Before you watch the video, here are a few pieces of information and disclaimers:
1) This was my first time using the Flip camera.
2) The video is 4 mins. and 24 seconds long. You are not obligated to watch the entire thing.
3) I will learn how to edit soon.
4) I will learn how to aim the camera at myself so you are not looking up my nose.
5) If there were anything unsightly about the inside of my nose, I would not have posted the video. Don't worry.
6) Now that I told you that, you will probably only be looking at the inside of my nose.
7) There is probably a way to post the videos directly to this blog without going through YouTube. I am working on that.
8) Please feel free to email me at nbudin@menorahpark.org with tips about shooting and posting with the Flip camera.
OK. Enjoy the video.
I realize that not everyone who subscribes can see the video in their email. So, here are two possible solutions:
1) Go to the blog site and view the post there: http://stonegardensmenorah.blogspot.com/
2) Here's the youTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq3IdWi4vAU
Before you watch the video, here are a few pieces of information and disclaimers:
1) This was my first time using the Flip camera.
2) The video is 4 mins. and 24 seconds long. You are not obligated to watch the entire thing.
3) I will learn how to edit soon.
4) I will learn how to aim the camera at myself so you are not looking up my nose.
5) If there were anything unsightly about the inside of my nose, I would not have posted the video. Don't worry.
6) Now that I told you that, you will probably only be looking at the inside of my nose.
7) There is probably a way to post the videos directly to this blog without going through YouTube. I am working on that.
8) Please feel free to email me at nbudin@menorahpark.org with tips about shooting and posting with the Flip camera.
OK. Enjoy the video.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Videos on the Blog
Some subscribers cannot see YouTube videos posted to the blog in their email versions. To view the video, go to the actual blog site: http://stonegardensmenorah.blogspot.com/
I do plan to start video blogging soon using a pocket digital recording device. I hope subscribers will be able to view those videos in their inboxes. If anyone has any advice about which digital device works best, let me know!
Thanks.
I do plan to start video blogging soon using a pocket digital recording device. I hope subscribers will be able to view those videos in their inboxes. If anyone has any advice about which digital device works best, let me know!
Thanks.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Still on Jury Duty
I was able to sneak a camera into the courtroom yesterday. The following is footage from the trial:
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Justice Continued
For those of you who might live out of town, or even out of the country, I didn't want you to think that yesterday's post pictured our actual Justice Center.
Here's a real view of Cleveland's Justice Center. It's the large square building center right:
Here's an aerial view of Downtown Cleveland.
And here are the two places where I spend most of my time.
BTW, in case you were wondering, in my 2 and a half days of jury duty so far, I've convicted 6 people without ever have gone to trial.
Here's a real view of Cleveland's Justice Center. It's the large square building center right:
Here's an aerial view of Downtown Cleveland.
And here are the two places where I spend most of my time.
BTW, in case you were wondering, in my 2 and a half days of jury duty so far, I've convicted 6 people without ever have gone to trial.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Justice, Justice, I Shall Pursue
Dear Readers -
I am on jury duty this week and will not be taking any pictures at work to post, and I did not bring my camera to the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland, although I was able to download a picture of it.
Be assured that there is still a lot going on at Stone Gardens! We'll resume blogging soon!
I am on jury duty this week and will not be taking any pictures at work to post, and I did not bring my camera to the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland, although I was able to download a picture of it.
Be assured that there is still a lot going on at Stone Gardens! We'll resume blogging soon!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Chanukah, Oh Chanukah
Chanukah has come and gone. Here are some pics from over the holiday.
This is our 7th annual Rock For All Ages Chanukah Concert with one of my favorite musical groups: Noah Budin and The Promised Band.
This is our 7th annual Rock For All Ages Chanukah Concert with one of my favorite musical groups: Noah Budin and The Promised Band.
FUNdamentals
Twice a month we get a visit from some of the children from our FUNdamentals day care center. Mostly, we sing. But the children love to interact with the residents.
We Got Culture
Last week we went to Cleveland's legendary Silver Grille in the Higbee Building on Public Square. The restaurant is no longer functional, but the room is used for special events.
We heard four brilliant piano students from CIM perform pieces by Chopin, Liszt, Schumann and Scarlatti. All of the pianists have competed in, and won many, international piano competitions.
After the concert, we were served a nice lunch.
We were brave and hearty souls. While cozy inside, this is what it looked like outside.
We heard four brilliant piano students from CIM perform pieces by Chopin, Liszt, Schumann and Scarlatti. All of the pianists have competed in, and won many, international piano competitions.
After the concert, we were served a nice lunch.
We were brave and hearty souls. While cozy inside, this is what it looked like outside.
Friday, December 10, 2010
A Little Music, A Little Schmoozing...
Cantor Kathy Sebo brought her Community Choir from The Temple-Tifereth Israel to sing for us before Chanukah. The chorus is made up of congregants who get together and rehearse and take their show on the road to Jewish nursing homes and other Jewish organizations a couple of times per year.
Shaker Lakes
I'm catching up on some blogging.
Here's an outing we took last month to the Shaker lakes nature Center to do some birdwatching.
We actually did see birds. Here's a Redheaded Woodpecker.
Here's an outing we took last month to the Shaker lakes nature Center to do some birdwatching.
We actually did see birds. Here's a Redheaded Woodpecker.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Resident
Here's RA Karen Gilbert doing what she does best...well, one of the things she does best.
She sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to this resident for his birthday. And, as you can see, went above and beyond the call of her job description! Karen goes above and beyond often for our residents. This is why she's won Employee of the month twice in recent months!
She sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to this resident for his birthday. And, as you can see, went above and beyond the call of her job description! Karen goes above and beyond often for our residents. This is why she's won Employee of the month twice in recent months!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Amazing Story! The Real Steven Tyler of Aerosmith called Menorah Park Campus resident today!
Dear Readers:
I'm sharing this email I got yesterday from Sherry Gavanditty in Public Relations. This really is an AMAZING story. I'm just reprinting Sherry's email here word for word.
You can also check out this article from the Cleveland Jewish News from a couple of weeks ago. http://cjn.org/articles/2010/11/19/news/local/doc4ce5837b34f24654365636.txt
Amazing Story! The Real Steven Tyler of Aerosmith called Menorah Park Campus resident today!
SERIOUSLY! REALLY! And it was “Amazing!” Steven Tyler of Aerosmith called my
office phone today to talk to a Menorah Park Campus resident! By now, most of you have heard the story of Susan Marshall, a former model from New York who now has Lou Gehrig’s disease. At 72 pounds, she can’t use her arms or legs, or even talk, but she can communicate through a computer monitor and a metal dot pasted to her forehead, which she directs letter by letter until sentences are formed. Susan recently began working with Rabbi Ephraim Karp because it was her dream to become a Bat Mitzvah. After much hard work and tenacity, Susan’s dream of a Bat Mitzvah is coming true this Sunday. It’s miraculous that technology can help her speak the thoughts and words that cannot escape her lips. During her rehearsals, a short while back, she confided in us that it was also her dream to have Steven Tyler attend her Bat Mitzvah. (Her parents and his parents knew each other in New York many years ago, and his parents even attended her wedding!) And now, part two of Susan’s dream: Today, Steven called her! He was sad that he couldn’t make the ceremony,
because he’ll be playing for Oprah Winfrey in Washington D.C. that day, but he talked directly to her through a speakerphone for about 20 minutes, as Susan listened with a huge smile on her face and a pool of emotions running through her. Those of us in the room were wide-eyed with astonishment and happiness for Susan. It was truly heartwarming to see that in the busy world of a Rock Star as huge as Steven Tyler, he made time to let Susan know he loved her and wished her a happy holiday season. He even spoke a bit of Hebrew to her! Wow! What a true miracle we’ve experienced for Susan on this first day of Chanukah! Menorah Park is all about making our residents happy, and about helping them to know how much they are loved -- and appreciated; and that their dreams matter to us. On this Campus, we see miracles, large and small, happening all around us, everyday! Today was no exception, just ask Susan!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Sherry
Sherry Gavanditti
Public Relations & Media Specialist
Menorah Park Campus
27100 Cedar Road
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Phone: 216-839-6687
Email: SGavanditti@MenorahPark.Org
Web: http://www.menorahpark.org
I'm sharing this email I got yesterday from Sherry Gavanditty in Public Relations. This really is an AMAZING story. I'm just reprinting Sherry's email here word for word.
You can also check out this article from the Cleveland Jewish News from a couple of weeks ago. http://cjn.org/articles/2010/11/19/news/local/doc4ce5837b34f24654365636.txt
Amazing Story! The Real Steven Tyler of Aerosmith called Menorah Park Campus resident today!
SERIOUSLY! REALLY! And it was “Amazing!” Steven Tyler of Aerosmith called my
office phone today to talk to a Menorah Park Campus resident! By now, most of you have heard the story of Susan Marshall, a former model from New York who now has Lou Gehrig’s disease. At 72 pounds, she can’t use her arms or legs, or even talk, but she can communicate through a computer monitor and a metal dot pasted to her forehead, which she directs letter by letter until sentences are formed. Susan recently began working with Rabbi Ephraim Karp because it was her dream to become a Bat Mitzvah. After much hard work and tenacity, Susan’s dream of a Bat Mitzvah is coming true this Sunday. It’s miraculous that technology can help her speak the thoughts and words that cannot escape her lips. During her rehearsals, a short while back, she confided in us that it was also her dream to have Steven Tyler attend her Bat Mitzvah. (Her parents and his parents knew each other in New York many years ago, and his parents even attended her wedding!) And now, part two of Susan’s dream: Today, Steven called her! He was sad that he couldn’t make the ceremony,
because he’ll be playing for Oprah Winfrey in Washington D.C. that day, but he talked directly to her through a speakerphone for about 20 minutes, as Susan listened with a huge smile on her face and a pool of emotions running through her. Those of us in the room were wide-eyed with astonishment and happiness for Susan. It was truly heartwarming to see that in the busy world of a Rock Star as huge as Steven Tyler, he made time to let Susan know he loved her and wished her a happy holiday season. He even spoke a bit of Hebrew to her! Wow! What a true miracle we’ve experienced for Susan on this first day of Chanukah! Menorah Park is all about making our residents happy, and about helping them to know how much they are loved -- and appreciated; and that their dreams matter to us. On this Campus, we see miracles, large and small, happening all around us, everyday! Today was no exception, just ask Susan!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Sherry
Sherry Gavanditti
Public Relations & Media Specialist
Menorah Park Campus
27100 Cedar Road
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Phone: 216-839-6687
Email: SGavanditti@MenorahPark.Org
Web: http://www.menorahpark.org
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Shine On, Shine On...
...Harvest Moon.
We held our annual Harvest Moon Ball last week (one of the four annual dances we have here).
This is the Ivy Room (our activities room) starting to get dressed up for the party.
And here we are getting the party started. That's Ray Kasl at the keyboard, who brings an entire orchestra with him. We couldn't see the orchestra, but we could hear it.
On the right is Sarah. She's either growing an extra hand or is dancing with a resident. I vote for the extra hand because we could use one around here.
We got dressed up (You can't see me because I'm taking the pictures, but I'm actually wearing my $3800 Bottega Veneta suit. Or maybe it was just a tie with pictures of cows on it.), danced the night away, sang along, and were treated to donuts and hot, spiced cider. (It was spiced, not spiked.)
We held our annual Harvest Moon Ball last week (one of the four annual dances we have here).
This is the Ivy Room (our activities room) starting to get dressed up for the party.
And here we are getting the party started. That's Ray Kasl at the keyboard, who brings an entire orchestra with him. We couldn't see the orchestra, but we could hear it.
On the right is Sarah. She's either growing an extra hand or is dancing with a resident. I vote for the extra hand because we could use one around here.
We got dressed up (You can't see me because I'm taking the pictures, but I'm actually wearing my $3800 Bottega Veneta suit. Or maybe it was just a tie with pictures of cows on it.), danced the night away, sang along, and were treated to donuts and hot, spiced cider. (It was spiced, not spiked.)
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