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Picto Diary - 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 May 2017 - Shoe Mismatch

Above Starbucks. American Fork, UT. 16 May 2017.

Corner chair view of entire premises. Reduced anxiety levels. Time to react. — at Starbucks.

Above: Wasatch Bagel. 17 May 2017.

What's wrong with this picture?

Above: Cayenne instrumentation. Park City, UT. 18 May 2017.

Anticipating the onset of the great cooling. Looking forward to a succession of longer post season ski openings at Snowbird. I do worry a bit about shorter growing seasons, though. Will we be able to grow enough food to fee everyone?

Above: Jon Huntsman Sr. examines a patriotic sculpture given him after delivering remarks to a regional Rotary conference. 19 May 2017.

I was invited to Huntsman's speech by 'Cake, a Rotarian. I was, for a period in the '80's, a member of the Provo, UT Rotary Club. I was able to get into the club because I was a Provo property owner at the time. I lived in Tokyo and my purpose in joining Rotary was to attend meetings of the Tokyo, Japan Rotary Club. The Tokyo Rotary Club was the only place where top Japanese business leaders could hob nob. I think I went to one or two meetings. Nothing much came out of the experience. But, in general, my hats are off to Rotary... a great community organization. Dad was a Kiwanian in Provo.

Huntsman told of his own life long experience in Rotary.

Among others, Huntsman talked about the importance of ethics. "While it may be legal to fire someone with an email its not ethical," Huntsman said. "When you have an issue with someone, he said," you should deal with him or her face to face. Only in that way can you get an honest read of the person and the issues involved.

There was a positive, even inspirational, tone to the speech. Huntsman engages. At 80 he still has a twinkle in his eye. Also, I appreciated the speech for scoring high on the substance/brevity scale.

Thanks to 'Cake for the invitation! — at Park City Library.

Above: Unusual sunset image. Intersection of SR 224 and Meadows Drive. Park City, UT. 19 May 2017.

Above: Roy dances. Highland Park Elementary School. Salt Lake City, UT. 20 May 2017.

Above: Z Man. Highland Park Elementary School. 20 May 2017.

Shoe mismatch.

I always wanted to do this. Never had the guts.

Same kid who walked four miles to a Bees baseball game to join his Dad, sister and brother when otherwise grounded for misbehavior. — at Highland Park School.

Above: Two sculptures at Gilgal Gardens. Salt Lake City, UT, 21 May 2017.

One of the most interesting places in Utah that no one knows about.

Above. Jordanelle State Park. Rock Creek section. 21 May 2017.

Out and about on the Duc.

New vistas, even close to home.

Here, Jordanelle State Park, Rock Creek section.

On site Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee, Nick, says reservoir at 83% capacity. DNR expects water to be at last year's high, 90%, in one week. Nick says 100% capacity likely this year.

Above: Jordanelle State Park. Rock Creek entrance. 21 May 2017.

East arm Jordanelle Reservoir, Deer Valley ski resort in the distance. Looking West from reservoir circumference trail. — at Hi-Mountain.

Addendum:


Great to be in PC and to experience part of the week with you and Margaret...we hated missing the shindig at F16's and the chemist, but next year...great walk Saturday.
Hope you enjoyed Huntsman yesterday. Awesome man!

'Cake and Maui,
Los Angeles, CA


Cookoo clocks are great fun. I had one for years that traveled from N. j. All over Asia and back home to N.Y. But alas it didn't make it to Fla. (Hint). Whatever you do, don't let the weights go all the way to the ground.

Bridge,
Palm Beach, FL


Hi Steve Your mom was so pretty.

LaPsy,
Los Angeles, CA


Cool clock.....looks perfect for your office. Y

Bronx Girl,
Pelham, NY


Amazing amount of snow for May!!!!

I remember when you bought the clock- glad you are enjoying it

Montage, Marina del Rey, CA

 

Steve.. I liked your cuckoo clock story as well as the clock, which I saw hanging in your garage, and specially Fish's anniversary congratulatory note. Still skiing, I see, and please say Hi to Margaret for me..

Espresso, Washington, D.C.

 

Wonderful

zibby,
New York, NY