Monday, January 29, 2018
Coffee and a Bit of Art with Mr. B
I’m not an expert at art (or anything else), but I enjoy viewing the works that are on display at the Batavia Public Library. I particularly enjoy the collection of watercolor paintings featuring some of Batavia’s unique structures, including Bellevue Place (see above). My favorite is the painting of Stone Manor as it looked prior to construction of the housing complex that neighbors the manor. I reside in one of the units at that complex, and I can see Stone Manor from my kitchen window. The library’s website includes images of the watercolors and other items available for viewing.
Michigan State’s shame
Last week’s national news included coverage of a Michigan court’s sentencing of Larry Nassar following his conviction on sexual assault charges. The Lansing State Journal offered this summary of the past week at Michigan State University. The process included victim statements that were nothing less than horrifying to most people, myself included. Another disturbing aspect of the Nassar case is the breakdown of performance and accountability within the administrative operations at MSU. Michigan’s Attorney General is conducting an investigation of MSU’s policies and its handling of the Nassar case, as is the NCAA (for what that’s worth). We’re likely to learn in detail what went wrong, and might learn how it was allowed to go so wrong for so long. It’s also likely the investigation will confirm what we already know — university officials failed to protect students, not only from Nassar, but also from student-athletes, according to early reports. And that's an obvious shame.
From the Nearly Forgotten Hits file
Jan. 29, 1982: The Jam releases “Town Called Malice”. The song became an international hit and is included in the soundtracks for several films.
Thanks for the good thoughts
I was knocked off my feet for a few days last week due to illness, but I am on the good road to recovery now and feeling better with each day. I just wanted to express my thanks to all who sent an email or called to offer their best wishes. I do appreciate your good thoughts and prayers.
– Thank you for reading. Comments and feedback are always welcome. Send email to kbottswrites@gmail.com. May good health and peace be with you today.
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