We all had it comin'!

What a great night!  Live Arts in Charlottesville, threw one hellava fundraiser and party!  If you are not familiar with this wonderful theatre and the shows they put on, please visit their website at  http://www.livearts.org/.  

Meals on Wheels.

I'm not really sure how many meals this volunteer put together while I was there, hundreds? Does everyone know of this fine organization? Let me tell you...Meals on Wheels of Charlotesville/Albemarle deliver hot, nutritious meals to the ill, aging and convalescing residents who find it hard, or impossible to fix the meals on their own.

http://www.cvillemeals.org/

From their website:
Meals are delivered at lunchtime every Monday through Friday, including all holidays that fall on weekdays. We currently have an active volunteer force of over 250 and serve meals to approximately 275 clients in the city of Charlottesville and the county of Albemarle.

As an independent, local organization, Meals on Wheels receives no state or federal funding for its operating budget. Instead, Meals on Wheels relies on contributions from individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community to support its home-delivered meals program. Some clients can pay the full cost of their meals and the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) provides subsidies for certain individuals over age 60 who meet their eligibility requirements, but the vast majority of our clients receive meals paid for through community contributions made directly to Meals on Wheels.

Meals are prepared under the supervision of a registered dietician and each client's dietary needs are met. Medically appropriate diets are available including diabetic, renal, sodium restricted, heart healthy, vegetarian and soft or pureed food.

Meals on Wheels is happy to be able to provide special services for our recipients.  In the fall, we deliver our “blizzard bags” which include several days' worth of nonperishable food to use if and when hot meals cannot be delivered because of inclement weather.  We celebrate most holidays with tray favors, all client birthdays with gifts & cards, and Christmas with gifts. Through a client bulletin we distribute information about free services available in the community. These extras would not be possible without the generous help we've received through the years from volunteers, local businesses and community groups.

Meals on Wheels provides a source of daily social contact for people who would otherwise be alone. It also allows for earlier release from hospitals and long term care facilities and helps keep elderly and disabled persons out of institutions altogether. It can help older married couples to remain together and gives many people the opportunity to live in their own homes for longer periods of time. Because volunteers check on meal recipients every day, people who live alone can feel safe, knowing that someone would notice if anything were to happen to them.

On stage (sort of) with John D'earth.

 

Hey now, guess who made a guest appearance at the Tom Tom tech mixer...John D'earth!  If you are not familiar, this guy is not only a Charlottesville legend, but a real living legend worldwide!  Simple one of the best trumpet players around.  If you are not familiar with John, here's a little article to get you started. http://www.c-ville.com/john-dearth-trumpet-player/#.VgoLwPlVhBc  On any given Thursday night, you catch John at Miller's on the downtown mall in Charlottesville.  This is one of a thousand clips on you tube, enjoy.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J9yz1f1EQ0 

Nate Braeuer at the Garage!

Nate Braeuer on piano, cool breeze and a full moon.  Goodnight Nate.  Goodnight Nate playing under the moon.

Say hello to the queen of Crozet the one and only, Lady Morgan!

Let's celebrate National Dog Day!  This soulful gal is none other than Lady Morgan, Morganstern, or "Lil" Lady... the very best beagle mix an owner could have!  http://www.nationaldogday.com/

Scary Horses

Local carousel on the downtown mall.  A photographer's dream turns into every kid's nightmare.

Nice guy on TV, nice guy in person!

I met (and photographed) Charlottesville's long time weatherman for NBC29, Norm Sprouse.  In this case I can tell, he is as nice in person as he is on television, thanks Norm!