Sunday, July 20, 2008

I saw two amazing - AMAZING - movies this week. Both very different and both I highly recommend.

Singing Revolution - the story about how Estonia became free from Soviet rule. I was touched so many times, got chills, and was moved to tears. It was so interesting from a historical standpoint as well. http://www.singingrevolution.com/

Dark Knight - the next Batman movie - awesome awesome awesome.


GO SEE THEM!!! I'm just sayin'...

Monday, July 07, 2008

The original chandeliers


The 4 angels that surround the organ. These are actually stolen itmes - obtained through an act of piracy!




The original organ from 1759.


View of the sanctuary from above.
Old North Church Crypt

Cross and candles in the columnbarium section of the crypt.


Our tour guide explaining the different parts of the crypt.





Old North Steeple - took this pic standing right underneath it. The steeple is not the original as the original steeple was destroyed in 1804 during a major storm and it's replacement was destroyed in 1954 during Hurricane Carol. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the only damage was a small nitch to the corner of the building directly across from the church.




Paul Revere


On the River Charles


Eating a twizzler, about to embark on a game of rummy, and waiting for the concert and fireworks to begin.


Twizzlers are really addictive - everyone's eating them!


Two of my favorite people


I think she was planning on shielding her eyes from the bright fireworks display - either that or she was too cool for either of us!
Boston Pops and the 1812 Overture

Before they air the live Boston Pops 4th of July, the Pops performs the 1812 Overture and at the end there's always a spectacular fireworks show!
Some 1812 Overture facts:
Did you know that Tchaikovsky wrote the overture to commemorate Russia's 1812 defense against Napoleon and his French army during the French invasion of Russia. It actually has nothing to do with the United States
The work begins with the theme of a Russian Orthodox hymn and later the Russian national anthem can be heard (God Save the Tsar!) Pretty cool, eh?

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Currently reading...



Thoughts on it later.