Manhasset, New York, U.S. Oct. 5, 2025. The Art Guild has a reception for its 'Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out' juried exhibition. ( 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

The Art Guild: Looking In, Looking Out

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
October 14, 2025        NOTE: Post in Progress

T.A.G.’s Doorways Frames & Windows exhibit, The Art Guild
Exhibit on view through Oct. 25, 2025
200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, N.Y.

Looking at art through my Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens

“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At right, ALICE RIORDAN, poses next to her painting “Through the Window of Time,” which won 2nd Place, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards

“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards, poses next to his mixed media on canvas “Children Refuge” during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Seung Lee presented awards to:

• First Place – Lonely Optimism – PAM GRAFSTEIN
• Second Place – Through the Window of Time – ALICE RIORDAN
• Third Place – Ivory – JULIA CARPIO

Honorable Mention:

• November, 14th Ave  – ALAN KLEIN
• Portals II – KEVIN LONG
• Cuisines – JOAN STEVENS

• THE ART GUILD

TAG continues to grow its wide range of art offerings, including: 

adult classes & kids classes
summer camps
workshops
exhibitionscall to artists
• events: foto Thursdays lectures 


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025.


T.A.G.’s Doorways, Frames & Windows:  my Photo Gallery

The Art Guild:  theartguild.org

Seung Lee:  seungleeart.com

Pam Grafstein:  pamgrafsteinphotography.com

Alice Riordan:  spotonartgallery.com/collections/artist-alice-riordan

Joan Stevens:  facebook.com/joan.stevens1

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Feature Photo Image created using photo of a sign next to looseleaf binder visitors can write a message on, at Cradle of Aviation Museum. Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Remembering Astronaut Jim Lovell

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
Sept. 26, 2025     

“You’re all, by the way, all astronauts. You’re on a spaceship called Earth. And we have limited resources. So we have to learn how to live and to work with those resources and other people.”   – Jim Lovell at Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex, July 27, 2004

On August 7, 2025, when I heard NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, the Commander of Apollo 13, died that day, it immediately brought back me back to when l had the incredible luck to attend his lecture at Kennedy Space Center twenty-one years earlier.

VIDEO 1: Jim Lovell 2004:  In the beginning; “Lost Moon”:

Being at the right place – the space center – and time – the afternoon of July 27, 2004 – to catch Jim Lovell’s lecture is one of the most serendipitous points of my life.

My husband Len and I were on a cruise and had the choice to go either to Disney World or the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that day. Of course, this space nerd picked KSC.

Jim Lovell

Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. An armrest from LM-7 “Aquarious” removed upon reaching Earth prior to re-entry is on display at The Cradle of Aviation Museum. It is the only remaining piece of the Apollo 13 Lunar Module. Plaque inscription: “A PART OF AQUARIUS, LM-7 RETURNED TO GAEC PERSONNEL IN APPRECIATION FOR A JOB WELL DONE. FROM THE APOLLO 13 CREW JAMES A. LOVELL, JOHN L. SWIGERT, FRED W. HAISE” (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)  

Soon after we arrived at the center, we spotted a big sign announcing, in words to this effect: 

Captain James A. Lovell , Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, is speaking here this afternoon, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the release of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, which he co-authored with Jeffrey Kluger

Following the lecture, Lovell will sign hardcover copies – bought at the KSC Gift Shop – of that book, which the 1995 movie Apollo 13 was based on.

I could hardly believe it!

VIDEO 2: Jim Lovell 2004:   Rocket Safety, Wernher von Braun:

We got on line early enough to get seats, thank goodness. As I remember it, the lecture hall was not all that big. But I could be wrong and remember feeling such a strong speaker-audience connection because Lovell was so personable, so warm, so engaging.

I captured only parts of Lowell’s speech because my camcorder was low on something, though I can’t remember if it was battery power or storage space. So I’d record only a few minutes at a time. And, oh dear, yes, the videos are shaky, since I was usually looking at Lovell, not the screen. 

VIDEO 3: Jim Lovell 2004:  Vomit Comet Toilet Tests:

After Jim Lovell’s fascinating, funny, thought-provoking presentation was over, he invited us all to follow him out to the hall and over to the book signing area.

Our seats were near the aisle next to the door, so Len and I were one of the first ones behind Lovell.

But I couldn’t take a place at the front of, or anywhere on, the line because earlier I had unfortunately decided to buy the book right after the lecture, instead of before it. And we didn’t have time to buy the book and then wait on the quickly growing line before getting on the bus to return to the ship.

Jim Lovell

Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. Apollo Urine Containers and Collection Devices, circa 1969, are on display at The Cradle of Aviation Museum (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)  

But I wasn’t heart-broken by the lost opportunity once I realized I was so much luckier to see and tape Jim Lovell’s lecture than unlucky to miss getting him to sign a copy of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13.


  • FEATURE IMAGE (at top of post): Photo-illustration created using photo of a “Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. March 25, 1928 – August 7, 2025” sign next to looseleaf binder visitors can write a message on, at Cradle of Aviation Museum. Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Cradle of Aviation Museum/Jim Lovell: my PHOTO GALLERY

Video Showcase – Jim Lovell at Kennedy Space Center 2004: vimeo.com/showcase/11826271

Cradle of Aviation Museum: cradleofaviation.org

James A. Lovell:  nasa.gov/former-astronaut-james-a-lovell

Kennedy Space Center: kennedyspacecenter.com

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Jim Lovell

Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. A large sign with “Apollo 13: Houston, we have a problem” related photos, forms and info is on display at The Cradle of Aviation Museum. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)  

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. A Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron cadet runs a mile at Wantagh High School during the squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron SOARS

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
July 25, 2025                [Post in Progress]

• Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron 288:  ny288.cap.gov

Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary meeting

“We at CAP like to boast that we are the nation’s ‘best-kept secret’ youth program.”  – Captain L. Tom Chen, CAP – Deputy Commander, Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron 288, 2025

When I first read Capt. L. Tom Chen’s message suggesting I cover the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron in Wantagh, my first reaction was: “A U.S. Air Force Auxiliary program mainly for teens sounds AWESOME, but is this CAP squadron thing even legit?”

After online research and discussions with Capt. Chen, I knew the squadron was not only legit but also well worth seeing in action personally.

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. At front are two of the senior cadets leading drills in the main meeting room during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Though I was particularly interested in photographing cadet orientations flights at Republic Airport first, it would be a while before the squadron’s next flight session.

So, on July 21, I attended its weekly Monday night meeting at the Church of St. Jude.

• Instruction & Drills

Attendance at the Wantagh CAP meeting was about a third of the usual size because many cadets were upstate at the annual weeklong NY Wing Encampment, which was held this year at the Hancock Field ANG Base in Syracuse, NY.

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Speaker shares information during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. At left, two senior cadets lead drills during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Senior cadets take care of business during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting at Church of St. Jude. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Senior cadet, seen from back at right, speaks with cadets during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting at Church of St. Jude. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

• Physical Fitness

Running the mile

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  A Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron cadet runs a mile at Wantagh High School during the squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  L-R., Officers ROBERT STEIDEL and WILLIAM BROCHU supervise two cadets from Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron fulfilling their required one-mile run, at Wantagh High School. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  After running a mile at Wantagh High School, two cadets take a cool-down walk during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s  Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Calisthenics

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  Cadets do jumping jacks during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

Public speaking

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. A cadet (not shown) will give a speech on “Dehydration and the Importance of Hydration” during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

• Games – sportsmanship

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Cadets are in the middle of a round of Musical Chairs during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• Wrap Up

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Standing at left, Capt. L. TOM CHEN, Deputy Commander of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron, addresses cadets during the squadron’s Monday night meeting at Church of St. Jude. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. L-R, 1st Lt. RICARDO GOMEZ NIETO and Officer WILLIAM BROCHU chat during the end of the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. L-R. Aerospace Education Officer 1st Lt. CARL YANNUZZI and Officer ROBERT STEIDEL chat during the end of the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  A Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron cadet runs a mile at Wantagh High School during the squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron meeting:  my Photo Gallery

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron:  ny288.cap.govcalendar

CAP Program at a glance: gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. The Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary NER-NY-288 Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron has its weekly Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. The first round of Musical Chairs ends during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. At center, a senior cadet leads drills in the front room during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)