Author: tompayne

Now we just need a giant spider… Update: Found a giant spider and more webs…...

During the COVID pandemic, Tom bought a whiteboard-like material that could be temporarily applied to a wall for some visual thinking. It quickly got taken over by the boys (and some houseguests) As these images can become permanent after some time, I am going to wipe the board but...

While celebrating Jen’s Uncle Harold, I took the opportunity to capture some family photos...

During a visit with Aunt Arlene, I took the opportunity to snap some shots of old family photos...

I have been trying to restart my walks around the neighborhood and can’t help but stop and snap some wild flower pictures...

I went down to St. John’s Cemetery in Queens today to see if I could find Wesley Payne’s grave 1855-1919). He is supposed to be buried there in Section 19, Row M, Grave 45 along with David Payne (-1933) and John Cairnes. Unfortunately, what I found was a blank...

Dad: William it’s time for bedWilliam: I am almost done! Let me finish.I watch the screen. He is at 96% completeDad: What are you playing?William: It’s a simulator!Dad: Is this the game you needed $20 for yesterday?William: Yeah, so I could play it with Tristan.Dad: So what are you...

Alfo, the Payne family elf, is back for the holiday season, keeping an eye on our comings and goings. All part of Santa’s surveillance network…...

So proud of Tristan and William for winning medals during the Camp Fatima Olympics. Tristan got gold and William brought home silver!...

While the boys were at camp, Jen and Tom visited with Jeanette and Rob on Long Island and found a great new spot on the North Shore for cocktails....