OUR INDIAN HORSE CHESTNUT TREE

The horse chestnut tree (aesculus hippocastaneum) ought to be a common tree in our part of the Main Line, but it’s not. Judy Koltun, who has been here a long time, and Hugh Rosenbaum, recently arrived, went looking for them but could only find a near relative of the horse chestnut — the Indian horse chestnut (aesculus indica), whose flowers and trunk aren’t the same, but whose nuts, if you can find any that have been left

by the squirrels, resemble the common horse chestnut nut.

The Indian horse chestnut whose flowers and trunks are shown in these pictures is found just to the left of the pond, on the Grove side. It was featured as one of the “Trees of the Week” on the landscaping bulletin board

The Quadrangle Times June-July-August 2019

Newsletter of The Quadrangle Residents Association Written and Produced by The Quadrangle Residents

last month.

The common horse chestnut, which we all knew as children when we enjoyed picking up the shiny nuts, is under attack in Europe from a fungus and a leaf mining bug. All the horse chestnuts in Europe are already infected, but the affliction hasn’t yet been observed in our part of Pennsylvania.

—Hugh Rosenbaum

QRA MATTERS

As we celebrate Quadrangle’s 30th anniversary, I am devoting my last column to the beginnings: the early issues of Volume 1 of the “Quadrangle Times,” 1988 (pre-move-in).

In the very first issue the editors remind us that “it all began in 1975 when a group of men with Haverford [College] connections, looking at available options for their later years, thought how nice it would be to live in a life-care environment near to home, and especially one that would be as congenial as Haverford College had been… No doubt Haverford’s memory had sweetened as the years rolled by, but nostalgia has a role to play in the lives of most incipient senior citizens.”

In that first issue of “Quadrangle Times,” the editors also wonder about the name of their new publication: “We are not entirely happy with the title of this publication.” Other suggestions included “The Quadrangler,” “The Quadranglerite,” “The News Angle,” “The Rectangle,” “The Square Circular,” “Circling the Square,” and “The Rhomboid Rumble.”

The editors go on to say that the name “Quadrangle Times” is “felicitous and auspicious, but we urge you to come up with a better title.” Anyone wish they had chosen one of the above?

In an early issue, the editors wonder whether residents will learn to call the buildings by their “given” names. To help, they offer this bit of doggerel (their word):

Maple comes before the Beech And Elm is next in line,

With Chestnut, Walnut within reach, Preceding Spruce and Pine.

In a more serious vein, “The Quaker Connection” column attempts to answer the question of who will be “most comfortable” here. They write the following:

“One doesn’t want to sound stuffy, but if one trait might be used to

characterize those who will feel most comfortable at Quadrangle, it would be open-mindedness, and a desire to continue to grow in one’s knowledge and appreciation of the life of the mind and spirit. Although we all wish to enjoy ourselves, we want to feel that we are leading useful lives, contributing to society in whatever ways we can, and still gaining some insights, even at our advanced age, in the purpose and meaning of life.”

So may it be.—Jim Lee

President, Quadrangle Residents Association

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP (EAG) CELEBRATE QUADRANGLE’S 30th ANNIVERSARY

TAKE ACTION!

Every Thursday in June, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., find us in the Living Room at the EAG Action Table. There will be a new action ready for you to take and make a difference in advocating for and protecting the environment. Some actions will be at The Quadrangle, others at state, national, or global levels. Celebrate this 30th anniversary with social action for now and the next generation!

Check out the bulletin board across from the third floor elevators for more Environmental Action inspiration. June’s poster is PLASTIC DETOX: Deplastify Your Life. It’s a very clever graphic, showing dozens of ways to change from plastic choices to environmentally sustainable choices. Many are quite easy to do.

Friday, June 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium, State Representative Greg Vitali, Democratic Chair of the Environment Committee, will talk about the issues before that committee. Attend this important program and learn about the issues, ask questions, and find out how we can help.

EAG mission: To provide education and to promote social action that protects, supports, and advocates for a sustainable environment.

—Ann Keech

EVENTS IN JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

THURSDAY LECTURES 7:30 p.m., Auditorium June 6: Ethan Kauffman: “Stoneleigh, an Evolving Landscape.”June 13: Dave Davies, Senior Reporter, WHYY: “An Insider’s Look at Philadelphia Politics.” THURSDAY COMPOSER’S FORUM Thursdays, 4 p.m., Club Room, Composer’s Forum DVD Lectures with Professor Bill Messenger: “Great American Music: Broadway Musicals.”

HEALTH LECTURETuesday, June 18, 7:30 Auditorium. Bonnie Ashby, M.D., Medical Director: “Palliative Care: What is it ?” & “Prophylactic Things, do we need them?”

MUSIC Saturday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Astral Classical Concert: Ronaldo Rolim, pianist. Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Settlement School’s Braverman String Quartet.

SECOND SATURDAY PROGRAMSaturday, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. June 8: “The Flying Aces.”July 13: “Paula and the Moon Cats.”

READINGS FROM OUR WRITINGSSaturday, June 29, 7:30, Auditorium

QRA ANNUAL MEETINGTuesday, June 18, 2:00 p.m., AuditoriumElection of officers and Council Directors.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!Thursday, July 4, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium. Reading Declaration of Independence aloud. Return at 7:30 p.m., Auditorium, Patriotic Sing-along.

GREG VITALI, STATE REPRESENTATIVEFriday, June 14, 3:30 p.m.,Auditorium

READERS GROUP Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m., AuditoriumJune 11: Margot Soven will present Death Comes for the Archbishop, by Willa Cather.July 9: Mary-Ann Reiss & Madelyn Gutwirth present A Very Long Engagement, by Sebastien Japrisot.August 13: Pete Stern presents Birdsong, by Sebastian Foulkes.

POETRY GROUP Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., AuditoriumJune 25: “Quadrangle Poets, Past and Present.” July 23: “Poetry Confronts Art: Ekphrasis.”

CELEBRATING QUAD. ARTISTS OPENSPart I -- Sat. June 1, 4:00-5:30, Q2 Gallery. Part II -- Sat. June 15 4:00-5:30, Club Room.

OPERA IN THE AUDITORIUM Sunday, 1:30 p.m.June 23: Carmen July 28: The Magic FluteAugust 25: Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci

CURRENT MOVIES Mondays/Tuesdays, 7:45 p.m., Channel 99June 3/4: Stan and Ollie (97 min.) June 10/11: Apollo 11 (93 min.) June 17/18: They Shall Not Grow Old (99 min.) June 24/25: On the Basis of Sex (120 min.) July 1/2: Fighting With My Family (107 min.)July 8/9: Gloria Bell (102 min.)July 15/16: A Quiet Place (90 min.)July 22/23: Transit (101 min.)July 29/30: Hotel Mumbai (123 min.)Aug. 5/6: Woman at War (101 min.)Aug. 12/13: The Mustang (96 min.)Aug. 19/20: Us (120 min.)Aug. 26/27: Captain Marvel (128 min.)

CLASSIC CINEMA Fridays, 7:45 p.m., Channel 99June 7: The Magnificent Seven 1960 (126 min.) June 14: Stagecoach 1939 (96 min.) June 21: Kind Hearts and Coronets 1949 (104 min.)June 28: Harold and Maude 1972 (90 min.)

SATURDAY FILM FESTIVAL Saturdays, 2:00 p.m., AuditoriumJune 8: SilveradoJune 22: State and MainJuly 6: JunoJuly 20: As Good as It GetsAugust 3: SidewaysAugust 17: You Can Count on Me

TRIPS COMMITTEE NEWS

Michener Art Museum June 6to see The Color of the Moon: moon-themed paintings by American artists plus the museum’s outstanding collection of Pennsylvania Impressionists.

Do not miss our new Mural Arts Tour: Immigrating South Philadelphia on Thursday, June 20. Lunch in the Tableau Café at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

And definitely do not miss one of our famous Mystery Lunches Juy 18

July 24 the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Impressionism Exhibition. Lunch in their new dining room or cafeteria.

Enjoy a summer waterside lunch at Chart House August 8.

Second Wednesday of the month afternoon trips to he Bryn Mawr Movie Theatre?. Four movies to choose from are posted on Ch.78 and the main bulletin board a week in advance

TRIPS FILL UP FAST–SIGN UP EARLY*************************************

SCHEDULED TRIPS June 6 - Michener Art Museum. June 12 -Bryn Mawr Films Institute -four movies to choose from. June 20 – Mural Arts Tour. July 10 – Bryn Mawr Films. July 18 – Mystery Lunch. July 24 – Phila. Museum of Art. August 8- Lunch at Chart House. August 14– Bryn Mawr Films. Sept. 18 –National Constitution Center.

************************************* Information on trips is posted on the main bulletin board outside the dining room, on Channel 78, and on building bulletin boards.

Ellie Hinsey, Chair,Trips Committee

LIBRARY NEWS

Since June is The Quadrangle’s 30th Anniversary, we will join the celebration by having our Display Table feature many aspects of life in our community. We will offer the following: books by resident authors, past and present, a copy of “History of The Quadrangle,” some issues of the QT through the years; some examples of “Quadrant,” DVDs of lectures given for our 25th anniversary, DVDs of interviews done by former resident Stan Isaacs titled “Such Interesting People,” and some photographs and other memorabilia. If you have something that would be appropriate for the exhibit, please contact us or bring it to the Library, as we will be changing this exhibit throughout the month. HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY!

THE LIBRARY CATALOGUE ONLINEDid you know that you can look up on the Library computer any book our Library has acquired since 2002? Just click on the icon “Patron Search” and simply follow the instruction sheet (pasted on the Library computer). You can search by author, title, or subject, similar to our old-fashioned catalogue. We may be able to get this feature on our new web page in the near future, and you will then be able to access the catalogue from your apartment/cottage.

— Mary-Ann Reiss and Charlotte Thurschwell, Co-Chairs, Library Committee

SETTLEMENT SCHOOL’S BRAVERMAN QUARTET RETURNS

On Saturday night, June 15, at 7:30 in the Auditorium, the Saturday Night Programs Committee will present the return of the Settlement Music School’s Braverman String Quartet. These gifted students will present a concert featuring the music of Beethoven and Grieg.

—Richard Wernick, Chair, Saturday Night Programs Committee

CELEBRATING QUADRANGLE ARTISTS

As part of the celebration of The Quadrangle’s 30th birthday, a new art show, Celebrating Quadrangle Artists, 1989-2019, will be presented in two stages. The first part, in the Q-2 Gallery outside the Forest Grill, will feature past and present Quadrangle artists, working in many different media, including oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, metal, and stone. The opening will be on Saturday afternoon, June 1, from 4:00 to 5:30.

The second installment will be mounted two weeks later, in the Club Room, and will display photographs by past and present photographers. This opening will take place on Saturday, June 15, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at both events, and attendees will have a chance to meet some of the artists.

—Julie Stern

OPERA IN THE AUDITORIUM

You are invited to experience a riveting Metropolitan Opera performance of Bizet’s Carmen, starring Elina Garanca and Robert Alagna, on Sunday, June 23, at 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. The opera will be sung in French with English subtitles.

The Quadrangle Opera in the Auditorium working group is also pleased to announce that we will continue to show operas this summer. We will present The Magic Flute on Sunday, July 28, at 1:30 p.m. Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci, both starring Placido Domingo, will be presented on Sunday, August 25, at 1:30 p.m.

If you have opera DVDs to share with us for possible screening, please let us know. For more information, contact Joan Reivich.

— Joan Reivich

SECOND SATURDAY SUMMER PROGRAMS

For this summer we will bring you diverse programs for your enjoyment:

June 8 The Flying Aces from Lower MerionThe Flying Aces is an a cappella group that performs a mix of styles, with a focus on barbershop, plus rhythm and blues. The six-member group has received rave reviews following all of their performances. Their performance here will be their last for this season, and they are looking forward to bringing a great evening of harmony to The Quadrangle. You don’t want to miss it!

July 13 Paula and the Moon CatsPaula and the Moon Cats play a variety of musical styles. Their program consists of Early Jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Boogie-Woogie, and some tunes from the Great American Song Book.

The last time Paula and her versatile group of musicians were here, they had many in the audience dancing in the aisles. You will be invited to sing along with some songs; lyrics will be printed on the back of the program. We invite you to an uplifting evening! !

— Don Verrier, Chair, Second Saturday Committee

HEALTH LECTURE

The Health Advisory Committee will present Bonnie Ashby, M.D., The Quadrangle Medical Director, on Tuesday, June 18th. The title of Dr. Ashby’s talk is “Palliative Care: What is it?” & “Prophylactic Things: Do we need them?” The lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

— Don Oken, Chair, Health Advisory Committee

READINGS FROM OUR WRITINGS

As part of the month-long “30 Years/ 30 Days” celebration of The Quadrangle’s 30th birthday, the Writing Workshop will present another edition of “Readings From Our Writings,” on Saturday evening, June 29, at 7:30 in the Auditorium. Featuring work by Jack Nachmias, Barbara Blum, Allene Murphey, Julie Stern, Bill Pelle, Letta Schatz, Robin Post and Marge Mintun, the writings will include recollections of the Depression, the World War II home front, and the impact of FDR’s death, as well as powerfully evocative poetry, sly humor, honest self-examination, and a bit of trenchant political commentary.

— Julie Stern

THURSDAY NIGHT LECTURES

Stoneleigh: An Evolving Landscape June 6By Ethan Kauffman Natural Lands’ Director of Stoneleigh, reveals the rich history of the landscape and provides a sneak peek into the process of creating this community treasure.

Behind a border of towering trees in Villanova, a special place grew from a gentleman’s farm to an elegant country estate. Known simply as Stoneleigh, this spectacular property was later the home of the Haas family for three generations. In 2016, it was donated to Natural Lands, the region’s largest and oldest land conservation organization, by the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Haas. Their wish was to preserve the native habitats, historic gardens, and overall beauty of the landscape. Now in its third act, Stoneleigh recently became the newest public garden in the Philadelphia area upon its opening in May of 2018.

—Jane Unkefer, Co-Chair, Thursday Night Lectures Committee

An Insider’s Look at Philadelphia Politics June 13By Dave Davies, Senior Reporter, WHYY. Dave Davies has covered local politics and government in Philadelphia for more than 30 years. A Senior Reporter at WHYY, he is also a contributor and fill-in host for Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Before that he was a reporter and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News, City Hall Bureau Chief for KYW News Radio, and City Hall

correspondent for WHYY.

He will describe political trends in the city and the region, including the remarkable change in the suburban Congressional delegation, the seemingly endless parade of corruption cases in Philadelphia, and why he sees an ethical renaissance in Philadelphia — seriously. He’ll tell us about the indictment of electrician’s union leader John Dougherty, and recount some of his own experiences with “Doc” and party chairman Bob Brady.

Dave will also give us an inside look at Fresh Air with Terry Gross, telling us how guests are selected and the interviews prepared, and he’ll share some memorable moments in the studio – both his and Terry’s.

— Joan Wallick, Co-Chair, Thursday Night Lectures Committee

BRIEF NOTES ABOUT COMING EVENTSSee the bulletin boards for further information

Saturday Film FestivalThe Saturday Film Festival will finish up its mini-series on westerns with Silverado, a 1985 classic shoot-em-up starring Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner, and Danny Glover, on Saturday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.After that, the Film Festival will begin a ten-month mix of comedies and serious dramas featuring fine acting, which you may remember having seen but are worth a second (or third) look. The schedule for the summer will be as follows (All shows will be in the Auditorium at 2:00): June 22 State and Main July 6 Juno July 20 As Good As It Gets August 3 Sideways August 17 You Can Count On Me

Readers GroupReaders Group always meets on the second Tuesday of the month, at 3:30 p.m., in the Auditorium. All residents and their guests are invited, even if they have not yet read the book to be discussed. On June 11, Margot Soven will present Death Comes For The Archbishop, by Willa Cather.On July 9, Mary-Ann Reiss and Madelyn Gutwirth will present A Very Long Engagement, by Sebastien Japrisot.On August 13, Pete Stern will present Birdsong, by Sebastian Faulkes.

Great ConversationsGreat Conversations meets on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Club Room, to discuss short stories from Best American Short Stories of 2004, edited by Lorrie Moore. Following is the summer schedule:June 6: Grace, by Paula Fox;June 20:The Tutor, by Nell Freudenberger;July 11: A Rich Man, by Edward P. Jones;July 25: Limestone Diner, by Trudy Lewis;August 1: Intervention, by Jill McCorkle;August 15: Gallatin Canyon, by Thomas McGuane.

Poetry GroupThe Poetry Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The theme on June 25 is “Quadrangle Poets, Past and Present.” On July 23, the theme will be “Poetry Confronts Art: Ekphrasis.” Both programs will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. There will not be a meeting in August.

LOCAL JAWS II

I read the ‘Local Jaws’ report in the April QT, and my response was, how can I get that sleek quick fox to visit my patio, tout suite?

Since he’s cut his teeth on black squirrels, will he deign to consider my lesser gray squirrels? Let me proposition him: I have more of them. They may not be so handsome, but they surely are more plentiful.

Many residents have bird feeders outside and have experienced the seasonal depredation by squirrels. They are always hungry: raiding birdseed, suet, whatever — anything for birds. Squirrels will conspire to get there first.

Yet as poet Kenny Donovan says, “They’re so damned cute [for bloody unthinking brutes].” For some of us it’s just a squirrel after all: a miserable rodent, run rampant across the lawns, across the patios.

But the fox not only triumphs, he prevails. Our fox is benign; he is well-fed from feeding on the food left out for feral cats. He is not aggressive. He does not present a menace to our domestic pets. I have walked my dog very near him, and he holds our attention calmly before he saunters away. He is very beautiful: sleek, glossy, and muscular for such a small compact animal.

Yet he is feral. One of the perks of living where we do is that we get to observe deer, coyote, chipmunks, waterfowl, and, yes, foxes, right in our own backyards. We have to remember that these are wild animals, and it is our privilege that we are allowed to observe them and to live among them.

— Allene A. Murphey

NEED HELP WITH YOUR COMPUTER?

If you need basic assistance with your computer, the Computer Committee is prepared to help. A Computer Help Request Form is available in the computer room across from the Forest Grill or from the Concierge.

Please fill out the form and give it to the Concierge. Alternatively, you may send the request via email to quadtechsquad@gmail.com Include your name, unit number, telephone number, PC or Mac/Apple, the nature of your problem, and the date.

Someone from the Computer Committee will call you to set up a meeting. If we cannot fix your machine, we will give you a list of professionals who can assist you for a fee.

— David Manuszak

GREG VITALI TO SPEAK HERE IN JUNE

Having heard State Representative Greg Vitali speak at Haverford College as part of its Earth Day events, it was clear that we should have him come and talk again at The Quadrangle. He is the Democratic Chair of the Environment Committee and has a good grasp of the environmental issues facing the Pennsylvania legislature, and the problems in getting them legislatively resolved. He has agreed to come to talk to us, specifically on what is happening with issues before the House Environment Committee. Save Friday, June 14th, at 3:30 p.m., to hear Representative Vitali in the Auditorium.

—Jane Hovde, Environmental Action Group

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

Hear ye, hear ye. All residents, their families, and friends are invited to assemble on the Fourth of July and take part in a Quadrangle tradition — reading aloud the Declaration of Independence. We’ll gather at 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Come back to the Auditorium at 7:30 that evening for a patriotic sing-along sponsored by Joy of Singing, with Judy Verrier at the piano. Raise your voices in celebration of the Fourth!

— Don Verrier

THE GIFT SHOP

Have you been to the Quad gift shop of late? In terms of gift shops, ours is really first-rate. It has cards, sweaters, bags, and tees for spring, A little of this, a lot of that, and a touch of everything . . . So, just come in, browse, and say hello, All you smart women and handsome fellows!

Elizabeth Graham Mellman

Elizabeth Graham Mellman is a Philly girl who went through the Marple-Newtown District’s school system, growing up in Broomall, and spending most of her life in nearby Ardmore.

Elizabeth came upon two realizations later in life: It would be nice (1) to have a marriage partner, and (2) to share her

life with felines. It was after 30 years of work as an Administrative Secretary for Smith Kline & French Labs that she decided to pursue these interests.

Elizabeth Graham became Elizabeth Graham Mellman when she married Sidney L Mellman, VMD. He had helped her in her career and also became her cat’s veterinarian. Elizabeth has two step-sons, Seth, in TV production in Princeton, and Danny, a chef and restaurant owner in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Zoë Virginia owns half of Elizabeth’s apartment in Building 2. Zoë is a beautiful calico tortoiseshell cat, about 11 years old and the apple of Elizabeth’s eye. A glance around the apartment confirms Elizabeth’s late-found feline addiction. There are cat images everywhere as well as interesting photos from the exotic travels that Elizabeth took with her late husband all over the world. Among many other places, they travelled to China, Japan, and Australia, and she says she’d love to go back to Ireland.

Elizabeth’s bedspread is a beautifully hand crocheted example of her needlework. She does other kinds of needlework and would be especially interested in starting a crewel embroidery activity group. If you are interested, give her a call.

— Diane Drott

WELCOME TO OUR NEW RESIDENTS

Marilyn and Hal Wittlinger

Marilyn Wittlinger grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey, and Hal in Euclid, Ohio. Although the couple lived most of their married life in New Jersey, they moved to The Quadrangle from Newtown Square, where they lived for three years. For many years they wintered in Hilton Head.

After working in public libraries, Marilyn became a research librarian for Mobil research, and then became a real estate broker for 24 years. Marilyn is proud of being a 60-year member of P.E.O., a 150-year-old philanthropic organization that promotes the education of women. She taught china painting for a number of years, and she wants to work now on watercolor painting. Marilyn and Hal are also investigating the jewelry class.

After graduating as an electrical engineer from Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, Hal spent his career working for RCA and its legacy companies. He holds 33 patents and has published 60 articles. Hal worked on weather satellites and anti-knock technology for cars. In the basement of their home, he created a copper-clad interference-free room. Hal was also a private pilot, and they have enjoyed trips, especially to Martha’s Vineyard.

The couple has two children, who live nearby. They also have seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Both Marilyn and Hal greatly enjoy games. So far they have played Quirkle with fellow residents. Dominoes anyone?

— David Manuszak

Toby and Libby Anderson

When Toby Anderson took early retirement from his law firm, he asked if instead of the standard retirement gift of a clock, his colleagues might buy him a couple of sheep. They looked at him quizzically, thought about it, and, as he recounts, they gave him the clock. But sheep raising seemed a lot more appealing at that point in his life than practicing insurance law, and so Toby

convinced Libby that it was time to leave the Philadelphia area, and turn the hundred acres in rural Susquehanna County that their family had been camping on for years into a working farm.

It took a little persuading for Libby to leave her own career in child guidance and counseling, along with social and political activism, but she soon became an enthusiastic collaborator. Together, they designed a state-of-the-art passive solar house to replace their old cabin, and Toby built a barn for the rare breed Shetland sheep they would raise for the next 28 years.

Though northern Pennsylvania is economically impoverished and lacking in cultural opportunities, the Andersons soon emerged as community leaders. In addition to operating the farm, they became involved with the local library, started book groups, created a foundation to preserve and run a state park, and established a women’s resource center. Across the New York State border in nearby Binghamton, they took advantage of the University to attend lectures and participate in choral and operatic singing groups. Libby took up weaving, and made tapestries with their own wool.

After back trouble made it difficult for Toby to manage the stooping and lifting chores that are an integral part of farming, he and Libby decided to return to this area, to be near three of their four children. The kids shopped around, visiting CCRCs and sending back photos, convincing their parents that The Quadrangle was the place for them. They came, they saw, and they decided. Now, with their Australian cattle dog, Mollie, they are beginning the next stage of their lives.

— Julie Stern