Restoration Day

Today is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the day Lithuania declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 2005. Toronto Al crafted this stained-glass Vytis.

(Here in Madison, the University Club is commemorating the anniversary with a special menu.)

ADDED: Here is a collection of clips Jonas Mekas filmed as he watched his television set that day.

How to make a "Šakotis," or, as we call it, "Baumkuchenas."

The "Šakotis" is a traditional celebration cake.

Here's a video showing its creation.

This is not my home movie. But I watched it as if it were.

"Las Vegas 1962"

Thanks to my childhood friend, Al, for pointing it out.