I don’t know about you, but when February finally rolls around, I’ve had it with winter, and this slim block of time feels like it is the longest of all the months. The cold winds are sharper. The snow freezes…
FEBRUARY IS THE LONGEST MONTH
Category: NYC
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND GROUND HOG DAY
Today is February 1st. It might be mid winter, though I’m not sure about that. But it is Super Bowl Sunday and if you are a football fan, it’s a pretty big deal. If not a fan, then it’s a…
NEW YORK CITY’S SNOW STORM YESTERDAY
I am trying to finish a short story and what I really need is a good snow storm to keep me indoors and plunking away at the computer keyboard. I have a beginning and an ending. All I’m asking for…
CLEARING PHOTOGRAPHY CLUTTER
I’m into clearing clutter these days, and though we drastically downsized a couple years ago, gathering ‘stuff’ seems to be as natural to me as breathing. So, lesson learned, I will not let ‘stuff’ get the upper-hand in my life.…
CONEY ISLAND NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club was founded in 1903 and every New Year’s Day they sponsor a Polar Bear Plunge off the beach and into the Atlantic Ocean. It’s become a big deal in New York City with several…
LONG SHADOWS, CROQUE MADAME AND SNAILS
The sun sits low on the horizon in the winter months. I forget this every year until I see the long shadows cast down the street on a sunny mid afternoon. The weather in NYC this winter has been quite lovely…
THE BLUES
My mood changes with the seasons. When Spring begins I feel an uplifting in my spirit and a spark ignites a slew of creative energy. It eventually evens out and I settle down to my usual way. The coming of winter…
FOUR MONTHS OF STREET ENTERTAINMENT
The NYC parks were filled with entertainers back in August when the weather was miserably hot and sticky. In Washington Square Park this guy was playing old blues tunes and I would venture a guess that he was probably doing this same…
LET’S GO MEET DALIA
Devon’s little sister was born in the wee hours of the morning while we were all asleep. We picked him up after school yesterday and this morning we are on our way to the hospital to meet Dalia. On the…
WALKING THE DOG AND WAITING FOR A BABY
The other day I visited with my daughter and grandson in Brooklyn. I planned to accompany them while they walked the dog, Latch. He’s a strong, friendly dog with one floppy ear. My daughter is expecting a baby any day now…