Came out for a bike ride on this misty Thanksgiving Eve to see the balloons pre-parade. Tavern on the Green looks magical-
Left-handed and upside-down
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I've been...
I’ve been skating with Rockefeller on the ice,
wrapping myself up in the colors of Christmas lights and the honking of taxi horns.
I’ve been exploring new streets and trying to walk fast.
I’ve been a kid in the biggest toy store there is,
lighting up the big piano amongst the toddlers.
I’ve been dreaming while devouring the big apple.
I’ve been looking for a way out, a place to rest, a corner of quiet in the city that never sleeps.
I’ve been central to the park and listened to horse hoofs on pavement,
while the accents of a million nations melt together.
I have thrown in my own southern drawl, happily uniting my story in the movement.
I’ve been opening doors, expanding thoughts, extending my thanks for the gifts offered to me amongst the towering buildings and glimmering lights.
I’ve been spreading the news.
You captured the spirit of NY beautifully!
Hey folks. I wanted to explain my blogging hiatus…
Two weeks ago today, we lost a very dear friend, and since then, the things I’d normally blog about just haven’t seemed to matter. But, I’ve also realized that those are the very things that Joe would appreciate - travel, food, loved ones, and all the little moments that define our lives in the end. So, here I am.
Tomorrow I will give thanks for this photo of him giving my nephew a smooch.
For being so lucky to have him in our lives.
And simply for being alive and able to carry on his spirit for his beautiful baby daughter, and to make the most of every day.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Spending the day hiking in the Hudson River Valley. It always amazes me how quickly you can find beautiful country like this just outside the city -
Passed this beauty on the way down the river. She’ll be commissioned the “USS NY” tomorrow - the first ship in 63 years to bear our city + state name. Between this and the Intrepid stands a row of flags at half mast after yesterday’s tragedy…
“Hectic commute” Friday! I was supposed to ride the stinky subway b/c having the bike isn’t convenient for after work plans, but in the end, I just couldn’t bear it. If this picture doesn’t tell you why, I don’t know what will!
(lavenderlines:bebelestrange:thebriskconvergence)
see this video. the lichtenstein really is the stand out. & here is a pretty sweet collection of mac face charts for halloween.
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Lichtenstein sweetness. This makes me want to change my costume, but this would also require the kind of prep that just can’t happen in 24 hours. Maybe next year.
“Hectic commute Friday.” Leaves are even prettier in C Park, and they’re setting up for the marathon. Eeeee! I will be watching on 1st Ave and hoping the rain holds out.
My dad’s in a band. It’s called Polka Plus. Yep, that’s them above and yes, they always wear those awesome uniforms (although my mom just informed me that sometimes they switch it up with fake tuxedo t-shirts - equally awesome). As far as polka bands go, they’re pretty rockin’. Polka wasn’t really my dad’s thing, but when his rock band, “Mass Confusion” was breaking up (you know, band drama), he was a drummer gone solo and missed life on the road, so he agreed to join Polka Plus.
This is a random posting, but just struck me because I just talked to him and he had 3, yes THREE gigs last weekend. Fall is busy, with Oktoberfests, Polish festivals and whatnot. He got home from the first Friday at 1am, only to go to another Saturday, play at church Sunday AM, then another gig Sunday afternoon. I think I normally take it for granted that my dad is such a rockstar. At 61, I sure hope I’m doing something half as cool…
New Yorker Halloween Cover by Chris Ware (via dugless)
this breaks my heart
i find this image terrifying.
Ditto ditto. This is sad.
