Category Archives: Fun
Philip Glass
It was 36*C and humid on the night Philip Glass was scheduled to perform in the River to River Festival in Battery Park on the lower west side. I was in a quandary as to whether to brave the sweltering … Continue reading
Girl Guide Cookies
In all my years in America today was the first day I encountered Girl Guides selling cookies. What a delightful situation. Of course I had to buy some – the choice was mint, shortbread or coconut. It’s many years since … Continue reading
Easter Bonnet Parade
I felt totally out of place wearing my bicycle helmet on a packed fifth avenue on Sunday afternoon. It was the wrong vintage, the wrong event and simply had no style at all! What started years ago as an outpouring … Continue reading
Halloween
‘Trick or Treat’ took on a new meaning this year when the weather changed from glorious sunshine to snow, and then back to sunshine again. But apart from the need for a jacket over your dinosaur suit, a steady stream … Continue reading
Canine Costumery
It was hard to choose the best Halloween costume from the many put together by the fashion conscious canines of the East Village last Saturday. There were lots of owner-dog combos and some very patient ‘best friends’, managing to stay … Continue reading
Halloween on the horizon
All the signs are out that Halloween is on the horizon, and this year I expect to have some great stories for you. By way of anticipation, here is a taste of what is to come….
Indian Summer
The weekend in NYC was one of those great to be alive weekends with temperatures in the upper twenties and people pouring into the Parks to enjoy the last days of Summer. We spent the whole day in Central park, catching … Continue reading
Ping Pong
Ping Pong is still the rage here, and a chance encounter with ( our ) table’s designer in Tompkins Square Park on the weekend gave news that two new table/sculptures are about to be installed in Riverside Park. Another is … Continue reading
Gabby goes Global
For the past three and a half weeks I have been gadding about with Leanne and Gabby the Guide Dog. It has been memorable for many reasons, not least of which has been to share the experience of Gabby. She … Continue reading
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