"Writers who are considered immortal or just plain good and who intoxicate us have one very important trait in common: they are going somewhere and call you with them...The best of them are realistic and paint life as it is, but because every line is saturated with juice, with the sense of life, in addition to life as it is, life as it should be.."
Chekhov's letter to Suvorin November 25, 1892
After
the wonderful night with Kristi watching, and celebrating, the Red Sox win the
World Series, I was a bit lazy on Halloween until I headed to the Village to
Marshall at the Village Halloween Parade. Many
people, Kris included, thought I was crazy.
My good Friend, and former co-worker had always talked about the Parade as one
of her favorite things. I went on Her
advice. It had been cancelled last year
due to Sandy, so the T-shrts we wore were 2012’s, recycling at the best. Luckily,i t was a warm night. I am so glad I went! It was a bit raucous and rowdy, but much less
than I expected. I ran into a Friend
from the Food Film Festival, also volunteering! (Have I mentioned how small this
city seems to be getting?!). Very
nice Lady (VNL) I worked in crowd control, etc was great. When all of our floats were launched we walked the
parade route amidst the throngs. Great
fun, so glad I was part of a true NYC tradition. (I still have no desire for Times Square on
New Year’s Eve..)
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| From the New York Times |
Friday I admittedly slept in, skipping my Memoir Writing
Class. Later in the day I headed down to
meet my NYC Friend on Bleecker Street in NoHo.
We enjoyed a lovely glass of wine at Noho Star (corner of Bleecker and
Lafayette) Then we crossed to see
Culture Projects’s production of Chekov’s “The Seagull” with Trudie Styler
(Mrs.Sting) at The Lynn Redgrave Theater (45 Bleecker Street). I love exposing myself to the classics, not just "popular" plays. This was intense, not light-hearted, although funny at times. Defintiey glad I saw it. (and the price was great as I got the tickets through Play by Play!)
Saturday morning I once again joined my Philosophy Class. From there I did some food shopping, a job I have always hated. But walking to the Greenmarket (that I discovered is year round!) to smaller markets picking up odds and ends was actually enjoyable. It was a perfect Autumn afternoon so I went to one of my favorite places in my new neighborhood, Central Park, I walked for hours, watching all the people, enjoying the gorgeous colors, weeping happy tears in gratitiude. (So nice after all the sorrowful tears that I have shed in recent years.). I also came upon a wonderful Artist who gracefully chatted and allowed me to take her picture. (www.trombettaart.com).
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| Post Marathon! |
Sunday I had nothing planned, but very happily
joined Kristi and her Friend in Central Park to watch Jess' Husband in the New
York Marathon. I had been reading about
the Red Sox Celebratory Parade and the emotional time at the Marathon Route
when Kris called..so I was feeling a bit homesick and melancholy.. It was perfect going over to Central Park
once again to cheer on a wonderful man, Tom, in his race. The NYC Marathon was also cancelled last year
to Sandy, so it too, had a bit of an extra festive, if not a bit pensive air
(and more security due to Boston’s Madness).
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| In the Mets's lobby |
While walking home I decided to pop into the MET
(Metropolitan Museum of Art); one of the joys of being a member, just popping
in for a quick visit. I’m glad I did as
it was the last day to visit the rooftop.
And, it was member’s day to enjoy a new Korean exhibit, which was very
enjoyable.
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| The Moth Stage |
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| At Grand Central |
Monday I did some research, writing, and then headed
to Grand Central to see a special popup of a new bath, body, and cosmetic line
for Target. The set design was quite
impressive. I was then headed to
Brooklyn and had some tie, so I treated myself to a lovely cocktail at the
Campbell Apartment’s Parlor. Heading
over to Brooklyn again, to The Bell House on 7th Street for their
monthly evening of The Moth. I enjoyed
this night much better as I was able to sit, and surprisingly a few stories
really resonated with me. (One Man, who has won awards at Moth events, spoke of
his little Mom who was quite resilient, and a dental hygienist! I did speak with him at intermission!) From there I caught the last set of music at
my Sojourn, surrounded by many familiar faces..
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| Jennifer in the East Side OurToen newspaper |
Tuesday I crossed the street to help out at the Yorkville
Library working with Seniors on Computer
basics. The truly lovely Lady I worked
with was charming, and still works as an interior designer. We have exchanged
phone numbers and plan on getting together on our own! I then walked down to the 67th
Street Library and took advantage of a free adult ballet class. It is led by a very interesting, kind Lady, Jennifer
Grambs (who has started a website for the group: www. ourballetclub.weebly.com.). Quoted to Joanna Fantozzi in East Side Our Town newspaper: "“Ballet takes us back to being lovely women and handsome
gentlemen,” says Grambs. “We have to learn to love our bodies, no matter what
age.” It was wonderful, if not crowded, men
included, as it is gaining in popularity.
Amazing how I felt like I got a good workout. I do believe I’ll go back.
Later, I had a lovely surprise visit from
Kristi! We shared in some of the chili I
made over the weekend and hung out for a bit.
Off she went. T then headed across the street to Sojourn for some more of my live music…
Postscript:
This picture is a perfect example of what a small
city this is. I was explaining my fun experience
at the Halloween Parade to Kristi and Jessica at the Marathon. I showed them my pictures. Some of them as crazy as the Parade is known
for. They know this young Lady. She was in the first running of “Father of
Songs, ”written by Marathoner Tom Slot!
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