is today. Why? Cause the legs are back out people. The coats are being shed. The sunglasses are abounding. Snow be gone, it seems the entire city has a spring in its step. The fountain is on and I had an ICED tea this morning. It’s worth repeating… ICED. That’s right- it’s April and its … Continue reading »
So we’ve got cabin fever up here in Harlem but with all the damage that Sandy has caused, we are incredibly lucky. We still have power and very little damage. The photos of the devastation in the city are amazing and I can’t believe they are real. The trains are pretty messed up and we … Continue reading »
Hanging out on my couch today. With Sandy supposedly coming this way, I can’t help but think of Irene last year and what a waste it was. I just sat on my couch and watched Mad Men and no rain ever showed. This year? I’m sitting on my couch watching Sex and The City and … Continue reading »
As I was sweating this morning in the shower, I realized that I was having a similar frustration with New York as I did this winter, except opposite with the temperature scale. Due to the fact that it is too hot to type full thoughts without sweating all over the keyboard, I’ve decided to write … Continue reading »
I can’t get over this beautiful weather. It’s like I’ve never seen spring before! But I guess I haven’t in New York! Today as I was enjoying the sun and my lunch break, I noticed one of the biggest signs of warm weather- outdoor seating! New York is comprised of tiny restaurants in old buildings … Continue reading »
The weather in New York has been absolutely gorgeous. David, my dear friend Kelly who came to visit us, and I decided to take advantage of the precious weather while we had it. After a season full of tights, boots, and jackets, we shed our winter apparel for an amazing afternoon in Central Park, an … Continue reading »
We had some fake stuff way back in October but this is the first real-deal storm of the season! The Southerner in me expects everyone to close up shop at the first sign of snow, but of course, New York surprises me again. It is the most empty I’ve ever seen the streets of Harlem, … Continue reading »
Due to the fact that it is too cold to form full thoughts, I’ve decided to write my feelings a la free verse poetry: Feels Like Eleven Babies wrapped up in full body suits. Ski masks Harlem’s short buildings don’t block wind Midtown’s skyscrapers don’t allow warmth So many mittens One of mine left on … Continue reading »
