It seems that people and the media talk up the MOMA and the MET frequently. But, the MCNY does not receive much notice or attention.  The Museum of the City of New York has a lot to offer beyond the fabulous building on Fifth Avenue at 103rd st.   The museum celebrates all things New York City,  The people, the art, the architecture, the music, etc. are all examined beautifully.  A fascinating documentary on the city’s history is part of the permanent exhibit.  

I have a new grand puppy.  His name is Hudson.  He is an energetic, adorable and affectionate puppy who likes to play.  I am a little obsessed – and I haven’t even met him in person yet. I am even sharing Hudson pictures with family and friends.  

I recently had the occasion  to try two new, small local business. The first was a coffee shop, Wired Coffee, that recently opened near our train station. I really enjoyed my coffee as well as my conversation with the owner. He was very knowledgeable and proud of  his coffee, as it is home roasted.  Along with my cold brew, I happily purchased a bag of roasted coffee. I will definitely be back to have more of his coffee and to try  his “real food.”  

I hope not but numerous visits over a recurring issue makes this commentator think just that.   Despite my Subaru dealer’s nice treatment of this customer after numerous visits in a dozen days, including a loaner car after my last visit, I remain unhappy about a vehicle I once really enjoyed.

Every feel like a 20-minute coffee with a friend goes by in a flash, while a 20-minute wait for coffee can feel interminable, yet in reality it's exactly the same time.   Most of us tend to think of time as linear, absolute and constantly “running out” - our present becomes the past as soon as it’s happened; today turns into yesterday.    If you want to feel differently on a Sunday evening after a weekend that has flown by, I learned there is something we can do: constantly seek out new experiences.  

I can’t explain it, but most days I’m friendly.     I encounter a person and am compelled to strike up a conversation and then find common ground and then explore similarities and experiences.  Before I know it we are “fast friends”.   People have remarked upon this conduct. Some positive, some wonder and some negative.     Whatever the source, I can’t help it as it makes me feel good :)    

     As I take a break from packing for our upcoming return to the Happy Island of Aruba, I thought it appropriate to repost my blog from March 5, 2020 -- 722 days ago.       Last Sunday, we took a flight back to New York from the happy island of Aruba (that’s the subject of another blog).  

The Chinese Winter Olympics unfolded as a bland spectacle.  The ratings were the lowest for any Olympics.  An average of 11.4 million viewers watched each night as compared to the 19.8 nightly viewers for the Korean Winter Olympics in 2018.    The reasons for the drop are varied.  The time difference and the lack of fans are obvious.  The COVID restrictions on coverage made for awkward broadcasts.  The men’s hockey event was hurt by the decision to not send NHL players.