I am all packed and ready to fly back to Colorado. I have enjoyed being in NYC for over two weeks. I have had the time to visit the sights and to relax. I have been surrounded by friends and had days of solitude. Wish you could have been here with me!
Spent some time in the Morgan Library with Melanie. The Tolkien exhibit was inspiring – what an incredible mind Tolkien possessed! The library itself is full of rare and beautiful books and art.
Most of you probably don’t know that I do not enjoy museums for long periods of time. I can feel overwhelmed after 45-60 minutes. Glad for short visits!
The parks and green areas in NYC are fascinating to me and my LOVE of Mother Nature.
Bryant Park is next to the Library
One day I got up early so I could walk to Bryant Park- about 10 blocks away. It was a sunny day which has been hard to find while I have been visiting NYC.
I found a shady spot to have my 50 minute mental health session. A white dove flew by during my session- a lovely sign! By 1 pm the entire park was FULL of people lunching, playing, relaxing and enjoying.
The carousel kitty was peeking out at me…
I walked across the street to Whole Foods but left quickly when the checkout line was over a block long. Walking home along 6th street was the first time being in NYC where I felt jostled and closed in by crowds. On my way home I stopped in a nearby church to meditate.
Hello Fellow Fun Seekers, after spending time becoming aware of where I am in this massive city I am feeling comfortable getting around. Mostly I walk but I have taken ferries, a taxi and the subway. I have my Metro pass and a desire to roam the city!
On Monday, I spent the afternoon and evening with Melanie who was the bestest tour guide. We walked around midtown Manhattan and then we got on a subway and headed out to Coney Island. We had lunch at a Russian restaurant and then walked to the beach. I am going back!
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon at Citibank & Chase taking care of “business”. FYI – they have a good promotion for opening up a savings account.
Madison Square Park- 23rd and Madison
I love the green spaces in NYC. While there are mortar buildings everywhere you look – there are parks, tress, house landscaping, potted plants, hanging plants, etc. Madison Square and Union Square parks are delightful. Looking forward to Central Park and Bryant Park.
Madison Square Park- 23rd and Madison
We think the “tiny house” fad is new! People have been living in small spaces since cities were originally built. NYC is a great place for a senior to live – resources are a walk away. Too bad it is so expensive. I could live here.
The reality of living with so many people around is – I can always see a variety of mental health issues. The diversity of humans in one location can be exciting and overwhelming. Dogs in NYC are mostly well behaved – trained to handle many different scenarios. Pigeons, sparrows, starlings and gulls/ terns hang around the city.
Greetings from New York City the land of rivers and islands. Yesterday I spent the entire mostly sunny day as a tourist.
I walked to the nearest subway station to get a metro pass so I can ride the subway. Then I walked down to the East River and jumped on a ferry. I rode the ferry to the Brooklyn Bridge where I tried to walk across the bridge but weather came blowing.
I LOVE water so being on a boat was wonderful and exciting. Today, Sunday, April 28th I am staying in to do laundry and spend the afternoon with Annette. perfect on a rainy cloudy day.
Here I am in New York City. Got in yesterday during rush hour- however the traffic outside the Manhattan Apartment seems busy all day and all night. Getting used to sleeping with lots of noise outside. It IS a big CITY! Today I am walking to Trader Joe’s and getting some perspective to the close by areas.
It was wonderful to be with my friend, Annette. Lots of catching up to do. Spent 5 hours spinning our stories last night. Dinner tonight with Annette’s daughter and son-in-law.
Tomorrow I might get out to Central Park.
As I drive along the roads in America my mind goes off in all directions. Yesterday, I drove through Missouri, Illinois and today I am in Indiana. The woods are full of budding trees- neon pink Red Bud and white Dogwood peeking out from the darkness of the dense woods. As I drive I see Mother Nature and all her beauty – the trees, the flowers, the fields, the birds, the sky, the homesteads, the GREEN.Susan Tyler, one of favorite artists, gave me notice to all the greens in Colorado. We need to have another conversation about the greens seen in the Midwest! Moisture creates its own greenery.
It is apparent that much of the Midwest is in a late start spring. When I arrived in central Indiana a full spring picture was my joy! Full on fruit trees blooming, lilacs in white, blue and purple are bursting forth. Maple trees are brightly rust colored and the hardwoods are bursting with green growth. All I can say is SPRING is so very beautiful and I am pleased to be experiencing different kinds of spring.
I am here in Bloomington until Thursday (4/25) when I fly to New York City.
Thanks for coming along on this journey of change and transitions..
I saw my first Red Bud tree when I was 20 years old on my way to Missouri to meet Bruce’s family in Savannah, Missouri. We were driving in Kansas on Hwy 36, an alternate to I-70, and had stopped at a rest stop and in the nearby woods were fluorescent pink trees. I was in the middle of an enchanted garden.
As I drove into eastern Kansas yesterday my soul became young and full of the freshness of spring living. I remembered many family trips where trees were part of the experience. I even called Bruce (or at least his answering machine) to say hi and remember how well we traveled together.
We have many Red Bud Trees in the Denver area. I like to believe I was part of the addition to an area because I talked them up. However, I bet I am not the only person who has driven midwest roads and have seen the glory of RED BUD TREES.
