Sorry I've been absent. Literally and figuratively. It's funny. Out in the 'burbs, my home for more than twenty years, cocooning was something we did when winter set in with its heavy hand. I think the opposite may be true in the City. New York's heavy hand seems to reside somewhere in the humidity of July and August. Its not that the weather is unbearable--it's just unpleasant. So hunkering down, whether in an air conditioned apartment or movie theater, or, if you're lucky enough, in a summer retreat, seems to be the norm.
As I noted earlier, summer in the City is not without its pleasures. But those pleasures are so much more enjoyable in September. Things to watch out for now that cooler breezes have returned include:
Birds--Central Park is a birder's paradise. Spring and fall migrations fill the trees with countless visitors.
Street Fairs--Autumn is prime time for these feeding frenzy venues. At least that's how I view them. They also offer up notable crafts, cheap underwear and beautiful hand-made sweaters, but it's the zeppoli that turns my head.
Lincoln Center--Everything cultural returns and you'd be surprised how captivating opera can be. And ballet. And chamber music. And jazz.
Tourists--The absolute pleasure of watching others watch my city. They even watch the squirrels. And did I tell you about the parents, who patiently waited for the C train, while their children impatiently yelled "so where are the rats? You said there were rats!" I Love NY
PS.: Keep a lookout for my article on "Urban Nesters" in the fall issue of Empty Nest Magazine. www.emptynestmag.com
Monday, September 8, 2008
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