The happy
couple
Monday, June 30, 2003
Sunday, June 29, 2003
Thursday, June 26, 2003
Sunday, June 22, 2003
Circus Amok - Homeland Security
Today, in Tompkins Square Maya, Victor, Bobbie & Grandpa watched the best political satire of these times!
Giorgio Bushwhack, the freedom fries, Officer Friendly Fire were all interspersed with juggling,
acrobats and clowns and an excellent klezmer music band. A bearded woman was the
ringmaster, there were mohawks and a lot of cross dressing - reminded me of the Cockettes -
just as funny only rated G. The crowd went wild and United for Peace was getting a lot of
attention and new members. I'll go again at 5 with my video camera. Georgio Bushwhack was a
lion tamer (so terrible, that when he was born they had to slap his mother)who in the end loses
his head in a lion's mouth. The troop then comes out to celebrate with such signs as :
"SECURITY" "FOOD" "SHELTER" "GOOD ART" . Some hung up signs listed: SECURITY, SEQUINS,
GOOD SHOES, NO KILLER COPS, ARHUNDATI ROY and B61 BUS(?)
They'll perform in parks in NYC all June - look for them! (circusamok.org)
Today, in Tompkins Square Maya, Victor, Bobbie & Grandpa watched the best political satire of these times!
Giorgio Bushwhack, the freedom fries, Officer Friendly Fire were all interspersed with juggling,
acrobats and clowns and an excellent klezmer music band. A bearded woman was the
ringmaster, there were mohawks and a lot of cross dressing - reminded me of the Cockettes -
just as funny only rated G. The crowd went wild and United for Peace was getting a lot of
attention and new members. I'll go again at 5 with my video camera. Georgio Bushwhack was a
lion tamer (so terrible, that when he was born they had to slap his mother)who in the end loses
his head in a lion's mouth. The troop then comes out to celebrate with such signs as :
"SECURITY" "FOOD" "SHELTER" "GOOD ART" . Some hung up signs listed: SECURITY, SEQUINS,
GOOD SHOES, NO KILLER COPS, ARHUNDATI ROY and B61 BUS(?)
They'll perform in parks in NYC all June - look for them! (circusamok.org)
Saturday, June 21, 2003
Happy Summer Solstice!
At exactly 3:11 PM we went on the roof - under a pouring rain. Minutes before, inside we sang a
few sun songs. Then we launched a white balloon with all our wishes.
Harry Potter Party
Wasn't really one. At 11:30 the library filled with people - the best thibg was the countdown -
better than New Year's. I got my number early so I was the second person to get her book
after midnight. I am already halfway through it (870 pages). After I write this, I'm going back.
At exactly 3:11 PM we went on the roof - under a pouring rain. Minutes before, inside we sang a
few sun songs. Then we launched a white balloon with all our wishes.
Harry Potter Party
Wasn't really one. At 11:30 the library filled with people - the best thibg was the countdown -
better than New Year's. I got my number early so I was the second person to get her book
after midnight. I am already halfway through it (870 pages). After I write this, I'm going back.
Friday, June 20, 2003
Graduation Party
Just came back from Maya's show for the graduation party. Their class did "A Day in the Life of
east Village Community School". Each of them was supposed to impersonate someone - as the
labels they were wearing indicated. Either "STUDENT" or a certain teacher. One little boy got to
impersonate Gianlucca, the teacher who comes dressed as a bunny or in dresses sometimes. he
had a choice of these get-ups and picked up a dress. Maya was Julie - a boring teacher saying a
boring line ("Good Morning everyone, let's start the class"). But she said it very well! I filmed it all
and made a copy for the teachers. This whole nunmer was kept under wraps - they were told to
keep it a secret from us. Maya proudly did (as a result, I missed several lines, not knowing what
to film)
Just came back from Maya's show for the graduation party. Their class did "A Day in the Life of
east Village Community School". Each of them was supposed to impersonate someone - as the
labels they were wearing indicated. Either "STUDENT" or a certain teacher. One little boy got to
impersonate Gianlucca, the teacher who comes dressed as a bunny or in dresses sometimes. he
had a choice of these get-ups and picked up a dress. Maya was Julie - a boring teacher saying a
boring line ("Good Morning everyone, let's start the class"). But she said it very well! I filmed it all
and made a copy for the teachers. This whole nunmer was kept under wraps - they were told to
keep it a secret from us. Maya proudly did (as a result, I missed several lines, not knowing what
to film)
Monday, June 16, 2003
Saturday, June 07, 2003
Friday, June 06, 2003
Maya's school picnic
On a most perfect day of the year, they all gathered in the neighborhood park (Pumpkin Fare - as Maya used to call Tompkins Square). Maya's clown club put on a little show - where Maya was "Cheese Hot Dog" clown.She had a scene where she gets a bawl of spagetti put on her head (not real) where her dead pan played very well. She kept her straight face throughout, even leaving with the bawl of strings(spaghetti) on her head. They had relay races, sprinklers and a lot of fun was had by all. Tonight, singing circle - Bogdan and Cristina will join us.
On a most perfect day of the year, they all gathered in the neighborhood park (Pumpkin Fare - as Maya used to call Tompkins Square). Maya's clown club put on a little show - where Maya was "Cheese Hot Dog" clown.She had a scene where she gets a bawl of spagetti put on her head (not real) where her dead pan played very well. She kept her straight face throughout, even leaving with the bawl of strings(spaghetti) on her head. They had relay races, sprinklers and a lot of fun was had by all. Tonight, singing circle - Bogdan and Cristina will join us.
Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Monday, June 02, 2003
Introducing the new artist in the family - the art of Kotsofi.Ltd
From Rehovot, Israel, we get this mindblowing characters - made in baked clay:
Vasilica - an ET and
Mishu-the Troll
A little name dropping is in order: not only do I know the artist way back when she wasn't famous, but many years ago we had a mud workshop together (Ceramica Cociok) where I witnessed her debut.Who knew?
From Rehovot, Israel, we get this mindblowing characters - made in baked clay:
Vasilica - an ET and
Mishu-the Troll
A little name dropping is in order: not only do I know the artist way back when she wasn't famous, but many years ago we had a mud workshop together (Ceramica Cociok) where I witnessed her debut.Who knew?
Sunday, June 01, 2003
And, from Bucharest, the wedding ceremony folks at
Bogdan and Cristina 's wedding. And here are
the newlyweds and again
Just Married
Bogdan and Cristina 's wedding. And here are
the newlyweds and again
Just Married
