HAPPY BIRTHDAY COSTEL!
- We are going to be thinking about you tomorrow night when you are celebrating!
La Multi Ani!
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Back from Central Park
It was a wonderful ride for Maya and only a few toes lost to frost bite for us.
Glad we went, happier to be home.
First thing Maya said this morning: "I looked out the window! The snow is short! I think we can go to school!"
Well, I had to disappoint her, so the trip to Central Park was to make up for it.
It was a wonderful ride for Maya and only a few toes lost to frost bite for us.
Glad we went, happier to be home.
First thing Maya said this morning: "I looked out the window! The snow is short! I think we can go to school!"
Well, I had to disappoint her, so the trip to Central Park was to make up for it.
It's snowing. We are on our way to Central park where the City will provide sleds and hot chocolate for all kids who cannot go to school (closed today).
Maya is kvetching about the hair combing: "Every morning the same thing"
Me:"I have two alternatives for you: we can do it in the evening or cut your hair"
"But then it would hurt me in the evening. And I don't want my hair cut"
Victor: "You are lucky. In my time, they didn't have conditioners"
Me: "In my times, they didn't ask me if I wanted my hair cut"
Maya: "I am glad I was born at the right time"
Now, on to Central Park!
Maya is kvetching about the hair combing: "Every morning the same thing"
Me:"I have two alternatives for you: we can do it in the evening or cut your hair"
"But then it would hurt me in the evening. And I don't want my hair cut"
Victor: "You are lucky. In my time, they didn't have conditioners"
Me: "In my times, they didn't ask me if I wanted my hair cut"
Maya: "I am glad I was born at the right time"
Now, on to Central Park!
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
HAPPY HOMECOMING DAY TO ME!
22 years ago I arrived in NYC on a cold sunny day. The moment I set foot on the sidewalk, I knew I belonged here. I must have lived here in another life - or I watched enough movies filmed here - because every little detail seemed familiar.
And I had never lost that enthusiasm for my city. No matter where I go, when I return and see the skylone I have the same sense of joy washing over me as I say to myself: "Er she goes"
May the next annyversary be spent in Washington DC in general celebration!
22 years ago I arrived in NYC on a cold sunny day. The moment I set foot on the sidewalk, I knew I belonged here. I must have lived here in another life - or I watched enough movies filmed here - because every little detail seemed familiar.
And I had never lost that enthusiasm for my city. No matter where I go, when I return and see the skylone I have the same sense of joy washing over me as I say to myself: "Er she goes"
May the next annyversary be spent in Washington DC in general celebration!
Thursday, January 15, 2004
First snow and sleighing
We had snow before, but this one stuck and maya had asked for a sleigh before. So Victor went through the storm today and got her a "spinner" . It's like a frisbee - big enough for a kid to sit in. So, a very exited Maya and I went to find a hill - and did, not far from home. Maya had a blast! Told everyone around that it was her first time and she learned 3 lessons:
1. That the little kids doing this the very first time need to give themselves a little warning: it is a little bit scary in the begining" The second lesson was about being harder climbing uphill and I am afraid I forgot the third one.
She told me she found one dollar in the snow. "Did you pick it?" "No"
Another kid goes down, picks it and hands it to Maya. "I don't care that much about money" she answers. I thank the kid and tell him that it's his find now and everyone, including his parents is very happy.
We end the day with a hot chocolate with whipped cream.
We had snow before, but this one stuck and maya had asked for a sleigh before. So Victor went through the storm today and got her a "spinner" . It's like a frisbee - big enough for a kid to sit in. So, a very exited Maya and I went to find a hill - and did, not far from home. Maya had a blast! Told everyone around that it was her first time and she learned 3 lessons:
1. That the little kids doing this the very first time need to give themselves a little warning: it is a little bit scary in the begining" The second lesson was about being harder climbing uphill and I am afraid I forgot the third one.
She told me she found one dollar in the snow. "Did you pick it?" "No"
Another kid goes down, picks it and hands it to Maya. "I don't care that much about money" she answers. I thank the kid and tell him that it's his find now and everyone, including his parents is very happy.
We end the day with a hot chocolate with whipped cream.
Saturday, January 03, 2004
Friday, January 02, 2004
About that New Year
And us girls got this card from Victor
Dorina wrote me about the nice party they all had for New Year's eve with a segue the next day for the leftovers. She wrote that eventhough there was more conversation than dancing unlike previous New Years Eves, they did dress nicely, used silverware, didn't pick their noses nor did they belch! Let's hear for our non-dancing, but civilized mishpuha in Israel!
Cati sent us the wishes from Romania.
To all of you, have a very, very happy one, and share the joys with us!
And us girls got this card from Victor
Dorina wrote me about the nice party they all had for New Year's eve with a segue the next day for the leftovers. She wrote that eventhough there was more conversation than dancing unlike previous New Years Eves, they did dress nicely, used silverware, didn't pick their noses nor did they belch! Let's hear for our non-dancing, but civilized mishpuha in Israel!
Cati sent us the wishes from Romania.
To all of you, have a very, very happy one, and share the joys with us!
Thursday, January 01, 2004
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S DAY!
Last night we all watched the ball dropping in Times Square on TV and saw the fireworks in Brooklyn (fom Bobbie & Pipa's terrace).
This afternoon we gathered in the garden where a bonfire was already going. Victor had his guitar, Erica brought hers and the fiddle too. Bob, the garden artisan was stoking the fire with Maya and a little boy helping by throwing leaves, Victor and Maya made a huge bag of popcorn wich we brought along and Maya was filling cups and offering everyone (including passers by in the street).
Tim, and Jeff were doing vocals with Erica and Victor, Fran brought along some Taittinger champaigne and cheese - so I am pleasantly tipsy as I write this. Dolores was meeting everyine and receiving compliments dor her sculptures. Bob showed us his little secret magic garden (behind the door in the back of our garden). Not many plants now in December, but statues and little surprises in every corner - a trully magical place.
Carolyn was planning a better Solstice ritual for next year with me. Someone had made a New Year's resolution to buy a pack of cigarettes (since she'd been smoking other people's) so I enjoyed some Rothmans with my champaigne (still not smoking, still enjoying it once in a while)
As I was watching everyone doing their favorite thing, the clear feeling envelopped me: I am in the right place, at the right time, and this is going to be an amazing year for everyone (well, at least everyone decent).
So, once again, to all of you,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Last night we all watched the ball dropping in Times Square on TV and saw the fireworks in Brooklyn (fom Bobbie & Pipa's terrace).
This afternoon we gathered in the garden where a bonfire was already going. Victor had his guitar, Erica brought hers and the fiddle too. Bob, the garden artisan was stoking the fire with Maya and a little boy helping by throwing leaves, Victor and Maya made a huge bag of popcorn wich we brought along and Maya was filling cups and offering everyone (including passers by in the street).
Tim, and Jeff were doing vocals with Erica and Victor, Fran brought along some Taittinger champaigne and cheese - so I am pleasantly tipsy as I write this. Dolores was meeting everyine and receiving compliments dor her sculptures. Bob showed us his little secret magic garden (behind the door in the back of our garden). Not many plants now in December, but statues and little surprises in every corner - a trully magical place.
Carolyn was planning a better Solstice ritual for next year with me. Someone had made a New Year's resolution to buy a pack of cigarettes (since she'd been smoking other people's) so I enjoyed some Rothmans with my champaigne (still not smoking, still enjoying it once in a while)
As I was watching everyone doing their favorite thing, the clear feeling envelopped me: I am in the right place, at the right time, and this is going to be an amazing year for everyone (well, at least everyone decent).
So, once again, to all of you,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
