photo friday: the cloisters
On the second full day of our trip to NYC in June, Camille and I made our way to The Met Cloisters. It’s a long subway ride from Brooklyn to the very Upper West Side of Manhattan, but you exit into the lovely Fort Tryon Park. There’s a bit of a walk to the museum,
brooklyn flea.
The Brooklyn brownstone that Camille and I stayed in on our latest trip to NYC was a block away from the Brooklyn Flea Market. Not the *big* one, but a smaller version. Nevertheless, we had a lovely time exploring. I bought a new ring and Camille explored the booths, bought a few small things, and
photo friday: corona park
As I mentioned in photo friday: queens museum, Camills and I ventured out to Queens. And to get to the museum, we had to walk. Walk through a really incredible park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Really incredible. Old World’s Fairgrounds incredible. A Parisian Style park, though a bit neglected. Even when we were done exploring
the cloisters.
It was a bit of a trek to get up there, but The Cloisters was a lovely place to visit. Serenity in the city.
photo friday: queens museum
After years of having it on my “NYC wish list”, Camille and I finally had the time to hike on out to Queens and visit the Queens Museum. I had been expecting the museum to be an old, dusty place, but we were pleasantly surprised by the modern, open, airy spaces and the diverseness of
snapshots from gooney road – 14 aug 2016
Today is National Creamsicle Day. Up early to take care of things, clean, and work. I went down my list, one by one. Rob, the girls, and I went out in the early afternoon to get ice cream at 8 Fahrenheit. We stopped at the comic book store and guitar store while we were out.
world’s fair.
After years of trying, I finally made it “all the way” out to Queens.
snapshots from gooney road – 13 aug 2016
Today is Left-Handersโ Day. Up early to take care of things and clean. Rob drove me to GTRI on his way to kayak. I spent the day learning more about Jupiter and notebooks. Rob picked me up on his way back home. He took the Chloe and Anna to the thrift store and dropped them
snapshots from gooney road – 12 aug 2016
Today is Julienne Fries Day and International Youth Day and World Elephant Day and National Middle Child Day. Up early to take care of things around the house. After everyone left for the day, I read for a little bit, then left for the eye doctor. My pressures were high, but I refused to do
photo friday: brooklyn apartment
When Camille and I made a quick decision to head to NYC in June to see “Hadestown”, I began to search for a place to stay. The previous VRBO we stayed in was not available (I texted the owner directly …), so I looked for another in Brooklyn. Only a couple fit my intersection of
snapshots from gooney road – 11 aug 2016
Today is National Raspberry Tart Day. Again up early to get things done and work and walk the dog. Mid-morning, I met Lori for lunch at Green Ginger; we stayed for a long time, then I did a couple of things at home before it was time to leave to get Chloe from school to
snapshots from gooney road – 10 aug 2016
Today is National Sโmores Day and Spoil Your Dog Day and Snoopyโs Birthday. Up at 5am to get to work. After the family left, I cleaned up around the house and went to the gym and grocery store. I prepped dinner and took care of various projects, then left for my guitar lesson. I hadn’t
snapshots from gooney road – 9 aug 2016
Today is National Rice Pudding Day and Book Lovers Day. Up at 5 to get to work. Phenix begged for a walk at 6:15. Once the family left, I cleaned the house, worked some more, and then left for the Red Cross. On they way back home, I stopped at the library and the grocery
snapshots from gooney road – 8 aug 2016
Today is National Zucchini Day and World Cat Day and Happiness Happens Day. Up very early to get to work. After the family left for school and work, I took care of all the chores. Once I was done with work, I went to the gym and then to Chaos Kroger to find the ingredients
snapshots from gooney road – 7 aug 2016
Today is National Lighthouse Day and National Raspberries in Cream Day. I got up early to take care of all the chores and projects. We finally left by 10, but got to the High too early (doesn’t open until noon). We enjoyed the plaza, then drove to Dr. Bombay’s. All of the tables were reserved,
nys pavilion.
Yellow and blue make for a lovely view.
snapshots from gooney road – 6 aug 2016
Today is National Root Beer Float Day and National Mustard Day. Despite not getting to sleep until after 21m, I was up at 6:30. I worked my way down my to-do list. The rest of the family did not get up until almost 11am. Chloe and her friends went to Starbucks. Rob got sandwiches from
snapshots from gooney road – 5 aug 2016
Today is National Oyster Day and National Walk on the Moon Day and International Beer Day. Up early to take care of things and work. The girls headed off to school. I was done with work a little after 11am, so I went to the gym and the store and then worked through my long
photo friday: china beach
Just a short walk from my sister’s place is China Beach. I love walking down there and dipping my feet in the Pacific and marveling that she gets to live in such a beautiful place!
snapshots from gooney road – 4 aug 2016
Today is Coast Guard Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, take care of the neighbor’s cat, and walk the dog. I worked for a couple of hours, then headed out to the Red Cross where there was a huge pile of work to do. On the way home, I stopped at the
GBK Gwyneth
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