We paid our annual visit to the John Lennon memorial in Central Park today, then played hide and seek with the sun: it peeked out for a few seconds, then hid behind a cloud, then came out, then hid, and so did we, slipping in and out of shirts and hats and jackets each time the breeze pricked up gooseflesh or the sun’s warming rays briefly shone. Why can’t it be a proper May at last? Sun, warmth? Spring…?
But at least the buds and blossoms were out, and the first warbling birds of spring, and the first warbling John Lennon impersonators as well. Well-intentioned, all. (Talented, some.) Books being read included historical comic HARK, A VAGRANT, Lawrence Block’s BORDERLINE (random comment: “This book is full of boobs!”), MOBY-DICK via Kindle (thank you, Jeff Bezos, patron said of carpal-tunnel avoidance), and HUNT THROUGH THE CRADLE OF FEAR. Oh, also HOUSE OF LEAVES. Because, you know, HOUSE OF LEAVES.
Tomorrow we visit our rooftop sanctuary and give ourselves the full Shailene Woodley treatment. Wish us luck, people.
It seems blossoms are everywhere, not only on the trees but also laying on grass. It’s because spring is back and you brave girl are outdoor once more. Maybe some rainy day may come yet but a new year for OCTPFAS outdoor activities is on.
Beautiful pictures, as always. But do you have any pics of John Lennon impersonators as well? I’m curious.
HOUSE OF LEAVES indeed… How about a review…
You have cop(ies) of Borderline already! That’s me (no, not the guy ogling you, that *other* guy) waving and hoping you’ll lend a copy.
Delightful, as always.
~ JBB
very nice
Lovely to know that more than blossoms peek out in the spring. Enjoy this most optimistic of seasons.
This group gives me hope that we’re moving towards a better world where something can just be beautiful and be appreciated.
It’s probably been answered before in here, but do you have a list of your favorite books?
Nothing like an exhaustive list. But we do mention what we’re currently reading from time to time.
Welcome back to the warmth and sun been missing new post by you ladies
If the ladies liked Lawrence Block’s “Borderline,” pick up Block’s “Spider, Spin Me a Web.” These mini-essays are all about writing successfully. BTW, my writer friend in the U.K. says she’ll take off her blouse (maybe more) if you mention her book, “Sensual Ghosts,” a supernatural erotic romance collection with a Wow! factor of 10..
Well, now, there’s an offer! We’ll go look up her book right now, and if she feels like sending us a photo of herself with her book (and no shirt on – a promise is a promise!), we’ll be glad to post it. 🙂
Brrr, it does look a bit nipply…
Hope today on the rooftop was a good one! Applaud what you all do!
Nice to see you making the best of the slow start to spring. Hopefully summer will be as long as winter was.
I am really impressed by what you have achieved here. Way to go ok speaking out in the favor of the ever oppressed female gender 🙂 I wonder if you ladies have any relation with naturists ? What are your thoughts about naturism ?
No real relation or thoughts, beyond our feeling that people shouldn’t be stigmatized for enjoying being naked.
I must say this is less provocative and more artistic though I am sure none of these are your intentions 😉