Met Museum- Finally got to finish the European Design Galleries. Though I might not put any of this in my house, I am amazed by the design and craftsmanship. Just wonderful. Galleries 550, 553, 554, and the bottom four are from 556Strange Loop won a Tony and a Pulitzer. While I think this provocative and timely play is well written, interesting and has a wonderful lead, I had trouble hearing all the lyrics as they were sung. In this particular musical, you need to hear what is being said, because the thoughts and ideas are very powerful. I’d never seen the whole of the music documentary the Last Waltz, about the last concert by The Band. Really well done and the music is amazing, plus the final song features Ringo, Dylan, Van Morrison etc…However, speaking from a 2022 lens, the doc shows a Confederate Flag and Joni Mitchell culturally appropriating a Native American necklace. Should the thought police cancel it? There’s a new edition of Persuasion out, curated by Barbara Heller. It includes ephemera, actual letter and such. I was thrilled to hear the author discuss the process and her and another Austen scholar get into a little tussle about a scene…I love a good literary argument.Christmas Trees for sale vs My favorite Christmas Tree at the MetThis pasta was magnificent- Tagliatelle with Wild Mushrooms and Summer Truffle from Nonna Dora, which is my new bribe place to take my husband to after I make him see some sort of artsy film In fact- he now wants to go to the movies on the off chance we can eat hear. The other is a souffle pancake from Flippers and it is just delightful. Light and ethereal.
In other news- I watch Welcome to Wrexam, which is a reality show about entertainers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny and their purchase of a Welsh football (soccer) club. On the episode I watched the other day, the Wrexam coach is in a cafe and orders breakfast. The waitperson asks: “Do you want sauce with that? Ketchup?” So another layer to add to the condiment/sauce debate…
We have an artificial, which I think a lot of people do, but every time I walk by a lot I see at least one person buying a tree. I think it’s ok business
In all the times I’ve been to the Met, it was never around the holidays, and so I’ve never seen their tree, thank you for sharing!
And I like how you always have some food-shares, too 🙂 Rounds it up rather nicely, especially since wild mushrooms are so yummy in almost every configuration: pasta, soup, pizza… And here I am starting to drool 🙂
The exhibits in this room were mesmerizing. I was trying to drink in every detail. Just exquisite design and workmanship. And that new edition of Persuasion…I think you’d like it…she recreated letters and calling cards and manifests. Just amazing
Seriously…nyc is a plethora of Italian food. This is clearly the best I’ve ever had. There’s nothing wrong with it. Every component is perfection. I was mad I was sharing with my husband and daughter
Betty is looking especially fluffy and soft in that photo. She could sit on my lap anytime! That’s not the scaffolding outside your building is it? It does make for a nicely sheltered tree shopping experience though. I don’t suppose chopping down your own tree is really a *thing* common to NYC like it is here 😉
Betty had just gotten groomed in that photo!! Fortunately, the scaffolding is on another black! No. Central Park gets very mad if you try to chop down trees…
Yes, I can imagine the park might frown on that practice! You may already know we are the land of Christmas tree farms- acres of trees for the would-be lumberjacks to roam freely with their saws and Starbucks cups until they find the perfect tree, then realize they have to haul it out on their own 😉
Betty is looking quite happy. Screw the cancel culture leave shit alone. Latest older flick seen aside from the private showing of Pythons Holy Grail, my wife and watched the Michael Caine Christopher Reeves Black Comedy from 1982 Death Trap. Cool flick with some ridiculously over the top acting from Diane Canon.
Waking up on the Wrong Side of 50 
The Met is a great museum, one of my faves when I lived there. The corner Christmas trees also brought back some memories.
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Beautiful. Are many people buying Christmas trees?
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We have an artificial, which I think a lot of people do, but every time I walk by a lot I see at least one person buying a tree. I think it’s ok business
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I think, like the trees, the practice is dying off.
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I wouldn’t be surprised
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In all the times I’ve been to the Met, it was never around the holidays, and so I’ve never seen their tree, thank you for sharing!
And I like how you always have some food-shares, too 🙂 Rounds it up rather nicely, especially since wild mushrooms are so yummy in almost every configuration: pasta, soup, pizza… And here I am starting to drool 🙂
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It’s my favorite tree to visit. It’s beautiful, plus it’s in this gorgeous gallery.
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huh, now I add mayo to my French Fries, and other things. I love good mayonnaise.
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Betty!
The art nouveau stuff is my favorite of the decorative arts selection this time around.
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The exhibits in this room were mesmerizing. I was trying to drink in every detail. Just exquisite design and workmanship. And that new edition of Persuasion…I think you’d like it…she recreated letters and calling cards and manifests. Just amazing
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I’m not into artsy shows either, but looking at that pasta dish, I might beg Tara to drag me to one if that was the reward.
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Seriously…nyc is a plethora of Italian food. This is clearly the best I’ve ever had. There’s nothing wrong with it. Every component is perfection. I was mad I was sharing with my husband and daughter
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Betty is looking especially fluffy and soft in that photo. She could sit on my lap anytime! That’s not the scaffolding outside your building is it? It does make for a nicely sheltered tree shopping experience though. I don’t suppose chopping down your own tree is really a *thing* common to NYC like it is here 😉
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Betty had just gotten groomed in that photo!! Fortunately, the scaffolding is on another black! No. Central Park gets very mad if you try to chop down trees…
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Yes, I can imagine the park might frown on that practice! You may already know we are the land of Christmas tree farms- acres of trees for the would-be lumberjacks to roam freely with their saws and Starbucks cups until they find the perfect tree, then realize they have to haul it out on their own 😉
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Always ketchup with breakfast … ALWAYS 🙂
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The furniture in your pictures are so much more. They are works of art. Just gorgeous.
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Oh the furniture!! It’s all so beautifully made and gorgeous to look at.
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I can’t take my eyes off that soufflé pancake! I found a recipe for one–so now I’ll have to try it.
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You have to make it. My daughter found a recipe to make in rice cooker so we are trying when she gets home. It’s delicious
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Betty is looking quite happy. Screw the cancel culture leave shit alone. Latest older flick seen aside from the private showing of Pythons Holy Grail, my wife and watched the Michael Caine Christopher Reeves Black Comedy from 1982 Death Trap. Cool flick with some ridiculously over the top acting from Diane Canon.
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I agree about the cancel culture…but those are two of my fave movies! Death trap so clever!!
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I do live vicariously through your eyes. One day…
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