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I don’t want to give away any secrets…Museum Mile edition

We pro-democracy types need to exercise our own flood the zone tactics. There’s theatre– the great arena of diversity, equity/ equality, inclusion- for starters. There’s the streets. Aka, protesting, peaceful protesting. Be careful out there. It might get dicey. There’s writing to right the wrong. This category, lord knows, includes writing your elected representatives. That […]
I don’t want to give away any secrets…

Lucky are we, here, in New York, to have so many opportunities to be quietly pro-democracy, pro-dei – quietly, although we are pretty loud in our support.

Last night, it was a Museum Mile event. LM, EMcG, and a new pal met me in front of El Museo del Barrio to enjoy a night of distinct, divergent, all- embracing fun.

This old lady was wiped out by the walk, but blown away by the energy. BTW, check out El Barrio exhibit of Mestre Didi, an artist representing Candomblé, through his Spiritual Forms pieces. Also, there is a brilliant display of the works of Candida Alvarez. It will take your breath away; Circle, Point, Hoop spans her career to date.

Crane in the clouds

Capt’n DJT

Just want you to know that when I recommended you read Dave Eggers’ The Captain and the Glory, that it makes an antidote to the captain and Zelenskiyy.

I confess that I could not finish Eggers’ masterpiece. I tried. I heard enough of it to recognize it as great. I only know bits and bits of Ulysses, too. If you can, read Eggers. Heck, read both Eggers and Joyce.

For love of country

Patriotism is something that Conservatives “owned” or thought they did. Then along came the crazies in the GOP. Matt Gaetz (not unlike his boss) is a destroyer. The only pledge of allegiance he’ll have to sign is to (ugh) the president elect.

Patriotism runs deep in all Americans who understand the values that are fundamental to the United States of America.

It’s love of country, not fealty to a would be strong man. We, the people, are not bossed by our leaders. We choose them to serve us.

Thank you

We are thanked for voting.

Voting is our privilege, a right that comes with democracy. We should treasure it. No thanks necessary.

The video artist I passed in front of our local school[slash]polling place seemed to share that p.o.v.

“In Argentina,” I think I heard her say, “You have to vote.”

Apparently, it’s beyond your right so that it’s illegal not to cast a ballot.

Hmm.

New York Teams

Just as we spent our time at the Garden [and one crucial year at Radio City Music Hall] watching the Lady Liberty play hoops, we also rode the 7-line to see the Mets.

The year hubby got us Saturdays season tickets was also the year that 2 New York teams competed in the World Series. We went to all the final series, including several World Series games.

Right now, I am watching my husband’s team battle the LA Dodgers for the National League Championship.

Will they, like the Liberty that tied up their contest last night, come out 1-1 today?

It’s a beautiful sunny afternoon in California, and, at this early point, the New Yorkers have tagged Ryan Brasier for a 6 to nothing lead.

My husband grew up going to Ebbets Field with his dad. Since he was a Giants fan, he never mourned the Brooklyn Dodgers when they left for the West Coast. He and I never discussed his feelings about the NY Giants leaving the Polo Grounds for San Francisco.

By the time he started teaching me the fine points of baseball [and there are so many fine points to this game], he was a solid fan of the Queens team. Despite my ignorance about the sport, I was in the Yankees camp.

To be honest, I tend not to be your traditional fan. I like a good game and root for interesting play rather than for my team. I mean, now that I understand what’s in play.

This attitude tends to rankle dieharders, but I like it.

Sports partisanship is limiting, but tonight, I want to see our NY guys win. Another Subway World Series would be exciting I think

Go, METS! Go, Yankees! GO Liberty!

Speaking of New York teams, each borough but one has hosted a baseball arena.

The very expansive Staten Island only has a Triple A field near the ferry terminals. It could build a ballpark and (Field of Dreams) “they would come.” Major League baseball fans delivered by ferry or spilling over bridges would love another National League team. [Yeah, I don’t like the DH thing.] The S.I. Ferriers might be a big draw. Don’t you think?

It’s past time

There is a point in life when we realize that there is more behind us than ahead.

We have come to the juncture when we won’t squander our time or reconfigure who we plan on being.

This may sound grim to those of you who still can experiment on your life’s path. Know that it is not.

It is a different kind of luxury.

For me, it’s a reflection-point. I am grateful for getting this far.

It is an unimaginable age; aka one I never thought of as being old because I was sure that 30 or 50 were old.

I have grown into my own true self. And I can still learn more about who that self is.

Here I am with less time and lots of time on my hands. All the time in the world.

We’ve got mail

Quick: how much is a postage stamp?

I was going to say a 1st class stamp, but I think that might be redundant.

Anyway, I bought 10 the other day and muttered something like “Oh, that’s what it costs.” The post man gave me an impassive look. Perhaps he hears that a lot?

The price of those stamps is going up another 5 pennies to $.73.**

This is quite the rise from 12 years ago when postage was just 34č̣. It is also the second increase this year.

**The increase is a little more than double, which may just be a normal economic incline. Or not.... feels like a small BIG deal.

Wonder what the going rate on a postcard looks like!