It snowed for J

J came for a visit from Hawaii. I tried to prepare her--gave her the forecast for the upcoming week but how do you prepare a person that lives in mid 70s–low 80s for the majority of the year for 30s and 40s with windchill and late March snow. 

With borrowed wool sweater and hat, she was a trooper running around NYC, Philly and central NJ. FYI: I kind of tortured J on our first day out, we walked 7 miles plus. Besides the snowy day, we had pretty much great weather beside being cold. Didn't take pictures of every place we went, here's what I got. 

NYC: The High Line, 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge

I  think this is witch hazel?

bittersweet and tracks

9/ll Memorial

One World Trade Center

Loved the reflection on the buildings

J on the Brooklyn Bridge

Central NJ: Snowing and baking

sticking to the branches

lot of branches waiting for spring clean up

Winter wonderland for J

Tested out raspberry mousse with lemony white cake on J

Besides hanging out with a crazy pirate

I've been catching up with friends. Lots talking, art and food involved. 

On a recent summer Friday, [one of my favorite things about working in publishing is our summer Friday schedule] I spent the afternoon in the city with a friend to see some exhibits and finally getting over to the High Line.

Perfectly Blue Skies

It was beautiful day, we had great weather, perfect for walking. I got to PA early [early bus was late and I was early], so I got to people watch. And then I saw him, long hair, kind of crunchy in a burgundy tunic, puffed 3/4 sleeves, belted at the waist and stripe cropped pants and sandals.