About time for a little more humor, even if dark, with What If’s…

• The Kennedy Center broke in two and slipped into the abyss when it was renamed the melania trump center..
• One better, what if ICE agents came to the White House, and took melania away to alligator alley..
• Even better, what if ICE agents took away the baron at NYU, maybe they can share a cell?..
• Someone sold don jr cocaine laced with rat poisoning, well, he’s brain dead already so wouldn’t matter.
• But, what if they gave the same to eric – read above wouldn’t matter.
• And what if they gave it to the rapist prez – wow this is becoming redundant, but one can dream..

Attended a garden party at one of our garden club members homes. What a feast for the eyes so wanted to share.

This skyline never disappoints.

What a fascinating 3 hours tour this was with a guide full of anecdotes and information.

Was surprised at the amount of islands in the Hudson.

While Pepsi is no longer made here the sign remains on the Jersey side.

The Four Freedoms Memorial dedicated to FDR and lies on the end of Roosevelt Island.

One can obtain passage to this Island through the tram located on East 60th and 2nd Avenue for the minimal fee of $2.90

The tram is fascinating, giving beautiful aerial views of the river and landscape below

This small pox sanatorium lies in ruins on the island as well.

There also is a former psychiatric hospital where Nellie Bly the famous female reporter of the 1900’s went undercover to expose the institution.

This island is the smallest island in the river named for the famous UN member. It is a protected bird sanctuary for double crested corcormants.

On the way back to Brooklyn from the Pom meet the Frick Museum caught my eye. Had been wanting to visit since their 330 million dollar upgrade where they opened a second floor to the collection.

Henry Clay Frisk was an American industrialist involved in a bumpy business relationship with Andrew Carnegie. Driven by the need for power and wealth he harshly treated his workers. This is turn caused his assassination by an anarchist who broke into his home shooting him in the head and stabbing him.

Much of the museum is portraits and religious works. However, with the opening of the second floor rare ceramics, watches, and a even more rare collection of medals are on display.

This send floor was where the family resided. And while the art is beyond words the rooms with their ornate fireplaces, hand carved wood trim are a work of art onto its own. Take the time to closely view the beauty of each room if you are fortunate enough to visit.

It is well worth the $30 admission fee.

Stopped in NYC after the Berkshires to visit my Brooklyn family. Slept well after the 4 hour commute. In the morning made a pit stop to see one of my daughter’s work events in Times Square.

After checking out the event on to a street fair.

But the best part was the t-shirt saying

He’s on the List

Next event the Pomeranian picnic 🧺 in Central Park.

Happy Doggies😀

It’s silent right now but am attending a pre rehearsal talk regarding the upcoming concert of the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra. They will be performing Prokofiev who is known for Peter and the Wolf as well as Romeo and Juliet works.

The presenter is droll but am sure he is a rather learned chap. I’m writing my blog as he speaks, and catch a few words of wisdom about the upcoming concert. I’m sure it will be grand. 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

A performer arrives.

The concert is soon but I’ve decided rather than taking my $40 seat will partake from a perch outside one of the restaurant venues.

My perch at Tanglewood- priceless

As a solo traveler, it’s always an odd experience never knowing if someone will speak to you and thus far in this trip, no one has, which is fine. I’ve enjoyed my solitude away from the harshness of the psych ward and good to be away from those who walk such a challenging life.

Good bye to my amazing visit which has given amazing memories.

Until next year!

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Attended a concert 🎵 with the Boston Pops having Kelli O’Hara and Sutton Foster doing a combination singing 🎶, dancing, and comedy show. It was quite entertaining so catch them if they come to town.

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It’s been an idyllic weather weekend in the Berkshires with another gorgeous day is in the works.

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As I park a youth waves me to pull my car 🚙 closer to the car ahead. I do not want to and shake my head she tells me to. My car rolls and my front bumper touches the back bumper of the SUV ahead of me. Soon the supervisor arrives followed by 5 more attendants then a state police 👮 officer. Thankfully, I am cleared.

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I am furious as one teen parking attendant as she departs wishes me a happy day. I say fuck you doubtful they heard me. I sit in the car 🚙 a bit to decompress.

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As I walk toward the Tanglewood entrance I note 📝 the parking attendant who told me to move the car further placing me in this 🥒 pickle is laughing amongst her other parking folk.

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And you know what? I am going to flip the switch and laugh as well.

What a lesson in letting go, and it’s time for Tosca.

Once again, I had the pure delight of attending Jacob‘s Pillow.. It was a stunning sunny day with a cool breeze as I enjoyed the Sarasota ballet. There also was an interesting pre-talk from a professor at Williams College.

The Flowers

The Museum

The Museum of Dance had some new additions, and as always, the digital applications were present for all to view.



Then there are the studios if those walls could talk.

And an outside training area to view.

What a beautiful and serene complex, Jacob pillow holds. If in the area and not interested in dance, just visit and walk the grounds, have something at the many food venues or sit on a picnic bench with a your own picnic basket. What a fun treat!

Here for 3 days, and it’s off to an amazing start! After unpacking at the lovely and reasonable hotel in Lee, The Pilgrim Inn, I began my visit.

Daisies from Red Lion Inn

From here was on to ice cream at High Lawn Farm down the street from the hotel.

Had a waffle cone of raspberry chocolate chip ice cream for $5. Priceless…

Next a tour of the dairy barns

The girls..

Then the babies..

Next Stockbridge

Great food here

And a photo essay of the Red Lion Inn. Someday I’ll have a dream 💭 stay at this Inn..

Another view

The hotel hallways

Sitting Rooms on each wing

The Church

More Saints

And now for some retail damage at Lee Outlets.

What a perfect day.

My daughter is now 18 weeks pregnant so she is officially half way. The baby is the size of a cucumber 🥒. We have moved forward from a 🍑 peach to an avocado 🥑to cucumber status.

Wonder if head of lettuce 🥬 is next?

Interesting the comparison from 🍉 and vegetables 🥕 to a baby’s growth.

I have yet to go to a sonogram where these values are calculated and fruits and vegetables assigned but am due and will soon.

As this growth continues I wonder how the granddog will be with the coming birth. This addition to the house will certainly change his role and wonder if his CEO status is in jeopardy or if they can both share the designation.

Time will tell.