Views on a Birthday

I recently spent my natal day wandering around New York with a dear friend Jane. It was blustery, frigid, and snow covered, but it was good to go

over the river

and through the woods

to spend time on Jane Street with Jane.

We ate, talked, and wandered over and up to the new High Line Park, with its view of the Hudson River and various New York landmarks.

Winter in the park Winter graffiti

If only it were warmer ... of course, then we couldn't get seats.

The park is not done yet, but this is what is up at the fence until it is,

a public art project by Valerie Hegarty.

Skylines, old and new

Lady in the Harbor

I didn't realize this was part of another public arts project, but it is ... Spencer Finch's THE RIVER THAT FLOWS BOTH WAYS and apparently "700 individually crafted panes of glass [were matched to represent] water conditions on the Hudson River over a single day."

After freezing our selves, we headed into the Chelsea Market to thaw out.

I was taking everything with a grain of ... well, grain,

while trying not to read too much into the signs.

It was a weekend for lovers, so I'm glad I managed to capture this moment. There really is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Thanks again Jane, for a perfect day!

With friends like you, I hope the next 38 years are just as fun.