“Almost Spring” in Central Park

Even after a warm winter like this one, I am always eager to get out and enjoy spring as soon as we get a good day. 

 

As a result, I end up visiting Central Park when it is “almost spring.” 

Not much is blooming yet, but there will be tons of daffodils in a few weeks. 

They are already starting to come up. 

 

In the meantime we have crocuses and irises. 

This is the first time I have seen Iris Reticulata.

I saw some photos on Instagram and thought I knew where to find them, so I headed to Shakespeare Garden on the west side to check them out myself.  I guessed right. 😉

In sunny spots, the forsythia is starting to bloom. 

 And the early cherry trees are making an appearance. 

All in all, it looks very promising.  Can’t wait.

Here are more photos from spring in Central Park... 

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2021/04/41121-spring-in-central-park-2021.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2019/04/central-park-42719.html 

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2019/04/central-park-41019.html 

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2018/04/a-perfect-spring-day-in-central-park.html 

http://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/04/white-magnolias-2.html 

http://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2016/03/happy-spring-daffodils-3.html

http://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2013/10/central-park-horses.html

Cheers!

PJ

 

© 2023 PJ Lehrer 

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023

 

Friday was a great day. There’s nothing like a parade to put everyone in a good mood.  Beer helps too. 

It wasn’t quite warm.  But it was warm enough to bring out the revelers. 

Lots of pent-up demand 😉

Sadly, there are no floats in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade. 

And not all of the marchers are used to walking a couple of miles.  I overheard one saying “Only six more blocks to go.” 

But most of the participants were up to the challenge. 

Even the one whose drum was bigger than he was. 😊

And of course, the crowds were more than happy to don their favorite green. 

All in all, it was a great start to spring. 

 

Now all we need is for it to get a bit warmer out and NYC is really going to go nuts.  I for one, can’t wait!

Previous parade blogs…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2016/05/men-in-skirts-2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2018/03/st-patricks-day-2018.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2019/10/columbus-day-parade-2019.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2022/05/ny-dance-parade.html

Cheers!

PJ

 

© 2023 PJ Lehrer

American Wing Mezzanine @ The Met

 

Still cold, but no snow.  What to do?  Head to The Met of course. 😉

I just finished reading “All The Beauty in The World.” 

https://www.amazon.com/All-Beauty-World-Metropolitan-Museum-ebook/dp/B09JPKNG9X

It’s a book about the Met written by a former guard.  I really enjoyed it, as will any Met lover.

The author took particular note of the Michelangelo exhibit in 2018.  I am not surprised.  It was extraordinary.  Here’s my take, but it’s worth reading his as well since he noted different things than I did…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2018/02/michelangelo-at-met.html

After finishing the book, I wanted to check out a few things, so I headed over to the American Wing.

I find the pottery in the Mezzanine very inspiring since I am always on the lookout for new motifs for my embroidery.  As with the kimonos, nature abounds. 

 But I liked this ship too.  Its simplicity delights me.

The Tiffany windows are on display at street level.  But the pieces in the Mezzanine show that Tiffany wasn’t the only one doing impressive glass work.

Of course, I was most taken with the view of Central Park in the background.

And from this angle it looks like the sculpture with the arrow is shooting the angel.

While I was in the hood I visited the Frank Lloyd Wright room too.  I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Some of my favorite Met blogs – use the label at the bottom of the page for more…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/05/china-through-looking-glass.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2019/05/play-it-loud-part-1.html

Cheers!

PJ

 

© 2023 PJ Lehrer

Collaboration with Tim #30 - The Met

 

The Met is my favorite indoor place in NYC.  (Central Park wins best outdoor.)  I visit frequently especially when it’s really cold or warm out.

My favorite time to go is in the evening on Friday and Saturday nights when it is open until 9:00.  Usually the tourists empty out by dinner time.

I took this photo a while back before they changed the fountains…

I took this photo on the roof during a day time visit.  I still can’t get used to the new midtown skyline.  And I imagine that by the time I do, it will have changed again. 😉

I worked very hard to minimize the human element, which wasn’t easy because the roof exhibits are very popular.

So, it made me smile when I saw that Tim had chosen to add more people to his take…

Here’s the final piece…

You can use the label at the bottom of this blog to see all of our collaborations.  And you can follow us on Instagram at @pjlehrer and @timbaynes.

Cheers!

PJ

© 2023 PJ Lehrer