Sundays in NYC

It has been decided that each and every Sunday I will spend a part of the day in Central Park. Why not, right? Central Park is amazing. And it is time to build some NYC rituals and I figure this a good one to start with. Sundays in the Park.

This past Sunday I didn't actually make it to the park until after dark. Now, do not fret; I did not walk through the park -- I am not yet that brave. So, I walked along its edges, down 5th Avenue from about 78th Street. And even in the dark, it is still a lovely walk.

Earlier in the day I met an LA friend of mine, Patrick, in Union Square. We had a good lunch at Republic (a decent Pad Thai) and that Sunday staple, the Bloody Mary. So good. Afterward, Patrick took me down to the East Village to "the oldest bar in New York" - Mc Sorley's. They have two types of beer there - light and dark. Take your pick. We had dark, of course, because dark beer is the best beer (and that is the opinion of this author). Also on the menu is the "cheese plate" which consists of saltines (in the sleeve), raw onions, and white cheddar cheese squares. Combined with the spicy mustard on the table, you've got yourself a meal. Delicious.

After saying goodbye to Patrick, I hoped on the 6 train at Astor Place and headed uptown. It was still light outside and I wanted to get to the Park. But, I was sidetracked. By the Whitney Museum. Oh, how I love this place. So, I went in, bought a membership (the 2010 Biennial is coming up in February and I want to go as often as possible) and then perused their current exhibition. CANNOT WAIT UNTIL THE BIENNIAL! I've been wanting to experience that for years and now I will finally make it. Love it.

*The gorgeous photo of Central Park (above) was taken by my friend Diana K. Garret. Her photography is beautiful. Take a look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dianagarrett/