Social Diary
Social Diary• April 15, 2020

After the rain fell down

Torrential rains, brilliant sundowns, men working in white hazmats, memories of other times in New York, and now with this lockdown, where are we, one asks alas, alack, and all that, but wait, there’s an 11 o'clock number...

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With all the frills upon it

Social Diary• April 13, 2020.
A sunny Easter Sunday in New York, different from all that came before; plus a look at the famous religious and fashion holiday here in the Big Town, going all the way back a century and then right up to today; a different world indeed... READ MORE
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There goes the neighborhood

Social Diary• April 9, 2020.
A sorta sunny day in New York. Watching the quiet streets and avenues, with emphasis on one’s immediate surroundings and a view from the terrace every day with everybody home... READ MORE
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We’ll Meet Again

Social Diary• April 7, 2020.
A beautiful day in the big very quiet town, waiting at the market; 3 1/2 weeks of calendar with nothing but cross-outs; no dogs allows. The Queen presents her message to the world about this moment we’re all sharing in; plus something canine to lighten things up!... READ MORE
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An All American Girl who Made it in the Big City

Social Diary• April 3, 2020.
Remembering Anne Bass, who died this past Wednesday... READ MORE
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Good News coming in

Social Diary• April 2, 2020.
A bright sunny day brings good news helping Americans in these trying times; plus the way it looks on the street where I live; and a little history of a house in the neighborhood, plus the birth of a brilliant maestro; and a special viewing of the Paris Opera & Ballet’s performance of "Swan Lake" originally choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev... READ MORE
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About the people

Social Diary• April 1, 2020.
Weather nothing to write home about the day called April Fools'; plus remembering the birthdays of two Hollywood stars; DPC running errands to stores that are closed; another restaurant closing along the way, and Christophe von Hohenberg’s photos of those favorite haunts with all doors now closed till further notice. AND a video that you’ll be... READ MORE
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Scaring off the Monday Blues

Social Diary• March 31, 2020.
Everything on Hold here; a blue Monday wet from the rainy weekend; quiet look around (part of) the town; plus UN Women for Peace Panel Discussion; a tale of two kitties; and how “Everyone Needs a Hug,” the film version... READ MORE
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Somewhere over the rainbow

Social Diary• March 27, 2020.
The city remains quiet. Almost NO traffic on the streets and avenues. The curbside all along the avenue was almost entirely deserted. Usually on any day but Sunday it’s difficult to find a parking space. Yesterday, that’s all there were... READ MORE
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The nature of reality

Social Diary• March 26, 2020.
The beat goes on; we all work at adjusting; a Message from Michael’s; a screening of “A Passion for Giving,” and to a glance at a special part of Mother Nature’s beauty... READ MORE
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Looking to Mother Nature

Social Diary• March 25, 2020.
Another day close to home, a quick look around the town with JH’s camera to find the beauty; and an amazing scene over the sea in Italy... READ MORE
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Weekend wonders

Social Diary• March 23, 2020.
Hard times, hard feelings, empty streets and roads, raging confrontations and bright sunshine and Mother Nature’s beauty calling out... READ MORE
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At home and heart

Social Diary• March 18, 2020.
Another day in the wait, with much of New York shut down and closed up; plus a reminiscing about a recent New York dining pleasure before this all went down... READ MORE

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