Socrates Sculpture Park

Situated in the western part of Astoria, Queens is the Socrates Sculpture Park. I've heard of the park, but haven't been able to visit until I was in New York a couple of weeks ago. This summer features Nari Ward: G.O.A.T., Again, which had artworks featuring the idolization and fixation of goats. I loved the unsettling feeling of sacrifice and brutality epitomized in Ward's pieces foiled against the serene summer landscape. Public art in such a setting is engaging and I really enjoyed my brief visit to the park. Hopefully, someday I'll finally make it to the Naguichi Museum, which is close by.

Amanda and Micah's Wedding

For Memorial day weekend I had the supreme pleasure of attending my friend Amanda and, now husband, Micah's wedding at the Greenpoint Loft in Brooklyn. My friend Angela was gracious enough to go as my date and we have a lovely night celebrating Amanda and Micah's big day. I had met Amanda when we were studying at Sotheby's Art Institute, Spring 2009. I was a visiting student from Georgetown, and we hit off as friends in part because we were the only ones in our class with studio art backgrounds as undergraduates. We had some great times hanging out during school and when I moved to New York after finishing grad school. 

The wedding was relaxed, elegant, and incredibly fun. Angela and I were seated at the Dumbo table -- the tables were labeled by various Brooklyn neighborhoods. The rustic loft had a stupendous view of Manhattan, we had lots of bubbly, and the food was great. I was so happy to be apart of Amanda and Micah's day. I'm very happy to have been a part of such a great moment.

New York 2017

For the Memorial day weekend I was able to go back to New York for my friend Amanda's wedding. I'll share a blog about the wedding coming up next week. But this week, I'd like to share some photos of my friend Anna's great new Upper West Side apartment, some delicious looking pastries from Maison Kayser (one of my favs), and other snapshots from around the city. It's always nice going back to New York to catch up with friends and walk around to see new and old things.

A lot happening here...

Inside Anna's new UWS apartment.

Fancy neighbors.

A loud bro this somewhere over here.

Maison Kayser. YUM.

(Beloved) Frick Collection.

Cocktails with Billy and Angela at the newly renovated Campbell Apartment.

Fourth Universalist where John and I got hitched.

Thankful

There is much to be grateful for this year. Looking back and considering just the past 11 months, it's very easy to feel appreciative for the many wonderful things that I've experienced and the incredible people I have in my life. 

I am very lucky.

Through life's many complex and unexpected challenges, I'm lucky to have many people to call, talk to, and confide in. And a sassy tabby who recently discovered her reflection in our bathroom mirror and can't get enough of herself. 

To new friends and old, to my family, and especially my very supportive husband--thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!