DECEMBERAting and perseverating

What else can a goldlockser do but of course crack from the responsibilities and weight of a 20 lb. turkeyless Thanksgiving feast,  I offer up little of the event but mucho in the way of thanks!  

A dangererous feast

First round of Kimberly's squash

Veggie broth bubbling

The Primate ironed!!!

Erin's presentation

Missy, Kara, a little bit of Jeanetta, and the amazing two year olds Cody and Summer @ Missy's birthday extravaganza.

    

Keeping the home fires burning at CW. Gotta make the bricks tonight.

Wood for the kiln

Love Bryant Park

Cathy and Elle looking fabulous!

Sweet

Vintage for Ellen

In between perusing Ellen wins the award for running into someone she knows. Cathy and I have a little catching up to do, hey we know lots of people too!

Sisters made time to be good samaritans . Mindfulness even in the midst of finding a table at Pret A Manger.

Pearl one, Knit 10,000 

There is still work to be done.

Inside looking out @ Hilfiger's 

On our way to see a solo show of  Joel Meyerowitz we got sidetracked in the diamond district of all places. Our goldilocksing temperaments affect most of our choices, a venue must be exactly the right temperature and maintain the perfect nonexistent noise level. None of this came into play in the hurly-burly world of 47th Street. Cause really, diamonds are a girl's best friend.

Trying to get a shot of Bergdorf's

Night closing in.

Yes Lenny, I can levitate!

     Well, I would be counting down the days to Downton Abbey

if it wasn't for the fact that I will be hearing Carrie calling out to  Saul right up until the next season of Homeland begins. At the moment Homeland trumps Downton. My favorite Homeland quote without the profanity, Saul to Carrie, "you are the smartest and the stupidest person I know."

     Thanks to Stephen Speilberg for Lincoln,  Bob for his awe inspiring recommendation of Life of Pi, the Lentz men for assembling the Chrysler building and the Brooklyn Bridge in one day,  Mucho gracias to MediaVest, NY Life, and Citi for keeping us rolling.
     One of my favorite quotes of the year is from you know who you are, "I just want to wake up in the morning with a man next to me".      Joe's epiphanic creed will stick with me, "I don't know about you but I like to put money directly into the hands of those that need it", and as we are closing in on Elle's anniversary, Gerry's old but new to me thoughts on marriage, "the shortest day of the year turned into the longest day of my life."
     Oh, and the Red Velvet Cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery and the homemade ravioli at Joanina's will satisfy all of your culinary desires even though Carla and Linda think I exaggerate!
      Thanks to the Branigans for their courageous actions and hilarious recount of the night Sandy arrived in Massapequa. I stand in awe at the simple grace all my friends displayed as they lived through the aftermath of Sandy. Special shout out to Missy's mom who thought to bring home a few thermoses of hot water so Missy could bathe!
     And since music trumps everything, thanks to Cathy for bringing to our attention  Love is the 7th Wave .