PERSONAL NEWS
#210
Sunday morning, July 1st, I went to my weekly
Hatha yoga class, and in the afternoon had an appt with Dr Tan.
Wednesday, July 4th, I spent some time in Park
Slope on a “shutterbug adventure” to capture the look of the many charming brownstones,
gardens, etc. It was a warm and humid
day. After getting back to my hood, I
picked up a delicious slice of “Death by Chocolate” vegan cake to enjoy while
watching the fireworks that evening on the telly.
Thursday evening, July 5th, after doing some
shopping at Dressbarn and Whole Foods; I joined other members of TGTSNBN for
the monthly meetup. This time we sat
around different tables gossiping, playing fun board games, eating and
drinking. It was alot of fun catching up
with friends and acquaintances I hadn’t seen in awhile. J
Friday through Monday, July 6th to the 9th,
I visited with the parents in upstate NY, plus we also visited my brother and
sister-in-law near Schenectady. I rented
a KIA Sedona car from Enterprise that was abit of a gas guzzler, but drove
really nice, and had Satellite Radio.
Tuesday, July 10th, I jumped on The Peace
Alliance monthly conference call to learn about the latest events and
updates. The monthly BFP PF meeting was
cancelled this evening and will be rescheduled to another date.
Wednesday evening, July 11th, I attended a
meeting at The Commons on creating a coalition regarding the banning of the
Rockaway Lateral Pipeline. This proposed
fracking-gas pipeline would, if implemented, create havoc with the Gateway
National Recreation area in that part of Brooklyn, plus put Brooklynites at
risk.
Thursday evening, July 12th, I attended a book
party and discussion of a new novel [Fuel on the Fire: Oil and Politics in
Occupied Iraq] by author Greg Muttitt. I
purchased the book, got it signed by the author while having a brief discussion
on the continued US government “presence” in Iraq.
Friday, July 13th, I volunteered with City
Harvest at Union Square farmers market.
Saturday afternoon, July 14th, I hosted a
Harry Potter gathering at Casa Hufflepuff, and we noshed on tasty vegan goodies
while reading our fave excerpts from HP books.
Many thanks go out to Debbie, Dennis, Kathy, Laura, Mary, Pauline and
Angela in joining me at my casa.
Sunday, July 15th, I went to my weekly Hatha
yoga class, and in the afternoon had an appt with Dr Tan.
Tuesday evening, July 17th, I participated and
co-chaired the monthly BFP Arts & Culture meeting held at Dennis’ apt in
Park Slope.
Wednesday evening, July 18th, I volunteered at
the WCW national office to assist with computer work.
Thursday evening, July 19th, I attended the
monthly NYC Tolkien meetup and there were 12 in attendance which included 6
newbies.
Friday, July 20th, I volunteered with City
Harvest at Union Square’s farmers market.
Saturday, July 21st, after receiving a much
needed mani/pedi, then having some lunch, I walked to the East River ferry pier
in my hood for a “shutterbug adventure” to Governors Island. The weather was lovely and a good day for
adventure.
Sunday, July 22nd, I went to my weekly Hatha
yoga class, then a BFP A&C conference call at 3pm, and afterwards had an
appt with Dr Tan for acupuncture treatment.
Weather is still lovely and little humidity.
Tuesday, July 24th, I attended the annual City
Harvest volunteer party at Heartland Brewery.
Friday, July 27th, I volunteered with City
Harvest at Union Square farmers market.
Earlier in the afternoon I had an enjoyable lunch at Ruby Tuesday with
Carla Mallen, who was in my graduating class at FLHS back in the 1970s. We’ve connected over the years via class
reunions and facebook. Carla told me
that her older sister was one of my art teachers in high school. Whoa!
Sunday, July 29th, I went to my weekly Hatha
yoga class in the morning, then brunch with my friend Gail at a Korean
restaurant on Franklin Street, and ended the evening at a small gathering at
the Lone Wolf Tribe studio in Ft Greene.
Tuesday evening, July 31st, I attend the Hatha
yoga class in my neighborhood.
