These “flowers” were in the garden decorating the restaurant where Takako took me to lunch in Albuquerque.
13 February 2017
Category Archives: Friends
Purple flowers, chez Noushin 2
After preaching at the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson, New Jersey, Noushin Framke hosted a wonderful lunch that included purple flowers. To view. Not to eat.
12 February 2017
Purple flowers, chez Noushin 1
After preaching at the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson, New Jersey, Noushin Framke hosted a wonderful lunch that included purple flowers. To view. Not to eat.
12 February 2017
Letting my free tag fly
If you follow this blog, or simply wander through a few of the posts, you will notice a fondness, a deep affection, for Northern New Mexico. It is one of several locations where I experience a profound affinity for the place.
When I was scheduled
for a meeting in Albuquerque, I made an airline ticket that would allow me to arrive about six hours before the meeting. The timing did not permit more free time.
As the day for the meeting approached, I began to see the flaw in my plan. I had no way to travel from the airport.
My friend Takako Terino came to my rescue with an invitation to hang out until I needed to go to the hotel. We went to lunch and had a long conversation. Then we decided to take the tram up to San
dia Peak.
The mountains were wrapped in cloud. While in made for poor viewing of Albuquerque, it was an incredible experience. Disappearing into the clouds and then the mountain emerging suddenly.
A winter wonderland awaited at the top. Snow made intricate patterns on the trees as the cloud swaddled us.
On the return trip, the person driving the tram looked at me and said, “Your hat is on backward. And there is a tag showing.” See the photo.
Before I could reply, the person removed my hat, put it back on “correctly” and tucked in the tag.
As the person did, I thought, “Seriously? I look like someone who cares about how my hat looks?” But I said nothing.
When Takako and I left the tram, I readjusted my hat and let my free tag fly.
See you along the Trail.
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The Until We Meet Again Tour – 7 September, the last gig
The last gig of the Until We Meet Again Tour took place this evening at Madison Square Garden. A New York Liberty game provided the occasion. The Seattle Storm crushed the Liberty. As the game progressed, I first said, “Let’s see if we can stay within 20 points.” And then I said, “Let’s keep them under 100.” Neither happened as the final score was 102-78.
Nonetheless, I find three gratitudes for this, the final gig.
The venue is magnificent.
The players are amazingly gifted athletes.
And it was good to attend with DeLaina Gumbs.
Note: The original plan had been for Tricia to play this gig with me; however changes in the exit strategy meant that she did not return from Richmond before going back to Cleveland Heights.
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The Until We Meet Again Tour – 7 September 2016, part 1
The Gym at the Shire has been a recurring venue during the Until We Meet Again Tour. I have been one of the house bands. Nicole Kung, of NK Body Philosophy, was a featured artist during these gigs. Desi Aldarando, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, and Elisabeth Lee made guest appearances.
The final show at this favored venue took place this morning. And after the show, the entry fob was turned in. Self care will continue in other locations, but not at the Gym at the Shire, until we meet again.
The Until We Meet Again Tour – 2-5 September 2016
The Until We Meet Again Tour played the US Open from Friday evening through Monday night, an exhausting and invigorating schedule. A number of friends and family members sat in during the appearance. The heart of the group was Sean and Eric. Great tennis was viewed. Good times were shared. The renovations at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center were impressive. The new Grandstand became a favorite. It was good to see some matches in Louis Armstrong Stadium. Much food was consumed. The hamburgers came highly recommended and lived up to their billing.
The Until We Meet Again Tour – 31 August 2016
An era came to a close. The Until We Meet Again Tour moved out of the Shire today. Tricia packed the final car load to take to Cleveland Heights via Richmond. I gathered up the items I will need for the next ten days or so and moved in with my friends Nicole and Desi and Boxster.
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The Until We Meet Again Tour – 29 August 2016
The Until We Meet Again Tour opened the day in the canyon lands of New York on a walking tour of Wall Street. A ferry ride to Governors Island followed for a visit that included the national monument and the newly opened The Hills. The day ended with a return to Community Food & Juice with Tricia, Nicole, Desi, and Boxster.
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The Until We Meet Again Tour – 25 August 2016, part 1
The anticipated venue proving unavailable, the Until We Meet Again Tour went to lunch at the North River Lobster Company. The experience included a 45-minute cruise on the Hudson. Others shared the river; tall buildings were on view.
