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Today, let’s take a walk around Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. I won’t say much here because I’ve said plenty in the captions. Still trying to get my sleep sorted. I’m sleeping in mostly 45-minute to 1-hour blocks, which is not good for my health nor my mood. Still, I’m getting out and walking, and trying to exercise and stretch every day.
I banged my head on something in the kitchen (I can’t even remember what). I have a scab and can’t shave my head. During the night Wednesday, when I did manage to sleep, it was unsettled and I attacked myself. I have claw marks (despite the neatly clipped nails) on my forehead. I look like I was in a brawl.
I video-chatted with the Kid Brother Tuesday night. He bowled a 158 (not his highest for the season, but it still made him happy). He said he was aiming for 180. His birthday is coming up in early February. I’m thinking of sending him a care package from Wegman’s supermarket — even though I told him the train cars from the Transit Museum were his birthday present. He and the cats are in charge.
Hoy, demos un paseo por el Rockefeller Center en Manhattan. No diré mucho aquí porque he dicho mucho en los subtítulos. Sigo intentando ordenar mi sueño. Duermo principalmente en bloques de 45 minutos a 1 hora, lo que no es bueno para mi salud ni para mi estado de ánimo. Aun así, salgo a caminar y trato de hacer ejercicio y estirarme todos los días.
Me golpeé la cabeza con algo en la cocina (ni siquiera recuerdo qué). Tengo costra y no puedo afeitarme la cabeza. Durante la noche del miércoles, cuando logré dormir, todo estaba inquieto y me ataqué. Tengo marcas de garras (a pesar de las uñas cuidadosamente cortadas) en la frente. Parezco estar en una pelea.
Charlé por video con El Hermanito el martes por la noche. Lanzó un 158 (no es el más alto de la temporada, pero aún así lo hizo feliz). Dijo que apuntaba a 180. Su cumpleaños se acerca a principios de febrero. Estoy pensando en enviarle un paquete del supermercado Wegman, aunque le dije que los vagones del Museo del Tránsito eran su regalo de cumpleaños. Él y los gatos están a cargo.
• A mediados de los años 70 trabajé en el edificio de la derecha de la Avenida de las Américas (6ta Avenida), piso 15. Una agencia de publicidad. Me escapé a Italia después de 9 meses. El edificio se puede ver en la foto superior al fondo, a la izquierda del centro. Cuando hacía buen tiempo, me sentaba a almorzar en el Rockefeller Center y gastaba cada cheque de pago en Saks Fifth Avenue, a unas cuadras de distancia. Me encantaron mis zapatos Ferragamo.
• Meson Francaise (Casa Francesa), 1933. La parte superior en oro son las personificaciones de Francia y Estados Unidos tomados de la mano. Personificación de la libertad francesa en la pared. Las tres mujeres son poesía, belleza y elegancia.
• Edificio del Imperio Británico. Sobre la puerta, debajo del escudo de armas británico, se traduce como “Dios y mi derecho”. ¿¡¿Oh sí?!? La Tienda Lego está a la derecha fuera del marco. (Haz clic aquí.)
• Channel Gardens (entre la Maison Francaise y el Edificio del Imperio Británico.
• Channel Gardens mirando hacia Saks Fifth Avenue. Cuando era niño, podíamos mirar por las ventanas de la izquierda (parte de RCA) y vernos en las pantallas de televisión. Fue tan emocionante. Pensábamos que en realidad estábamos en la televisión.
• Esto fue parte del Carrusel de Sueños Dior para Navidad en Saks Fifth Avenue. Los escaparates habían desaparecido, pero todavía podía ver la rueda celestial.
• Charles Scribner e hijos. 1912-1913. Recuerdo cuando todavía era una librería elegante y maravillosa. Ahora es el hogar de la ropa del Club Mónaco.
• Catedral de San Patricio. La construcción comenzó en 1858, quedó en suspenso durante la Guerra Civil estadounidense y se completó en 1878.
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Iconic buildings and art!
Debra:
A great city for both.
I have two granddaughters in NYC, so it was great seeing your New York pictures.
I have also been happy with https://nuts.com/ to send gift packages to them. Hope
you’re feeling better soon.
Anon:
I received a feast from a friend a few years ago, supplied by nuts.com. SO good, but cost her a fortune to ship it here and then cost me another little fortune in customs charges. For my brother, I like to buy him practical groceries that he might not buy for himself (fresh fruit, lunch salads, breakfast bars, etc.) with treats like cashews added to the mix.
I love the Celestial Wheel; that is SOME decoration.
And I love the more ornate buildings so much more than those boring towers.
Loved the tour!
Bob:
I love the old art deco masterpieces. And, yes, that Celestial Wheel! I hadn’t read about it, so it was a beautiful surprise for me when I was there. I’m just sorry I was too late for the Saks Christmas windows.
Dieu et mon droit means God and my right, referring probably to the so called divine right of kings. To rule, that is. Why the heck it’s the English monarch’s motto and written in French.. probably something to do with 1066, like a lot of things.
I love your New York views and the personal notes, thank you. We’re getting a lot of mileage out of your visit.
Boud:
Thanks for the correction. My mistake, and not only did I look it up but I already knew that et was and! So very British to have a French motto for the monarch.
That was me, Boud, up there blathering on about 1066.
A fun area to explore. We should go back there.
David:
I can never get enough.
Your photos of NYC make me want to go up and do a proper touristy visit. Wegman’s is my go-to store. I have two stores near my house. Their produce is amazing.
mcpersonalspace54:
Good to know about Wegman’s produce. I always include fresh fruit and veg in the care package. I still love wandering around NYC.
Would love to roam around NYC and discover some of its ‘treasures’.
Thanks for whetting my appetite.
Jim:
No denying it’s a grand and fascinating city.
Oh my gosh. I would literally keel over trying to look up at those buildings. I’d be like the corniest corn stalk in Iowa or something like that. Whoo-ee! I’d cry! Look at them there buildings!
No, seriously, those are some gorgeous buildings. NYC is absolutely a completely different planet than the one I live on and I thank you for taking me there these past few weeks.
Now. I do not like the situation you’re currently in of not sleeping and wounding yourself. This does not sound good. I suppose you know how to sort these things out by now but you sound a miserable. I’m so sorry!
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
When we lived in Boston in the early ´80s, one of SG’s came for a visit from South Dakota. Every outfit she owned was red, white, and blue, including the earrings. New Yorkers were known for wearing black. We stayed near Grand Central Station and our first day out, she said two things that made us laugh. She looked at the people hurrying by and said, “Well, you can sure tell I’m not from around here.” And, “I’m sorry if I embarrass you but you’ll just have to bear with me as I spend the day looking up at all the tall buildings.” She had a neck ache by the end of the day. The not sleeping is getting to me. The wounds have me self-conscious and I don’t want to go out. Maybe I’ll just wear a cap today!
I very much approve of the sheep on the Brit Empire bldg. 🐑🐑🐑
wickedhamster:
Wouldn’t you love that for your front door?
That’s one humongous horoscope!
Kirk:
And no more accurate.
I remember visiting a LEGO store at the Mall of America in MN. I love LEGOs.
I’m enjoying seeing all this fine architecture. Brings back fond memories of things I studied in college.
Kelly:
The Mall of America gave me a panic attack.
An Art Deco extravaganza! Love it. Jx
PS I was about to correct your translation of the British motto, but Boud bet me to it! It was apparently one of the battle-cries of Richard the Lionheart in 1193, and adopted in Medieval times for the Royal crest.
Jon:
Yes, thanks to Boud and you for the correction. And that’s even at the level of the French I know! Richard the Lionheart is SG’s 25-greats uncle. They were very close.
Stop hurting yourself and get some sleep! I do thee command. So there. The celestial wheel is great. It’s been such a long time since I visited New York. My life is so boring and empty. It’s a good thing the dogs take care of me. My daughter and I went to a Lego store in Chicago. It was so much fun.
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
I wish I could obey your command. The poor sleep is really getting to me. The injuries have me embarrassed to go out in public. Those Lego constructions can be amazing. I’d have a ball.
Songs for the New Depression! One of my favorite albums. Great photos of a wonderful place.
Walt the Fourth:
One of my favorite albums, too. It was an especially good day for photos.
Holy cow — that Dior wheel is something else!
There used to be a great diner in the ground floor of one of those modern Sixth Avenue buildings — I think it was called Al’s? It might still be there!
Steve:
I don’t know of Al’s Diner on 6th. I wonder if it was there when I worked there. I missed out. I was amazed by the Dior wheel. Wish I could have seen it in its glory with the Christmas windows.
Nice pictures
Adam:
Thanks. It was a perfect day for it.
I want to ice-skate at Rockefeller Center some day! Stop beating yourself up…literally!
Sassybear:
I’m all healed from the latest round! My sister used to always ice sake at Wollman Rink in Central Park. She skated at Rockefeller Center once just to say she did. She loved it.