First of December ~ Sheep Meadow Central Park

Sheep Meadow was quiet on the first of December and stunning.

A couple made a reservation for the whole place. I felt like an intruder and walked wide around them but snuck behind for two photos.

On the very bottom are two pictures of one particular tree, from yesterday, and from last year in blossom.

Walking through the park yesterday I thought of  Old Friends & Bookends.

Cloudy ~ Old Friends

On a rooftop in Williamsburg last night, I joined a group celebrating Natalie, Marc and Ansley, the hosts & birthday kids. The evening sky was magical: puffy clouds, then a grey drizzle, followed by the sun peeking out and saying good night. The dark fell in rich blues and greens.

Natalie, Marc and Ansley delivered a terrific mix of delicious treats, drinks, and friends.

Darkness on a roof, being in a mix of mostly new people, can make me sad. At this party, I felt the opposite. Sometimes you make a new friend and realize you've been introduced to an old friend. Life is good.

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