New York City – 9-11-2010

This morning it is strange being in lower Manhattan as the various 9-11 memorial events unfold. Right now the TV is on and the names of all who died are being read off. So many lives needlessly lost. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who lost loved ones in the attacks of nine years ago. I can only hope that we learn from this horrible example of what religious extremism and religious based hate can unleash. Religious extremism of ALL stripes and all faiths needs to be defeated and recognized for the pure evil that it is in fact.
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On a happier note, yesterday was a great day and I cannot say enough good thinks about the Frick Collection. Housed in a once private home that extends for a full block on Fifth Avenue across from Central Park, the collection is amazing – particularly when one realizes that this was a private collection and that much of the house was built to accommodate the collector’s beloved works of art. If the art is not enough to awe, the house is a work of art as well. The cost to build such a home today would be incredible. Back in 1913-1914 the cost was an amazing $5 Million. In the creator of such splendor will, he stated that he wanted his home to be turned into a museum and that the collection be forever open to the public. I recommend a visit to the Frick Collection to any readers coming to the City who want to try something a bit different.
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After touring the Frick Collection, we had lunch at a great deli and then hit Macy’s to use a gift card one of the boyfriend’s clients had given to him – his women definitely take good care of him. We walked God knows how many blocks in total, but it was a gorgeous day. We finished the day with diner at a restaurant called Phillip Marie on Hudson and then a visit to the Monster Bar for some dancing and listening to the singers at the grand piano. Anyone visiting the Monster should look for Mike at the main bar – he’s a cutie and very friendly.

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Today, we are meeting my late sister's daughter who lives in New York for lunch. This evening, we are having dinner with the daughter of one of the boyfriend's clients who likewise now lives here in the City.