Christmas in New York is lively and bright with twinkling lights and in the air is the Holiday music as people hustle buy and buy there is always a Holiday window to peer into.
Macy's never disappoints with it's interactive windows and story of Virginia's letter to the New York Sun.
As I was walking down 5th Ave, I passed the Marble Church (http://www.marblechurch.org/give/ribbonproject), the fence around the church was covered with orange ribbons. As beautiful as it was to see these colorful ribbons flapping in the wind was, they symbolized a more regrettable fact....Gun Violence has killed more than 12,000 people since Columbine, more than 1600 were children and teens. " On Saturday, October 13, 2018, Marble Collegiate Church unveiled its new ribbon initiative, Prayers of Remembrance and Peace. A few words were spoken from their Senior Minister, Dr. Michael Bos and was followed by guests and officials tying the names of Gun Violence Victims on the church’s fence. On Sunday, October 14, after the 11:00am Worship service, our congregation...
My neighbor Greta turned 70, but you wouldn't know it. She had a birthday party and it was that 70's theme. Everyone came in perfect costume attire. There were lava lamps, posters, and that 70's sound track....we had a great time.
I have heard of this Parade for years, but have missed it.....until now and it did not disappoint. Like the Easter Parade, New Yorkers get dressed up as sea worthy characters, which also may include some nudity. As the Coney Island website says, "just keep in mind that some folks will be dressed as Mermaids and Mermen who, let's face it, aren't historically known for wearing much clothing."
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