One night in NY...

Last night I spent an unspeakably wonderful time with a few unspeakably wonderful people!  Living in New York for as long as I have, you encounter all sorts of people from all walks of life.  Young, old, poor, rich, homeless, storeowners, politicians, actors, clergy, artists - this list could go on forever.  I am the type that relishes every single moment and mostly every encounter.  I like to talk to everyone - I wasn't kidding when I said in an earlier blog that I am the Mayor of Brooklyn:).  I find people's stories to be fascinating!  On my way to Tribeca yesterday, I met a cop on the subway platform - we began to talk and he told me his whole story - he has been a cop for 20 years and is one year away from retiring.  He's a young man who had warm blue eyes and a kind spirit in spite of what he must have encountered throughout his career.  I suggested that he write a book about it - my other thing, always trying to enhance the lives of others - some might say meddlesome, I say "enhance":).  As he exited the train we both smiled and yet another great connection was made - ah, New York!  Well, my night did not end there,  I then had dinner with friends and was later invited to join Bravo's Top Chefs  for their reunion dinner at Buddakan.

Here's something that I will never do - turn down great food and an opportunity for fun!  Carpe cibus - seize the food!  When I arrived, they were all seated at my favorite table in the restaurant - you know, the one where Carrie in Sex in the City had her wedding dinner.  I happen to LOVE the show and therefore I immediately LOVED all of them.   Fortunately, they did not disappoint - what a group of fun-loving, spirited and creative folks!  There was genuine mutual respect and commraderie - even among those voted off.  These days when people on reality shows typically display the worse aspects of human nature, it is refreshing to see those who can maintain dignity and respect.  Here are a couple of snapshots that I took of them on the stairs of the restaurant - aren't they all cuties and I'm not angling for a free meal - well, maybe.