Williamsburg for pulled pork, bourbon & Cheerwine at Fette Sau & vegan turmeric ice cream from Van Leeuwen’s. 

Out & about for a 30-something block walk to grab dinner at our favorite restaurant – Cannibal. 

Breakfast Chilaquiles is a perfect way to kick off July.

Prepping the fireworks barges for the Macy’s show.

Happy National Pineapple Day, y’all.

I have questions.

Lots of questions. 

Got to see the very beginning of this year’s Pride March before ducking into a meeting.

It was great seeing NYC’s authoritarian arm (NYPD band, NYPD, cadets, FDNY, and Corrections) decked out in tastefully done rainbow car wraps (unfortunately not pictured), with a huge showing of LGBTQ and ally staff, plus a very striking showing of non-lethal protection (the flanking cops were in light tactical gear with zip tie handcuffs in bulk on their belts). The cynical side of my brain was pleased at the PR move; the less cynical side was relieved to see an institution with a troubled civil rights record visibly supporting a hugely diverse community that desparetly needs it. 

I’m glad I got to see the less showy part of the Parade this year. I loooove the sheer joy and exuberance you see further down the line – but it’s great to be reminded of the civic pride aspects of Parade day. Reminds me of the small town parades I saw as a kid. 

Seeing something at MSG: NYC achievement unlocked.