{"id":6493,"date":"2022-05-01T11:38:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T16:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/?p=6493"},"modified":"2022-05-01T11:38:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T16:38:05","slug":"april-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/?p=6493","title":{"rendered":"April in New York!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s wonderful to be home!  I got here in time to see my swathe of daffodils and pick armloads of them.  The hellebore are blooming, and the back garden had more celandine poppies than I&#8217;ve seen in previous years.  I guess they are spreading.  The bleeding hearts are starting to bloom.  I bought pansies for my window boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But nothing at home beats April in New York, so Bob and I were delighted to spend the Easter weekend with our son Chris and his partner Melody at their home in Manhattan.  Central Park, the gardens at St. John the Divine, the peacocks at St. John&#8217;s, and the Hungarian Pastry Shop all made for a memorable reunion!  Throughout the gardens around St. John the Divine are quiet places to sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A8DAA959-BF8B-4199-B825-BDA7001F3957_1_105_c-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6494\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A8DAA959-BF8B-4199-B825-BDA7001F3957_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A8DAA959-BF8B-4199-B825-BDA7001F3957_1_105_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The peacocks are named Jim, Harry, and Phil.  Phil is the albino peacock and perhaps somewhat more famous than his two friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/C9200E80-3706-4369-9DD1-0EC2A0C2204A_1_105_c-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6495\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/C9200E80-3706-4369-9DD1-0EC2A0C2204A_1_105_c.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/C9200E80-3706-4369-9DD1-0EC2A0C2204A_1_105_c-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/C9200E80-3706-4369-9DD1-0EC2A0C2204A_1_105_c-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t know how to tell the difference between Jim and Harry, but I&#8217;m sure others do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19E6C36C-5DF1-4B01-AD39-34C840CE022D_1_105_c-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6496\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19E6C36C-5DF1-4B01-AD39-34C840CE022D_1_105_c.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19E6C36C-5DF1-4B01-AD39-34C840CE022D_1_105_c-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19E6C36C-5DF1-4B01-AD39-34C840CE022D_1_105_c-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">We enjoyed the cleverly written signs throughout the gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/54564869-349D-42EA-903E-53E3D7EABCF3_1_105_c-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6497\" width=\"279\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/54564869-349D-42EA-903E-53E3D7EABCF3_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/54564869-349D-42EA-903E-53E3D7EABCF3_1_105_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/01382853-BE92-4248-8DC4-795C0046CB83_1_105_c-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6498\" width=\"279\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/01382853-BE92-4248-8DC4-795C0046CB83_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/01382853-BE92-4248-8DC4-795C0046CB83_1_105_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"> The sidewalks throughout the gardens are stenciled with peacocks!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/373E402F-B3BE-4A0C-AC5E-D54F23A54CC3_1_105_c-4-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6527\" width=\"373\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/373E402F-B3BE-4A0C-AC5E-D54F23A54CC3_1_105_c-4.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/373E402F-B3BE-4A0C-AC5E-D54F23A54CC3_1_105_c-4-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven&#8217;t been here in quite a few years, since Chris left New York to move to California, about seven years ago. I enjoy taking photos of my loved ones taking photos!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7712D319-5A90-47EA-9FEB-9DC855DBA777_1_105_c-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6528\" width=\"513\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7712D319-5A90-47EA-9FEB-9DC855DBA777_1_105_c-1.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7712D319-5A90-47EA-9FEB-9DC855DBA777_1_105_c-1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We had breakfast at the Hungarian Pastry Shop two days in a row.  That was a rare treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/57DCB0D5-0E4D-4C4C-8C37-74F41A18E7D1_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6504\" width=\"436\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/57DCB0D5-0E4D-4C4C-8C37-74F41A18E7D1_1_105_c.jpeg 886w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/57DCB0D5-0E4D-4C4C-8C37-74F41A18E7D1_1_105_c-150x150.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/57DCB0D5-0E4D-4C4C-8C37-74F41A18E7D1_1_105_c-300x300.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/57DCB0D5-0E4D-4C4C-8C37-74F41A18E7D1_1_105_c-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Park was equally beautiful, but far more crowded, especially on a multiple holiday weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6FC0AD33-164B-4B57-9658-01325335185D_1_105_c-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6505\" width=\"526\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6FC0AD33-164B-4B57-9658-01325335185D_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6FC0AD33-164B-4B57-9658-01325335185D_1_105_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then we were off to Maryland to visit our older son&#8217;s family, where we get plenty of play time with our three grandchildren.  The oldest has decorated herself with &#8216;gems.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/93E9CFCC-87DB-48C9-9734-9C2E1EB839E2_1_105_c-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6506\" width=\"522\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/93E9CFCC-87DB-48C9-9734-9C2E1EB839E2_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/93E9CFCC-87DB-48C9-9734-9C2E1EB839E2_1_105_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The next oldest, the first twin, has grown weary of listening TeePee (grandpa&#8217;s name) read the newspaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AAD926F0-0952-463F-9453-F09F1ABB2649_1_105_c-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6507\" width=\"517\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AAD926F0-0952-463F-9453-F09F1ABB2649_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AAD926F0-0952-463F-9453-F09F1ABB2649_1_105_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">The youngest of the lot is happy to participate in whatever activity is on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7BC28438-FD1B-4A0E-A8C0-B960E38F248B_1_105_c-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6508\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7BC28438-FD1B-4A0E-A8C0-B960E38F248B_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7BC28438-FD1B-4A0E-A8C0-B960E38F248B_1_105_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a whirlwind week, and I came home terribly sick with a bug from visiting these small germ breeders.  These days my bouts with colds and flu are pretty rough.  I don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s from being isolated for two years, or if it&#8217;s the gift of advancing age.  I don&#8217;t like it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now life begins again in earnest.  I will be teaching two classes in early summer and it&#8217;s time to start getting ready.  The first class starts this week at Wesleyan Potters.  (I know!&#8211;That doesn&#8217;t sound like a place that would offer weaving classes, but in fact, they offer  classes in weaving and jewelry making as well as pottery.)  Then comes a shorter class in July at Hartford Artisans.  I&#8217;ll be at Convergence this summer too&#8211;to talk about Archie Brennan&#8217;s book.  All good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241EFAE2-98A3-428F-9916-453AD7DB31A0_1_105_c-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6509\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241EFAE2-98A3-428F-9916-453AD7DB31A0_1_105_c.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241EFAE2-98A3-428F-9916-453AD7DB31A0_1_105_c-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241EFAE2-98A3-428F-9916-453AD7DB31A0_1_105_c-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bane of my winter was trying to make a small tapestry for the &#8220;Tiny but Mighty&#8221; exhibit at Convergence in July, that is hosted by the American Tapestry Alliance.  The deadline for registering to participate in this biennial, non-juried event is May 1, today!  I managed to finish the finishing work on this tapestry yesterday and get a photo for the registration by last night.  This piece is 9&#8243; by 7.5&#8243; and is called &#8220;Mind the Risk.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FF380E9A-1783-44FD-81FB-1F752D5D69E1_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6510\" width=\"492\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FF380E9A-1783-44FD-81FB-1F752D5D69E1_1_105_c.jpeg 797w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FF380E9A-1783-44FD-81FB-1F752D5D69E1_1_105_c-243x300.jpeg 243w, http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FF380E9A-1783-44FD-81FB-1F752D5D69E1_1_105_c-768x949.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve always wondered what April in Paris might look like.  My visit to that city took place in September a few years ago, and that was quite impressive.  There were still roses blooming everywhere, and the weather was mild.  The only Aprilgla anywhere near Paris that I experienced was April in Strasbourg, 15 years ago.  Storks were nesting on the rooftops, and that was certainly more memorable than either daffodils or roses! &#8211;a close contender with peacocks in Manhattan.  Happy spring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s wonderful to be home! I got here in time to see my swathe of daffodils and pick armloads of them. The hellebore are blooming, and the back garden had more celandine poppies than I&#8217;ve seen in previous years. I guess they are spreading. The bleeding hearts are starting to bloom. 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