Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Evening NYU



In the very few moments spent not entertaining this....
I try to do some writing.

 A group of us often get together to talk about writing.
Usually we meet in someone's home where the snacks are a bit better.
(But we don't often have saki).
This week we borrowed a room on Lafyette Street belonging to NYU.


It turned out to have a grand piano.  A jazz band practiced below us.
 Anna, like the room, was a study in black and white...


There were reflections both literal and metaphorical.


... and intriguing glimpses into the building opposite.

24 comments:

  1. What a fun writing group! Hey, and saki, too!

    I love that gorgeous textile your pup is on.

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  2. I belonged to a writing group for several years. It's an enjoyable way to spend an evening. Huh? I never thought to bring saki though. Sweet puppy!

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  3. What an inspiring place to talk writing! A grand piano (did anyone play?), a jazz band below, amazing views. Art all around!

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  4. oh how nice you have a group like this~! and can i meet your puppy please.

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  5. Willow: Rug,a memento from Morocco, has since been rolled up. Too interesting a chew toy!
    Muse: Personally hate saki but it did lead to a cheery evening. This is a fairly new writers' group. I was in one on Long Island for almost 20 years.
    Joanne: Yes, Deniz Hughes who teaches film composition at NYU did play the piano for little while at the end.
    BonBon: Please come over whenever you want.
    Puppy likes worshippers.....! e-mail me.
    We could also talk about India.

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  6. Has Buster been a 'naughty boy' yet? Puppies are such fun but they are also very tiring.

    Love the photos - I must think of some new and original phrases with which to admire your pics.

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  7. I imagine its hard to concentrate with such a delightful distraction ... but I sense a book about puppies in the works ...

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  8. The food looks great, and my cats would love to get their little claws into that rug.

    It sounds like a fun evening with lots of creative sparks flying around.

    I have been thinking about forming some kind of "creative" group here where people can learn about art, writing, music, and photography.

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  9. I’m glad to see you’ve found a writer’s group in NYC. Welcome new puppy! It’s like having a toddler without diapers. So cute! Have you picked a name yet?

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  10. I too belong to a writers' group, Elizabeth and we met yesterday and had a most rewarding discussion. When such things work out it can be so stimulating. Hope yours went well too.

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  11. okay, pictures of the puppy are pretty hard to beat, but the last photo definitely is high on the list - really beautiful Elizabeth! oooo, and your sidebar is back! yea!

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  12. How I wish I had a writers group to share with. When we move back to the city, perhaps.

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  13. Cute puppy and what a beautiful pic of the building with the lights!

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  14. French Fancy: Buster has been pretty good.
    His foster mother told my daughter in law that she wasn't sure if he was paper trained since she had 8 dogs in the house.....He is.
    Thinks the entire contents of the apartment are chew toys. In fact, is proving nomal. He's fine:I'm exhausted.

    Weaver: Writer's group is wonderful.
    I hope yours is really enriching too.
    Things shared/read aloud are quite different and one can often see what could be clarified or improved.

    Linda Sue:
    Yes, my life is a very fortunate and wonderful one. I occasionally need to be reminded of this.

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  15. NYU - three letters say it all!
    I second your observation that snacks always taste better at other people's houses!

    (My word verification "chihuly" -
    like in Dale Chihuly)

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  16. This just sounds wonderful to me! There are many of us that would love to join you!

    Your puppy is so cute.

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  17. hands down the cutest puppy i have ever seen! he is just so sweet!

    on morandi: yes. like the simplicity of his compositions, great subtle value changes. helped to center me more. thank you!

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  18. those eyes are precious.
    & your gathering of writer friends sounds grand & looks delicious.

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  19. delightful! how old is your puppy?

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  20. Now that sounds like fun! My next bookclub meeting will be at a Greek Restaurant that just opened up a Wine Store. We'll discuss books while doing some wine tasting. Now, how much reading will be done, that is something to see ;)
    Oh, and I love Buster's look!

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  21. I want to squueeeeeze that puppy! Hehe. So cute! :)

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  22. Lovely photo's... I especially am drawn to the golden tones windows across the streen where your book club met! Roxanne

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