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Madison Square to Union Square photostroll

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This Sunday I took a photostroll between two of my favorite parks: Madison Square & Union Square.

I took the subway down to West 23rd Street, and fortified myself with lunch at Chock full o’ Nuts.  I hadn’t been to one in years.  The classic date nut bread with cream cheese still as yummy.

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After lunch I passed a church where a special ceremony had been held for French War Veterans.

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Then it was on to Madison Square Park where there’s always a cool public art project.

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A long line at the Shake Shack

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the park surveillance team is always on duty

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This amazing statue of Andy Warhol was waiting for me near Union Square.

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As usual there was lots of artwork on display around the park.

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A bagpiper reminded me of me Irish roots.

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Just looking at this mandala made me feel peaceful within.

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Thanks for joining me.
Namaste

can’t wait for my Central Park Entire

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Any one whose read my blog over the years knows I love the parks of New York.

Why?

Because trees live there.

Just last week I discovered this amazing tree(s) which I call The Sisters Weird.
The three gnarled and twisty wonderful trunks rise from a single base. If you listen closely you can hear them whispering about what they have seen over the years.

I hope to find this and other favorite trees on my copy of the Central Park Entire – the definitive illustrated folding map.  And do read this marvelous article by Margo Adler.