Obviously things very gloomy in the US nowadays.

So, trying to make the best of things, I walk with a friend through Central Park

where a very dead old white chap stands out in the cold. We go to The Metropolitan Museum where there are always guaranteed delights.

A Gaugain that was new to me. What lovely contrasts of light and shade! What nice sound shapes. How splendid to focus so specifically on mangoes and flowers.

Ah, Matisse! Palm trees! Simplicity.

What batty colorings. How absurd the uplooking eyes! When I was thirteen I thought this sort of look very splendid.

Trees on Long Island

a cat coolly observing our folly

Good stuff to eat at Sarabeth’s bakery

and love conquering all – we hope!