New York...and Some

Hello all!

I hope everyone is in good spirits as the weekend approaches; except for those who are forced to endure the snow storm ahead. I read an article on the nbc10 news website that pondered why the nations snow storms have mostly occurred on the weekends. It's a good question. I would enjoy being snowed in on a weekday; no class, no work, no errands, no business. Mother Nature? Work with me here.

Last Sunday, I took a trip to New York with the Presidential Fellows here on campus. While I am not a Fellow, I have great relationships with senior administration and was asked to come along. Our first stop was to the MoMA-Museum on Modern Art-in Manhattan. To be honest, I was not impressed. I am more interested in beautiful, abstract art as well as authentic, cultural art. MoMA did not serve my needs. There was, however, an exhibit of four yogurt caps and an empty, white shoebox by Gabriel Orozco. I haven't a clue how I feel about this being "art," but I did ask the opinion of the guard who stood watch of these exhibits and he told me it was silly. This was the highlight of the trip.

We then went to a Lebanese restaurant called Ilili. I loved it. This was my first experience eating Lebanese cuisine and it was a great experience. I recommend it.

After lunch, we traveled to the Benard B. Jacobs Theater to see God of Carnage, with Christine Lahti, Annie Potts, Jimmy Smits, and Ken Stott. I probably was the only in the theater not laughing. It didn't particularly thrill me. So be it.

All in all, the company was great and being back in the atmosphere of the fast-paced city was refreshing so I had a good time.

~Morgan