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Sitting here thinking of you: Joey Ramone Birthday Bash 2014

A couple of months ago I was sitting at the table with my friend talking and catching up. I was blue because I was going to miss another Joey Ramone birthday bash. I was so down about it I couldn't even listen to the Ramones. My friend seemed confused "Why can't you go?"  Hmmm, I guess there's a ton of excuses I could make...but I know I could make it happen if I really wanted to. That was that, it was time to return to New York. I had been quite a few times, so this visit I wanted to do things I haven't done yet. This trip I didn't get any souvenirs from a shop, but I got pictures and stories which is even better .  As soon as I started planning for the trip I was able to listen to the Ramones again. A huge weight was lifted.  I was no longer upset and was now excited...I had a lot to look forward to. I was going back to the culture rich, dirty, sticky fabulous New York. Woke up freakishly early to begin the tedious journey of getting to the airpor...

Armor captions from The New York Metropolitan Museum

This May I went to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was wonderful! One of my favorite exhibits was the armor! I took tons of pictures but even at the time I couldn't help but notice how funny some of them were! While walking around the Met, I actually came up with these captions out loud.  Dandy armor.  Mid evil dunce caps.  Armor for girls.  Mid evil nightie. Over compensating.