Why do I like reading a blog more than writing one?

With the best of intentions I find that I just put writing off one more night

so I can read more...



I read a few blogs daily,

I read several more every few days

and some weekly.



But perhaps it's more that I read The Times and The Post daily,

3 magazines a week,

2 books a week,

The Age, The ABC News and the Sunny Daily online

as well as reviews, commentaries, and sundry articles.



Time to write?



I am going to streamline the reading, a bit less each day

and a bit more communication. I have hardly emailed or contacted

anyone in the last few months.



So, 4 days before a trip home to Oz. The daffodils are out in the planter boxes

in Manhattan,

the magnolia's are ready to bust into bloom

and it rains a lot.



If Kansas wins the college basketball comp tonight I win the 'footy tips'.

Ha, great to be reminded that life is a lot about luck!

Spring frolics

They had a pillow fight in Union Square this afternoon. An internet organised free event for all and sundry. Feathers were blowing down Broadway and there were smiles on the faces of the spectators as well as the participants. Even those who had no idea what was happening or why, paused and smiled at the whacking.

Spring is not here yet, but the bulbs are pushing leaves above the ground even though it was 4C. Lindsay and I did our favorite walk across the Brooklyn bridge with Arron Wood who is visiting, and jostled with the Chinatown crowds afterwards. The brisk, cool air did not stop families from picnicking in Columbus square.

It was a joy to be outdoors.