Get your black-eyed peas

Okay, here’s what you need to do: get yourself some of these black and white legumes to eat on January 1 so that you’ll have good luck during the upcoming year. (It’s got the number 13 in it, y’all.)

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Should say Working Lampshade

Someone snatched up the base of the lamp and left this beaut of a shade. It’s in fine working condition, and you may want to grab it, because if you don’t, you may see it on someone else’s head tonight.

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What’s with the snow?

The weather forecasters barely mentioned that there was more than an inch on the ground during this morning’s commute. I guess we are seasoned veterans, having been through one big snowstorm already this season.

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Brrrrr … fireworks

Last night, our group arrived at Prospect Park just as the fireworks were about to begin, at the stroke of midnight, so we ran into the closest entrance. Instead of being at the ideal viewing location, near Grand Army Plaza, we found ourselves on a hill near Third Street. Trees obstructed the view and gloved fingers prevented better photographs. The fireworks were nice, but the cold made a 15-minute display feel as long as the Macy’s 4th of July show.

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New Year’s Eve snow

The middle of the afternoon; it’s looking kind of gray, and a light snow is coming down. They say the wind and temperatures are what will get us later, but I say The Heck With It! Go out and celebrate. Start soon, in case the weather forecasters are correct.

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