New York with Bexley friends

Friday, July 22nd, 2016

I'm slowly getting used to this blog technology . . . and hope to be able to post a couple of photos this time.  We'll see!  I arrived Tuesday and was picked up at La Guardia by a Bexley High School (Columbus, Ohio) friend, Harriett, and we spent the evening in her charming home, catching up, and enjoying a lovely dinner with her kind husband, Nick Fragnoli, (aka the concierge), who is a professor and Dean at nearby Malloy College.  On Wednesday, we journied to Port Washington, Long Island, to Dody Berne's home where 7 of us had a long leisurely delicious lunch (Wendy, Barbie, Ellen, Susie, Dody, Harriett and me) Gifts and a bit of gossip ensued - and it was great to pick up where we left off!

The next day Harriett and I met Ellen for lunch and a spin around the gigantic Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan.  Among many other things we saw an intriguing display about the intricacies of adornments on haute couture.   Staying with my friend of 65 years, Ellen and her very understanding husband, Roy.  I'll see my aunt, some cousins and my brother in law before taking the train to Philadelphia on Sunday - for all the excitement of the Convention.

You came here thinking you were going to find out something about politics.  Not to worry.  As has become my custom lately, I have spent many hours daily reading emails, keeping up with delegate Facebook groups and participating in conference calls to plan delegate strategies and learn about the myriad of activities that will take place at the Convention.  I hardly have time for anything else!!  :)
It will be a very exciting time. There will be many Bernie suggestions to the Rules Committee that meets Saturday, before I arrive, unfortunately.  Things like doing away with superdelegates in the future and making it easier to vote, among others. Big, needed changes could occur.

 So many Bernie supporters, delegates and non, are heading toward Philadelphia now - in cross country caravans, by plane and train.  The one thing that becomes clear, is that everything is in a state of flux.  Gavel times change.  Plans for meetings are rescheduled So excited to see what awaits!

Above is a picture of 1) the amazing Our Delegate - Carole button that wonderful Harriett made for the classmate lunch (she is the most creative and thoughtful person I know!!)  She even gave me extras for my family and friends.