Belvedere Castle – Function, Form and Romance

Sitting high atop Vista Rock (the second highest natural elevation in the park) Belvedere Castle provides a panoramic view in almost every direction. It is also perhaps the most magical monument in Central Park, one that combines function, form and romance – all...

Running Cycles

Another gorgeous, sun swept autumn day and another run around the Reservoir in Central Park, a pastime I can’t imagine ever growing tired of – although my knees do sometimes offer a minority opinion.  Perfect weather and amazing scenery, a combination that...

Bard For The Birds

The starling is only mentioned once by Shakespeare, in a passage which shows that in his time this bird, which possesses remarkable powers of imitation, was taught to say words. The fiery Hotspur declares that although the King had forbidden him to speak of Mortimer...

Summer Thunderstorm Wreaks Havoc in Central Park

Last night at about 10 pm I could hear the thunder crashing just a few blocks east in Central Park.  I absently wondered how it was impacting the screening of “Sex In The City” at the Central Park Film Festival.  I also concratulated myself on deciding...

Thoth Arrested In Central Park

Anyone who visits Bethesda Terrace in Central Park is familiar with Thoth, a street performer that has made the center of the park his personal stage for years now.  His performances evoke responses ranging from amazement to annoyance – last Sunday’s...