According to the reports there were a lot of people in central park for the John Lennon aniversary.The weather this morning was a mix of snow and rain,afternoon though cold was quite sunny and pleasant.I managed to take care of a few last things before I go to England tomorrow.One of them was to watch the draw for the world cup of soccer I am happy with Englands group,and will enjoy watching the games next summer.

Ok so it is 25 years since John Lennon was shot here in NYC,I seem to remember that it wasn't quite as cold as it is today,and it will be hard for those that come to pay homage in the park today. 

Winter is definately here this morning the walk to work was in a temperature of 26f ( about -3c ).The wind made it feel a lot colder especially on my face.I have a few more days in NY and then I am off to see my sister for the holiday season.

Well we didn't get as much snow as was expected,but it was still nice to see it blanketing the streets of NYC this morning on the way to work.I have started to do aerobic training for the winter months,which involves me running with the heart moniter my niece Michele gave me some time ago.I will try to keep it up for about 4 months this winter,and it should help my racing in the spring.

It was at this time of the year 25 years ago that John Lennon was shot here in New York.This is a photo I took when I visited central park last year I will post more later. 

Woke up to a winter wonderland,snow not quite as heavy as this ,but maybe just as pretty.Temp just below freezing but pleasant,made for a really nice run for Utpal and myself,It should get warm enough for most of the snow to disapear later. 

Although winter is still 18 days away officially,it really felt like it today with temp's around freezing the whole day.Surprisingly the same number of runners showed up for the 2 mile race . I spent some time with my friend Abichal talking about Ultrarunning.I write articles for his multiday website occasionally and he says the last one I wrote has been getting some attention,you can check it out by clicking on the multidays.com link on my links list then going to the multiday blog.They say there is snow coming tonight so it should make it interesting for my run tomorrow morning,keep you posted.

Today is of course my short day at work,so I used the extra time wisely and went Christmas shopping.I got some nice presents for my Nephew and niece.The day is very wintery,cold and windy ,but with some sunshine.

Well it is finally December and the holidays are not far away.I have had one night to sleep on it and I think I have my plan of action ready,though yesterday mind was a little different,I am now listening to my heart and know the right thing to do with regard to my children's book.So wish me luck,my sister already did.

Well the day started off pretty good,and the work day went by quite quickly.However I started to feel exhuasted on the way home,and even considered not going for a run later.Run I did and felt a little better.Then I checked my mail and it seems that I have an agent for my children's book,her name is Georgina,which must be a good omen since that is my sisters name,and she is one of my biggest supporters.So I must catch my breath and get ready for the next phase of the process.

It's a really overcast and lightly rainy day here I NY so I thought I would post a nice summer time photo. 

It was a long holiday weekend.I was at work just long enough to get used to being back,then home.The weather has improved 62f this afternoon.My sister just sent me a message to say her dog is going in for a knee operation,hope everything goes well.Good Luck Shadow!!

This is thanksgiving weekend,which started on thursday,so it is getting quite long now.Went out for my sunday run with my friend Utpal.The weather is starting to warm up again,but it was still a refreshing 37f.Having completed my run followed by breakfast,I give my sister a call in England.It seems the weather has been quite changeable there too.After last week being cold,the coming week is due to be warmer.

With the usual people out of town it was up to Utpal and I to be the officials at the 2 mile race this morning.It was cold and overcast,with a low turnout.Those who ran seemed to have a good time.It stayed cold but the sun came out later.I am working on setting up my new laptop,switching a lot of files.

I look out of the window and it looks like a beautiful day,the sun is shining and the sky is blue.When you step outside the cold air bites at your face,it is 22f (-5c ) out there and that is not so nice.I jusy heard that the great footballing legend Goerge Best died a few hours ago he will be sadly missed by all who appreciate the game of football ( soccer ).

Here in the US it is Thanksgiving a national holiday.The snow they predicted here in NY did not come yet, though it is cold enough.Ran with Utpal and later we will have Thanksgiving dinner.My mother would have had a birthday today,I think her 77th,I feel her with me all the time ,so I wish her HAPPY BIRTHDAY.Today also marks 5 years since I published my first poetry book,dedicated to my mother.So a special day in many ways.

It feels like this in New York right now,though it doesn't look like this yet it may be only a day away.I will keep you informed.

Cold and rainy all day,with very strong winds.It is what they call a Nor'easter.The weather from here on in will be cold.maybe some snow later in the week.

The day started quite nicely,but the weather seemed to get worse as the day went on.It is very overcast as I am writing this post and it looks like it is going to snow ( I don't think is will ),but there is supposed to be snow coming later this week.Also I started sneezing last night and continued this morning,so maybe I have something I need to fight off.

It's my friend Utpal's birthday today,we went out ofr our usual run a little early this morning at 7am.it is a beautiful fall morning and it seems it will be a nice day.We will do something else later in the day to celebrate.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UTPAL!!!!