Shots of summer

Cool wall in the Lower East Side

Cool cemetery (that is normally closed to the public) also in the LES.

Evening views from Liz and Josh's house on Long Island.

Driving back from Liz and Josh's in a car (first time! we usually take a train) with very pregnant Kaylan in the back seat. 

Enjoying frozen custard during the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island. Tabitha was there too!

Seymour looking adorable literally seconds after he attempted to attack Ari's foot. 

Megans nails combined with the cactus lemonade = perfect summer colors (taken at Smorgasburg).

Nice sunset in Queens last night. 

Goals

I want to be like this lady when I get to be her age. Heck, I want to be like her now!

We are never completely powerless

I posted the picture above on my Instagram today (drawn by the artist Sask), in response to the shooting in Orlando this morning. 

I'm not going to take the picture down, but after reflecting a little longer, I wanted to say that I do not feel completely powerless, because:

1. I have the power to keep living my life the way I want to, without being cowed by terrorists who may want me to hide in fear or change my ways of thinking/acting. 

2. I have the power to vote for politicians and support public figures who are trying to reduce gun-related violence. 

3. I can do something. I can donate money to help Orlando hospitals and people who lost loved ones.