The Zoo & The Wizard ...

There are few places that light E up more than the Bronx Zoo. To be sure, I enjoy it as well, but in some ways, it's like her Met, the place that brings out the best in her; her curiosity, her fecundity, her essential spirit. So once a year or so, when she really needs a boost, we drive under the apartments and there we are.

I could load this entry full of pictures. I really could. We saw so many things. So many birds and beasts and things that make you go, "Planet Earth is fucking weird!!!" Some of the habitats continue to astonish, year after year. Even though my legs got tired about halfway through, we kept going, so I could see her smile.

We got kicked out of Jungleland at closing time, and had the idea to do another of our Wednesday movies. But before that, she wanted to get down close to the mighty Hudson, so we drove around Piermont, to no avail, before finding this lovely spot right next to the Tappan Zee. It would have to do.

We made our way to PPP for a bite to eat, before settling in for Oz The Great & Powerful at 7pm. It was better than it had a right to be (a feature of many of our Wednesday movies) and brought out many of the whimsy / mystery feelings that I treasure. A simple fairy tale of a movie. I recommend it.

A quick stop at the B&N across the way brought another recent Wednesday favorite back into focus, as I picked up the Beautiful Creatures boxed set. Since the movie didn't do that well, the only way I'l find out what happened next is to read the other three books. And so I shall.

I liked today. I liked it a lot. Seeing a loved one smile always makes for a good day. As does whimsy. And wonder. And stories.

Good night.