Or should I say, Is NYU ready for David Bodell? Madeline and I returned from NYC last night, sans David. He checked into his dorm yesterday morning. He actually starts next week. NYU has a "Get to know NY Week." He's located in Hayden Hall--classic red brick built in 1955, which is in Washington Square. Greenwich Village is just hip. I think David is really going to love it once he gets the lay of the land. As far as the move, I have to admit I was ambivalent about carting everything he owns in 8 suitcases across the country, then having him add 4 giant Bed, Bath and Beyond bags. But every move we made was smooth--timing, cabs, porters, bellmen, weather. We were very, very blessed. It's those great guardian angels!! His roommate is Kyle from South Africa. He's very nice and polite.
While we were in NY, Madeline and I had an appt. at Columbia University for a lecture and tour. She absolutely loved it. She really likes the thought of having a contained university near a city versus a campus in the middle of a corn field. She loves what the cities offer. And the way she follows a subway map--I have no worries she'll be fine. Currently she is practicing for JV tennis at LTHS. Games start next week.
On the artistic front, I hopefully will have a show later this fall in Hinsdale--details to follow. And, I have an appt. for a commission job next week. Can't believe Labor Day is around the corner!
xoxo to all.
