Spring Grab-Bag (We're a Little Late on This One)

AFTER THE RAIN
Tiny white blossom petals have adhered to the black umbrella.

THE BERKSHIRES
We dig driving on the Taconic, and eating ramp pesto.

BEST NEW ORDER SONG HAS THIS LYRIC
"You work your way to the top of the world..."

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
No one told me about this sandwich place before. Mmm.

FASHION
Crossing Eighth Street: Women are rocking coats in unbelievable colors

FROM A CANCUN BROCHURE
"Swim with dolphins in paradise, learn, enjoy and kiss them."

THE NEW LEPIDOPTERY
Filling the air around Herald Square, confetti shaped like butterflies

NYC STREET FAIR
The same food vendors, no matter which neighborhood it's in.

THE THING ABOUT PARK SLOPE
Everyone lives there now who used to live somewhere else.

TEN WORDS GONE WILD
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes? Yes. Yes...Yes! Yes. Maybe.

Kate Moss at Bite: a real-life novella by Carla

WOW!
Kate was looking petite and glamorous in a black sweater.

THE BASIC GETUP
A lightweight, long-sleeved, crew-necked black sweater, tucked into black jeans.

SHOES AND ACCESSORIES
Black flats and the white Dior sunglasses from the advertisements.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
She carried no bag. Her one companion was her bodyguard.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS
He handed her a bill for two sandwiches, two lemonades.

LAUGHTER IN THE DARK
The sandwich man was laughing, as usual. Who knows why?

ORDER UP!
"Three turkey sandwiches! Three lemonades!" he called, to his sous-chef.

THREE
(The third sandwich, the third lemonade—these belonged to Ed.)

GATHERING SOME MOSS
Kate slouched against the shoulder-high counter, in languid anticipation.

MY FRIEND KATE
We were both so busy. So busy waiting for sandwiches.

L'ENVOI
What am I doing here? Where has my sweater gone?