sending in the clowns

one thanksgiving morning

many

 many 

years ago 

i got up 

very

 very

 early

 grabbed my 35mm sir 

yes

 it was

 long

 before 

dslrs 

were even an idea 

and

 trekked

 through

the damp

the wet 

to 

central park west at 75th street

 it was me and the mounted police 

i had

 literally

 a curbside spot

where i waited

 in the cold

 over an hour 

maybe longer 

for the parade to begin

 this is my favorite photo 

from that morning

 i transferred it 

scanned it 

from the 35mm print 

turned it digital 

some years ago

 to use on a holiday card 

i dont think 

i have ever shared it here on my blog

 i give the clowns 

actually 

employees in costume

 of 

the macy's thanksgiving day parade 

i hope you are all indoors

snug warm

getting ready

for

a day

of family

of friends

of turkey

of football

of 

thanks