The Millers on 8

I ran across this cool photo of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller today. Perhaps it was around the time they lived in my building (on the 8th floor). If only their ghosts would tell me, I'll be sure to ask them if ever they're spotted ;)

The better the cushion

I went up to the roof terrace yesterday to just take it easy and enjoy the afternoon breeze and saw that the new cushions for the outdoor furniture had arrived (we had been given a heads up that they were being made). I think they're awfully smart looking, a white and taupe stripe, and a vast improvement over the mottled and faded floral pattern on the previous cushions. They weren't cheap; I think they cost several thousand dollars...so let's hope they last a very long time.

Where the sidewalk ends

This is a 'good news/bad news' post.
First, the sidewalk in front of the building has been FINISHED! At last! I guess they were able to fix the street lamp on the corner (freshly painted with a nice high-gloss black paint), so that enabled the completion of the sidewalk. Freshly poured concrete in front and to the side of the building. It looks very nice.





Now for the bad news: the port cochere is STILL under construction. But they're making progress. The "mold" for the new inside sidewalk has been formed, and it looks like they're taking no chances on it being perfect, especially with the height and depth of the curb since that what was the big boo-boo last time. It's got a plastic lining and looks to be ready for the new concrete any day now. So stay tuned for the final reveal. One of the porters told me this week that it's supposed to happen today (Friday), but I'll believe it when I see it!