An Afternoon in Central Park

with my dear friend Angele

pictures by UvZ and Angele Blankenstein

The $20 Portrait

It was my fathers birthday in September and I had no idea what to give him as a present. 

So when I was strolling around Central Park, I found the solution. 

A portrait! It seemed a little vain, but parents always want a picture of their children, I reasoned. 

So after some bargaining I sat down and the gentleman started sketching away and before I knew it, 

a small crowd of tourists had gathered, commenting loudly in German (which I speak). 

Oh, the torture! 

My dad was happy to receive the portrait and even framed it to hang it in his office. 

Success!

Cookie Monster and Ulla in Central Park, NY

I love Cookie Monster... my kinda guy.