PinnedJanet ZinnOptical Illusion, The Thirtieth Week in the Second Year of the New AbnormalI was out for an early walk to beat the heat. Ahead of me I could see a large pile of dog excrement, and my mind went on a rampage. I got…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
PinnedJanet ZinnWindow Dressing, Week Forty-Six in the New AbnormalI have always found great pleasure in walking the city streets. Throughout my 43 years in New York City, I’ve seen a lot. And, yet, I…Nov 13, 20222Nov 13, 20222
PinnedJanet ZinnBears of Central Park, Week Thirty-Two in the New AbnormalI entered Central Park at 79th Street. The small, seated area was cordoned off so that Central Park Conservancy workers could clean the…Aug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
Janet ZinnEmotional Moments, Week Thirty in the No Longer New AbnormalIt’s a beautiful morning today. There is a light breeze, the sun is out but not scorching, and the sky is clear. The temperature dropped so…Jul 20Jul 20
Janet ZinnBad Art, Week Twenty-Nine in the No Longer New AbnormalWhen I was in the third grade I took my first trip to an art museum. It was a class field trip and I found the Philadelphia Museum of Art…Jul 141Jul 141
Janet ZinnZucchini Fritters, Week Twenty-Eight in the No Longer New AbnormalIt’s sweltering outside. The humidity and the temperature are high. Though I have a good number of chores to get done, I’m choosing to…Jul 6Jul 6
Janet ZinnAn Anniversary, Week Twenty-Seven in the No Longer New AbnormalIt’s something of an irony that my and my husband’s 27th wedding anniversary is on the 27th week of this year. I like coincidences like…Jun 301Jun 301
Janet ZinnHalf-Way Mark, Week Twenty-Six in the No Longer New AbnormalWe are officially halfway through 2024. It’s a great time to reevaluate then manage any expectations we’ve had for this year. This is the…Jun 22Jun 22
Janet ZinnBroken Phone, Week Twenty-Five in the No Longer New AbnormalI was surprised today when I dropped my iPhone and the case cracked that it didn’t create a tailspin in which I cracked a bit, too…Jun 16Jun 16
Janet ZinnOld Lady TikTok, Week Twenty-Four in the No Longer New AbnormalI spent five days this week recording short videos for my new book, In the Time of Coronavirus, Reflecting on the Past to Embrace a Joyful…Jun 8Jun 8