Out of the hospital, into the snow

It was a snowy day for a first day out of the hospital. We spent a good chunk of time with Dad at Memorial Sloan-Kettering today, but it was to be the day of his release. A quick slippery walk from the building to a cab, then we were off on a fish-tailing ride back to the hotel. My folks stay at the Marriott East Side often enough (or maybe they just make a lasting impression on people) that we had to do a quick wander around the lobby so everyone could greet Dad on his return from the hospital. Up to the room, then Suze & I headed back out in the snow for a quick visit to the fabulous Whole Foods Market at the Time Warner Center. Yes, you're absolutely right, we did take a cab. Much as I would have liked to walk, the snow was coming down fast and furious and it seemed to be a good idea not to walk. I could have spent more time than we did wandering through that marvelous market - but we behaved (well, sort of behaved!). We picked up some munchies for the room - fruit, cheese, crackers, plus sandwiches for dinner. The first day out of the hospital with a snow storm as a plus - eating in was a much better plan than heading back out in the snow...