On Sunday afternoon we went to the Norton simon Museum in Pasadena. This is perhaps my favorite Museum in the United States. Not only because of the collection, but the space is so pleasant and easy. The Garden is peaceful and pleasant, and despite its public nature offers a kind of solace and quiet. It would be easy to argue that merits of so many other museums, and I probably would not disagree with anything anyone said in defense of these institutions. But I could just sit in the Norton Simon.
In New York I often joked that I wanted to live at the Frick; another such wonderful and agreeable space.
A final remark, I read that Abby Sunderland’s father made some strange statements on the Today Show concerning the Bermuda Race, Statements that were quickly rectified by John Rousmaniere. Remarks such as those he made only re-enforce the idea that he acted foolishly and selfishly.