The big event in New York today is the unveiling (actually, "unfurling" is more like it) of Christo's project, "The Gates," in Central Park.  Janet and I were in the Park with the dog by 7:00 am to watch the process begin. 

All I can say is that if any of you are in a position to get to New York before February 27th (when they come down), do it.  Magical.  The cumulative impact is hard to exaggerate.