Glenbrook Road, Stamford, Connecticut

'Doesn't he look cute' she said to her friend as they passed, also pushing a buggy. 'Sure', I replied, 'but what about the baby?' They carried on walking without even so much as a glance. Emily groaned when I told her later.
I was pushing Lucas, of course. They call it a stroller in America. Emily says that there's a group of 'Stroller mums' that meeting to 'work out' while pushing the strollers. She's got all the gear. They meet in the 'Mall' to do this. I had offered to take Lucas around Stamford, while Emily had a rest. I was heading to the mall to see if I could meet up with them. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the right place or the right people. Shame.
Lizzy was also lying in. She nearly didn't make it due to a stomach bug, but got here in the end after changing her flight.
The weather this morning was bright and fresh. A lovely Spring day in New England. The pink and white blossom is everywhere. The smell is of wood resin from new chippings and freshly cut grass. The daffodils and crocuses are out and at a week or two behind Manchester. The gardens are being tidied up for the new growth. The birds are busy and noisy. Walking makes you take in the loveliness of this part of America. It could be a posh part of Engalnd itself.
Lucas is turning into a solid fellow. He's a growing boy, and he likes his food. He also doesn't like sleeping much. That's why I've taken him out. He hardly stopped crying the whole time, well apart from when he was looking cute for the two girls who blanked me. 'He's overtired' I have to explain to every passer by. Actually I think he is.
The news here is all about a pilot who went crazy on one of the internal flights. A disaster had been averted by the crew, especially the co-pilot, taking timely and decisive action. The other item is the small issue of Obamacare. Obamacare is being challenged in the Supreme Court, as it requires people to take out health insurance, and the Americans don't like that. We shall see what the court says, but without healthy people taking out insurance it can't pay to run the system. This is why the legal challenge is so important. The right wing press seem to be making more of a fuss, and I get the feeling that the challenge wont come off, as there is a precedent.
Today we met up with Emily's friend and employer at a burger restaurant. The burgers were sensational. Her friends husband is also into Dr Who, so we had a good old chat about that, I can tell you. They are still starting with the David Tenant doctor, so some way behind, and also have Torchwood and captain Jack.
Finally we came back. We're going to Boston at the weekend, but tomorrow it's off into 'the City'. The Broadway shows on include the Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Mary Poppins. The musical Chicago is also on. Perhaps I should go to that.