The book reading in NYC’s Roger Smith Hotel on Sunday, May 17th was quite emotional for me: to see so many old & dear friends, both from while living in the city and from three levels of schooling (only grade school friends were out napping somewhere). Several dear friends from São Paulo were even up for the event! (OK, not only for the event…) The lovely photos are by a querida, newish friend, Rachel Muszkat, with several taken by her cousin Eduardo. So here are a few shots from the city where it all started… [please hover over images for captions]