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As someone who lives and walks this city daily…my blog is all about delving a little deeper, seeing what it has to offer, and capturing the true essence of New York City. Whether you live in Gotham, or just visiting…feel free to look around my blog. Bet you might find something new to do!
P.S. As of the end of April 2013 my more personal postings will now be at The Next Few Years.
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feliz 14 de febrero
Sending lots of virtual hugs and kisses to all my family and friends on this special day!
…and of course….love to one of my bestest of friends!
i stand with gabby and mark
Two years ago I posted about the horrific shooting in Tucson, Arizona where (former) Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot in the head by a mentally ill young man, killing six of her constituents and wounding 12 others. Since that day, we’ve seen so many more mass shootings including the latest massacre of 20 children and six teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary. That got our attention, didn’t it? But, will we remember it six months from now when we no longer see their little faces in the news?
That’s why I’m standing with Gabby Giffords and her astronaut husband Mark Kelly as they launch their campaign to curb gun violence. And just so you know…in case you are a strong supporter of the Second Amendment…know they are too. And also know they are both passionate gun owners. But really now…isn’t it just common sense that we would require background checks on the private sale of guns? Work towards addressing the issue of treatment for mentally ill people in the United States? And for God’s sake…eliminate the purchase of high-capacity weapons and magazines?
Their initiative – Americans for Responsible Solutions – will encourage elected officials to stand up for solutions to prevent gun violence and protect responsible gun ownership by communicating directly with the constituents that elect them.
Join me by signing up to demand responsible solutions to reduce gun violence. Don’t let this little girl, and so many others just like her, be the next victim.
in search of the perfect calendar
It’s that time of year…
My dream calendar is a month-at-a-glance calendar with big enough boxes to write in, one that stays open easily with no spiral connectors or metal loops because I’m left-handed, the week starts on Monday and NOT Sunday, it’s not filled with pages of crap that I don’t need, yet easily fits into my purse. Do you know how hard it is to find one of those?
Why do calendar companies feel the need to give us pages and pages of time zones, area codes and international dialing access codes yet two pages for notes? And about those pages of measurements and weight conversions. Do people really use those? And don’t get me started on two pages for addresses, phone numbers and emails all within in a tiny 1″ x 1/4″ rectangle? Please.
Bet right now you’re thinking…why isn’t she using her electronic gadgets and let “the cloud” do its magic? Oh don’t get me started. If you’re using a paper calendar how often do you have to worry about a 2013 appointment ending up in 2014? Or recurring appointments getting duplicated two and three times? Or there’s a thunderstorm in the clouds and everything gets mucked up?
But seriously, it’s only January 5th and I’m already on my third calendar. The first one I tore out all the weights and measurements and it fell apart. Toss! The second one had pretty much what I was looking for, but it was too small. I mailed that one to my mother. (I bet she’s not using it either.) So the third one is pretty much a keeper. A moleskin monthly “notebook” that even has a handy dandy little pocket envelope at the end. I’m sure at some point during the year that will come in handy. My only wish? If it could be a touch smaller. But hey, this one is 98 percent there.
But it’s also an end of year ritual I look forward to. While transferring dates and reminders there’s time for reminiscing about past activities and birthdays I failed to recognize. (Oops.) I pat myself on the back because it’s so neat due to using my no. 2 pencil instead of an ink pen. Yes, I love my no. 2 too. But finding the perfect pencil has its own challenges and a post for another time.
So tell me…are you a paper calendar lover and have the same issues…or am I just special?
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silent flight
Within seconds…he vanished…
in total silence…
Did you know that an owl has a fringe on the front edge of their wing that silences their flight?
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Keep silent and go about your business. This will bring you the greatest success.
Ted Andrews – Animal Speak, The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small
milestone
1987 and 31 years old and totally in love with New York City
If someone would’ve told me in 1987 that one day I’d live in this magnificent city…not quite sure I would’ve believed them. But here I am 25 years later, more in love with this city than ever…and the 1,000th post from a blog I started three years ago when this adventure started.
What began as a way to show my family and friends what the city had to offer has now developed into a full blown passion and my daily therapy. Thanks to everyone who has visited and especially for all of the wonderful comments!
One of my sisters from Vision and Verb recently posted a poem that really spoke to me. Possibility is everywhere. Thank you Kelly!
possibility stands tall behind me
whispering promises
that always come true
because if nothing else,
we’re always changing
and i stand in the
star-shaped shadow
of everything you’ve
ever given me
trust and hope
filtering down through
to my roots
blushing pink
and smiling
at the sky
on the road…
Escaping the rain here in the city and heading north for a few days!
Stay tuned for tales of a grand opening of a Gallery-Museum-School of Contemporary Arts
in the wilds of Vermont!
