Easter Sunday-Fifth Avenue-New York City

It takes a couple of days for the photos to get up and online.  Today, our friend, Helen, posted her photos and I have snagged a few to show my readers.  She was much better than I was at taking pictures!  And I’m happy that there is one of her in the bunch because I [...]

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Easter Hats on Parade

If I had the money, time, where-with-all, materials or money to buy one of these FABULOUS hats, you would have seen me on The Avenue yesterday parading like a peacock.  These fantastic creations are by Dee’s in Kentucky where these hats are created for the Kentucky Derby.  I realized as I was scrolling through the [...]

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Easter Parade NYC 2012 – On the Avenue

What an absolutely glorious day for an Easter Parade! Not too hot, not too cold, not windy, just sunny and warm.  The weather brought out thousands of parade walkers and watchers.  The Easter Parade is unlike any other parade in New York City.  There are no restrictions, guidelines, leaders or such.  It’s day to parade [...]

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“Balls to the Wall” “Under the Gun” – I’m DONE!

YUP, it’s DONE!  Of course I had to go “balls to the wall” while “under the gun”.  And now to explore the origins of these motivational expressions! Balls to the Wall It probably doesn’t mean what you think, or do you?  Well it does mean, as in my case, to go all out, full throttle [...]

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Down to the Wire – Back Up Against the Wall

What do those two expression conjure up in your mind?  Well if you are in my age category, these phrases have  been used for years to denote a deadline that is rapidly approaching, the sense of urgency needed to complete a task. This is a two-part blog: First of all let’s explore the origin of [...]

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Erin Go Braugh

It’s a grand day to be Irish for sure…however, if you live in New York City like I do, then even if you’re not Irish, it’s grand day after all.  The sun is shining, the City is full of green-clad, shamrock-adorned folks.  Kids are wearing Irish cable knit sweaters and green deely-boppers on their heads. [...]

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A One Night Stand on Fifth Avenue

I’m not sayin’ that peacocks are easy or amoral but although he spent the night, he left right after breakfast.  Oh wait, he never got breakfast, maybe that’s why he left! Central Park is lovely place and one would think that if you lived there and someone fed you every day and let you roam [...]

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WHY are New Yorkers So Fascinated By Pale Male???

Who knows, and quite frankly, who cares?  Certainly not I!!! I’m not interested in why fors or whatevers – I think my personal fascination comes from a deep appreciation of all wildlife, flora and fauna. There have been numerous articles about New Yorkers and the life and well-being of Pale Male and his former mate, [...]

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Easter Parade New York City 2011

A couple more photos have been sent in and I said I would post them too! photo by Catherine And then there’s the lovely Catherine! Three generations of annual Easter Parade strollers.  So far Finley hasn’t missed one yet!  And don’t you love her “bonnet”? photo by Debbie Follett Debbie joined Chiara, Tom and Finley [...]

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Easter Parade 2011 Photos!!!

Here we are post-Parade and post-cocktails too! Check out Helen’s saucy vintage hat! I hope to have more photos soon!

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