Wings? I've always said I'm sticking around long enough in this world
so I can 'fly' a car!
Let's go surfin!
White walls.
Are they on their way back again?
Uniquing in style as a Yankee fan.
April 24, 2013
April 21, 2013
NYC 2013 International Car Show
Trending:
Black rims
Sweeeeeet.
Lamborghini
It just looks fast!
Aston Martin
How many traffic tickets could one rack up with this?
J-E-E-P
Practicality.
April 16, 2013
New York City International Car Show 2013
Camaro
My first car way back when...
The first car I purchased on my own was a 1974 'red' Camaro.
Ten years later my husband and I purchased a 1984 'red' Camaro.
I think I'm way past due for the next one!
A 2013 'red' Camaro looks just fine!
Wait!
Do I want Red or maybe white....
You just can't go wrong with a Z-28!
Dreaming on.....
April 14, 2013
Trump Tower; New York City
Trump Tower
NYC
'The Donald' aka Donald Trump may be controversial but he
sure knows how to define elegance and style in buildings.
April 12, 2013
NYC Doorway
.....and behind this door is........
Mystery.
Right along 57th street but no sign and no indication where this door leads....
Intriguing!
April 11, 2013
Bryant Park - NYC
Ahhhhhh......
Bryant Park
My personal favorite spot in New York City.
Tranquility
(except for Fashion week and Christmas season)
**********
I've stepped away from blogging for the last while for the usual reason - busyness.
Reading those antique things called books, (especially 'Bonhoeffer' by Eric Metaxas),
learning yoga, running (my own version of it -- slow), catching up on movies,
learning some new songs on the piano. Oh and that thing called work or
my reason to gain a paycheck.
In other words I've been venturing in my other activities I enjoy.
Then there's the small issue of misplacing my favorite point and shoot camera.
Where oh where is it!
This left me with the issue not being able to randomly shoot those random
things I come across so I've been out of spontaneous ideas lately.
A trip to NYC though gave me a push.
My iPhone turned out to be not such a shabby camera back up!
Let's hope I get back in the groove now.
But the weather is breaking and there's biking and hiking to be done!
February 19, 2013
February 14, 2013
February 13, 2013
Old Pay Phone
I recently came across this old pay phone.
20¢
Does anyone have two dimes?
After you insert the dimes where's the push buttons?
Where can I swipe my credit card?
February 10, 2013
Washington Monument
It's February.
It's the month that two of our most famous Presidents were born.
This monument is the tribute to our first president.
February 8, 2013
Ford - Mustangs
Red and White?
White and Red?
What's your preference?
I'm thinking the red and white would win based solely on the 'Shelby' name.
February 6, 2013
Daisy - one year later...
Daisy
It's been a year now of new collars, new toys, cozy dog beds, puppy kisses,
and puppy greetings. Daisy came as a surprise (to me). After two plus years
of being pet-less (after a 22 year pet friendly home prior to that), I was comfortable
to not have the mess, the cleaning, the worry of a pet.
I turn 50 and to save the confrontation of acquiring a new dog
on that day my wonderful husband and daughter plan on
selecting our new dog the day after my birthday so I can't remind
them of this for the next 10 or so years.
Do I occasionally remind them of this crazy event?
-Yes.
As always time moved on and guess who now loves this little creature?
--me.
It's been lots of fun and quite entertaining.
She rarely leaves my side and is always ready for a walk
and even a run. (I question why I do this)
She gets away with numerous things that our other two dogs
were never allowed to do. Is this old age?
Yes my husband and daughter have been forgiven (because I was set on the no more
pets policy in my mind). They better not have any other plans........
February 3, 2013
Super Bowl in New Orleans
Slowly crossing The Causeway Bridge for 26 miles NOLA appears in the distance.
The Super Dome graces one side of the city and the Crescent City Bridge
graces the other side.
The city is alive with the party atmosphere with the biggest stage today as
the NFL gets ready for the Super Bowl.
Right at the next corner the celebration of Mardi Gras is prevalent.
The St. Louis Cathedral is one of many places in the city where the hustle
and bustle is non-stop.
On this day a storm was brewing as we were dashing to the car for cover.
As in any city I'm sure the traffic is the one thing that gives way to snarls.
The easiest way to get around any time is the quaint street cars.
All the action will take place here.
The Super Dome will be the host to
The Baltimore Ravens and The San Francisco 49ers.
May the best brother coach or rather team win!
What are other around the world up to?
Check it out at
February 2, 2013
Car Show 2013
James Bond?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
Al Capone's?
Bonnie and Clyde?
It wasn't the Detroit Car Show or the New York City Car Show
so we had to use the local modeling crew straight from the snow.
February 1, 2013
Smithsonian Castle
A Winter day at The Smithsonian Castle.
The Smithsonian Institution,
established in 1846
"for the increase and diffusion of knowledge",
is a group of museums and research centers
administered by the United States government.
January 22, 2013
New York High
Even through the mist New York shines on...
A glimpse of many originals...
The Flatiron Building to the far right - 1902
The Metropolitan Life Building with the clock - 1909
The New York Life Building with the gold top - 1926
The Chrysler Building among the fog or smog...
Built in 1931 this fondly known art deco building is still the tallest brick building
in the world today. The debate of the tallest building in the world though was a
short lived reality. The Queensboro Bridge seems to emerge out of the
Chrysler Building.
Where's Waldo?
I'm not certain you'll find Waldo here but you will find a few water towers
among the building tops. I can count to at least 50 - how about you?
The New York Life Building
The gold leaf top shines above all.
--It seems like Insurance companies helped build and design most of NYC
The Flat Iron Building
Iconic.
January 21, 2013
New York Public Library
A Good Booke
is the precious lifeblood of a
master spirit embalmed and treasured
up on purpose to a life beyond life
-John Milton
At every age in history the idea of censorship has been a source of contention.
Even back in 1643 in England the subject presented contention in Parliament.
Even 300+ years later this same debate arises dealing with books,
music, newspapers, and life in general.
John Milton, from “Areopagitica.” Milton wrote his tract in response to the Licensing Act of 1643,
which had conferred upon Parliament the power to censor books before publication.
Having devoted most of his energies in the 1640s to politics and pamphleteering,
he began his masterwork Paradise Lost in the late 1650s.
He was blind while composing it and died at the age of sixty-five in 1674.
Moses showing his human frustration with the Hebrew people.
A mother and son sharing their earliest bond over a book.
-The first printed Bible-
Gutenberg Showing a Proof to the Elector of Mainz, which depicts Johann Gutenberg
showing a proof of his Bible to Adolph of Nassau, Elector of Mainz.
This panel shows the great innovation that ushered in the modern world--Gutenberg's
invention of the printing press and moveable type in about 1450.
Printing made the dissemination of information and ideas fast and inexpensive,
and so changed communication forever. Gutenberg's first printed book was the Bible,
and the Library owns one of the forty-eight known copies.
January 7, 2013
New York Public Library
I'll call her Delicate
I tried many times to find out more of Delicate to no avail.
There is a small plaque to the left of her but I failed to capture it.
If anyone knows her real name or her history please share?
Beauty
Beauty sits upon Pegasus
Above Beauty are these words:
Beauty
Old yet ever new
Eternal Voice
and inward word
These words are from a poem by Whittier called Shadow and the Light
Patience
Meet Patience. One of two lions protecting the Library since 1911. Fortitude is the name
of the other twin lion.
January 5, 2013
New York Public Library
Look up Look down
Beauty all around
Grand Granite
Exquisite Entry and Exit
Decked out for the Holidays
Even the hallways are works of art!
January 1, 2013
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library
An enduring building.
A welcoming light.
A great reading lamp?
Even if you're not an avid reader this library makes you feel like you need a little more knowledge.
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