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Wordless Wednesday: Starting The Day With A Different View

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged exploring times square, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Pics of Times Square, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on October 15, 2014| 1 Comment »

I have to do 6 weeks of O/T on my pinky. Yes, you read that right, on my pinky. A couple of weeks ago I was at R’s baseball game and a foul ball was coming at my head. I used my hand to shield my head and well, let’s just say that the finger that stopped the ball wasn’t too happy and came out at a very odd angle. A bad dislocation and other tendon issues that I barely understand have sent me to O/T to get everything fully functioning as it should be.
So, that is why today I started off my day in a ‘hood that I normally don’t hang out in. Times Square is actually quite pleasant on a weekday morning. The crazy crowds have not yet gathered and the hustle and bustle of people going to work, combined with the ever present lights offer just enough excellent distraction and people watching. Here are a couple of pics I took this morning. I look forward to getting out and exploring a new place a couple of times a week and of course, doing numerous hand exercises 😉
Have a wonderful day!

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We Baked For A Great Cause And You Can Too!!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bake it Happen, Baking it Happen, Baking Pics, breast cancer awareness month, breast cancer research, Breast Cancer Research Foundation of America, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, My Judy the Foodie, raising none on October 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »

In my Friday post I wrote about the amazing Bake It Happen fundraising campaign for Breast Cancer Research. It is simple- just head on over to the Bake It Happen website: http://www.bakeithappen.net and sign up. Once you have signed up there are 3 simple steps to help raise money for such an incredible cause.

1. BAKE IT- You will receive three delicious recipes- Judy’s Pumpkin Brownies, Judy’s Earthquake Cookies and Judy’s Bottom Cupcakes. Have fun baking them, they are delicious!

2. SHARE IT- Package up your baked goods and spread the love AND word with everyone, everywhere!

3. WIN IT- Post to social media about all of your Bake It Happen fun and you could win an iPad Mini or Baked by Melissa Mini of the Month Club.

And the BEST thing about sharing all this wonderful baked goodness is that it is raising awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Research!

Please consider signing up today and helping out this fun and worthy campaign.

My youngest daughter and I had a blast making the recipes this weekend. We shopped for ingredients, cranked up the tunes, danced around the kitchen and bonded over baking. Our apartment smelled amazing. We decided to share our treats with fellow neighbors and then the girls took more goodies to school today to spoil their teachers. Send in a request and maybe our next batch will arrive on your doorstep =)

Here are a few pics from our baking adventure!

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Wordless Wednesday: We Went For A Walk

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged going for a walk in NYC, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Pics of NYC, Riverside Park, soldier and sailors monument nyc, walking in riverside park, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on October 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Dopey immediately started giving me the puppy dog eyes as soon as I walked back into the apartment this morning. The sun was streaming in the window, the air is crisp and cool, a perfect day to stroll along Riverside Park. So, that is exactly what we did. The leaves are barely starting to turn but there is beauty all around. D-dawg was on full squirrel alert and I even caught a glimpse of a few handsome firefighters in full dress uniform heading to FDNY Memorial Day. Sometimes you just have to take a moment to breathe and appreciate the little gifts. Today the dog reminded me to take advantage of the beauty outside. Hope your week is going well. Enjoy the day and just keep on walking 😉

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Wordless Wednesday: Happy October!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Central Park, DUMBO, fall in NYC, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Manhattan, manhattan skyline, NYC, Pics of NYC, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on October 1, 2014| Leave a Comment »

We have had a spectacular September. It really has been an extension of the summer… Beautiful, warm, sunny, blue sky days and mild nights. Definitely nothing to complain about.

Today, the first day of October is gloomy and drizzly with a bit of a chill in the air. But I don’t mind at all. I am ready for the days to get cooler. I can’t wait for the leaves to change. I love everything about the fall season in NYC. Bring it on. Hello October, lovely to see you.

Happy Wednesday everyone! Keep smiling =)

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Wordless Wednesday: Hanging With Balto

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged balto, balto pic, balto statue, Central Park, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on September 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Today’s Wordless Wednesday pic was taken on an after school walk through Central Park. R and I came across the statue of Balto, her favorite. She says that he inspires her to never give up. A little reminder for all of us. Happy Wednesday and L’Shanah Tovah to all my friends celebrating.

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Wordless Wednesday: The Telephone Booth

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Pics of NYC, pics of telephone booths, telephone booth, telephone booths, telephone booths in nyc, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on September 17, 2014| 4 Comments »

It is another spectacular September day here in NYC. I should be doing a bunch of other “important” things but how could I resist taking the Dopey dog for a long walk on a day like today?? While walking back from uptown I passed three telephone booths. Three. Three real, old fashioned telephone booths that you can actually hang out in, have some privacy and talk on the phone. They were perfect graffiti covered stand alone structures. I wonder if my children have ever seen such a thing? And how had I never noticed them before? I always discover new and interesting things as I walk in this incredible city. My only disappointment is that I did not see Superman doing a quick change. Sigh. Maybe next time.

Happy Wednesday, hope you are enjoying these perfect blue sky filled days. And may you always have a quarter handy, just in case you find yourself near a telephone booth 😉

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Wordless Wednesday: Biking in Central Park

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged biking in central park, Central Park, learning to bike in central park, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, road biking in nyc, September in NYC, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pic on September 10, 2014| 1 Comment »

Why, oh why did it take me so long to ride my bike in Central Park? What a rush it was this morning. A picture perfect September day, excellent company, the wind literally blowing through my hair. I am still smiling from the high! Thank you Rena for getting us out there, we did it!

I have lived here for four years but have never taken my road bike into Central Park. I guess I have always been a wee bit intimidated by the idea. As you know, I run and walk in the park all the time and see the cyclists whip by at incredible speeds, usually stopping for no one and occasionally cursing out pedestrians for even daring to cross the street. There is a love/hate between runners and cyclists who are often vying for more pavement space and are not happy when the ‘rules of the road’ are not followed by either group.

So, cycling in Central Park does have many challenges… pot holes, tourists darting out at non-intersections, tourists on bikes weaving to and fro (I get it, there IS a lot to look at!), runners not hanging out in the running path, other cyclists moving at incredibly fast speeds, cyclists who are above the rules of the road (hey, it’s NYC we have to learn to play nicely with others), parks dept. vehicles, regular vehicles, squirrels, dogs off leash, dogs on leash… It is a lot like playing the old video game Frogger.

It was awesome!! I loved every minute, even the Harlem Hill (3X). There really is something about being on a bike in the outdoors, I am so glad that I was reminded of how much I love it. I am already planning the next bike workout. Happy Wednesday everyone! Hope you can find a little something that you love to do this week!

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Wordless Wednesday: A Little Ice On A Smoking Hot Day

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged als, als ice bucket challenge, ice bucket challenge, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on August 20, 2014| Leave a Comment »

We are trying to make summer last as long as possible by enjoying a family vacation in Orlando. It certainly feels like summer here with temperatures topping 100 degrees. So, when I was challenged to do the ice bucket challenge to raise money for ALS research I was actually looking forward to a little cool relief. Here is a pic of the girls and I about to dump our buckets on our head. It was a little shocking but definitely refreshing. If you are inclined please take the time to make a donation to this wonderful cause. Happy Wednesday! Enjoy these last few weeks of summer!!
http://www.alsa.org/fight-als/ice-bucket-challenge.html

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Wordless Wednesday: The Birdcage

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, robin williams, the birdcage, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on August 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Today was a day to hang on the couch and watch movies. In honor of Robin Williams we decided to watch a couple of his movies. To be honest I didn’t really want to watch one of the more serious flicks, didn’t really need an excuse for tears. So, I introduced them to “The Birdcage”. Hilarious. And nothing my little NYC kids couldnt handle. 😉
RIP dear Robin, you will be missed. “Oh Captain, my Captain”.

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Wordless Wednesday: Just The Two Of Us (And Dopey Dog)

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged bacation without the kids, cottage life, lake winnipesaukee, Life in NYC, life is good, Living in Manhattan, new hampshire, paugus bay, summer, vacation, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on August 6, 2014| 1 Comment »

I sit here writing this with my cup of tea, the dog at my feet, sitting in a chair that is overlooking the lake. The sun is fighting to come out from behind the clouds, the wind is gently blowing and the only sound I can hear are the waves lapping on the shore. Perfection.

I love cottage life. I have always loved it. Some of my fondest childhood memories are spending time at my Aunt and Uncle’s cottage on Wood Lake in Muskoka. There is something about the fresh air, trees, lake and pace that are just good for the soul.

Ron, Dopey dog and I are having a much needed relaxing time, doing a whole lot of nothing. Reading, swimming, chasing the ball (Dopey), kayaking, eating, drinking, playing cards, grilling (Ron), chatting (me) and checking out the local town. It is exactly what we needed. Especially Ron who has had a ridiculous work schedule lately.

We are about 1/2 an hour from the girls camp in New Hampshire and I am super excited to pick them up on Saturday but right now, I am going to pour another cup of tea and grab my book. Summer. Life is good.

Happy Wednesday everyone, hope you are finding time to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet in your happy place!