Happy December! It is the best time for exploring the sights of NYC. Okay, maybe I say that about every season but I do especially love the magic of this city around the Christmas holiday. The lights, the window displays, the music, the street performers, the Christmas trees, the lit Hanukah Menorahs, the food, Santa Claus peaking at you from every corner… It definitely makes the darker days and colder temps that much more bearable. This past weekend we kicked off the holiday season by heading to the NY Botanical Garden to see the Holiday Train Show. There really is something magical about the entire property with its sprawling grounds, beautiful gardens and wide open spaces that encourage exploration. The weather was perfect and the whole family enjoyed a little escape from the city or so it seemed… really we had just taken a quick train ride into the Bronx. The change of pace and scenery was awesome. The Holiday Train show is NOT to be missed, I am always in such awe when I see the buildings re-created from bark, leaves and other natural materials. Here are a some of my favorite pics from the day, I hope you enjoy them. Happy Wednesday my friends! Keep smiling through this crazy, busy season 😉
Posts Tagged ‘Wordless Wednesday Pics’
Wordless Wednesday: Holiday Train Show 2014
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christmas in NYC, Holiday Show, Holidays in NYC, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, NY Botanical Garden, NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show, The New York Botanical Garden, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on December 3, 2014| 1 Comment »
Wordless Wednesday: The Mighty Empire
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Empire State Building, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, mighty empire, wordlesa wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on November 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
She is such a beauty as she quietly watches over the city and sneakily follows your every move. It is worth taking your hand out of a glove on a bitter cold day to capture her magnificence. Happy Wednesday!
Wordless Wednesday: Enjoying A Quiet Moment
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged a little escape from the city, cocoa beach, few days by myslef, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Orlando, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on November 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to my amazing husband I have had the opportunity to get away for a few days, just me, by myself. It has been wonderful. What I have enjoyed the most is just being able to reflect and zone out in peace and quiet. Time to get lost in my own thoughts. I head back to NYC today refreshed and focused. I am incredibly grateful for this. Here are a few pics from the past few days. Hope you are all finding little moments of wooosaaa in the midst of crazy November!
Wordless Wednesday: Walking To The East Side And Back Again
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Autumn in NYC, Central Park, fall in NYC, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, living in NYC, upper east side, Upper West Side, Walking through Central Park, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pic, Wordless Wednesday Pics on October 29, 2014| Leave a Comment »
It is another beautiful day here in NYC. We have had a spectacular Fall filled with lots of sunshine and mild temperatures. I am trying to enjoy every moment as I know that winter is indeed coming. Today I had a doctor’s appointment on the east side. Rather than hopping a cab or grabbing the crosstown bus I decided to walk. I always seem to forget how quick it is to cross Central Park and be on the other side. Today on my walk I was rewarded with gorgeous tree colors, marathoners from other countries running the loop, tourists and locals strolling and for me, basically a sense of peace as I marveled once again, at the beauty of this city. Here are few pics that I snapped along the way. Hope you enjoy them. Have a wonderful Wednesday and a fabulous week!
Wordless Wednesday: Finding A Splash Of Color In The Rain
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged fall in NYC, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, pic of autumn in manhattan, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on October 22, 2014| 4 Comments »
Today is a gloomy, rainy day. But I couldn’t help but notice little bursts of color that would not be muted among the concrete jungle. I hope you enjoy a little splash of sunshine among the raindrops. Happy Wednesday 🙂
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!
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 😉
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 =)
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.
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 😉





































































