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This adorable couple was merrily Christmas shopping while sipping coffee at Cosi’s on 6th.

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Even Mr. Bryant himself is all decked out for the holidays.

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This rink gets as crowded as Rockefeller Center.

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Definitely starting to feel like the holidays around New York.

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We require from buildings, as from men, two kinds of goodness: first, the doing their practical duty well: then that they be graceful and pleasing in doing it; which last is itself another form of duty.
John Ruskin (1819 - 1900)

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caught this while photostrolling through Madison Square Park on a Sunday afternoon

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While photostrolling through Madison Square Park I came upon an outdoor church service.

The gathered did not seem to feel the chilling 32 degree temps as they sang their hearts out, and received communion.

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We do not expect people to be deeply moved by what is not ususual….
If we had a keen vision and feeling of all ordinary human life, it would be
likr hearing the grass grow and the squirrel’s heart beat, and we should
die of that roar which luie on the other side of silence.
–George Eliot (1819-1880)

Thanks ladies!

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on one of those magical November evenings when the temperature is perfect for strolling.

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probably as nice as riding on a street car named desire

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Man and plant on a Manhattan bound 7 train.

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was so glad I had my camera with me

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You have to love what you’re doing to own or work in a shop like this.
I buy from independently owned stores of all kinds whenever possible.

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Is she ready for winter or what?

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This pretty actress/model was collecting greeting & signatures on huge cards that will be sent to the troops. She will be going on tour with the USO to entertain soldiers in Iraq soon.

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Someone built a treehouse in Madison Square Park. Too bad there was no ladder attached, otherwise there would be some aerial shots in this post.

Perhaps the chubby squirrel in the first picture will turn it into penthouse housing ;)

Speaking of housing here’s The Flatiron Building

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and the Empire State

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I’m astounded by people who want to ‘know’ the universe when it’s hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.
Woody Allen (1935 - )

while strolling through Greenwich Village.

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I pass this memorial on my way to the bus station.

It is tended with great love.

Read about this fallen hero here

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Taken during last night’s diner visit.

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Baklava - I just admired - didn’t much.

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This would be their Wall of Fame

Taken from the passenger’s seat because I never learned to drive.
The full moon looked so gorgeous I just had to try and get a picture of it.
Unfortunately the moon always looks a lot closer than it is.
The second photo was a surprise - don’t know how it happened - but I like it.

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Spotted on St. Marks Place

At night the police escort over-sized loads over the George Washington Bridge.
This was the first time I saw subway cars.

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You never know what’s next on the subway.
I’ve seen singers, drummer, hip hop dancers & even a magician complete with bunny.
I had to take this one fast because he got on just as I was getting off the train.

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I caught these young rollerbladers at the Columbus Circle Fountain.

Yes, they are skating up the sloped wall of the fountain.
Fearless aren’t they?

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View off dock

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All those dark dots in the algae are turtles heads poking up to breathe. I think they like to people watch while they’re at it.

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More than turtles live in the pond. Can you make out who or what is walking along the pond’s edge to join his buddies?

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I call this gang El Banditos.

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It’s nice to be young isn’t it?
As for me well, I’ve developed a fear of breaking bones over the years.

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Liberty Parade (Toronto)

will be joining the sidebar.

New York Offbeat

Right now you’ll find the first posts there.

I’m working on a links page, and some other bits and pieces which will be up soon.

Waving at you all from you know where.

Frances

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The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanely sensitive. To them… a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death.
Add to this cruelly delicate organism the overpowering necessity to create, create, create — so that without the creating of music or poetry or books or buildings or something of meaning, their very breath is cut off…
They must create, must pour out creation. By some strange, unknown, inward urgency they are not really alive unless they are creating.
–Pearl Buck (1892 - 1973)

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Working on dusk/night pic techniques. Hopefully I’ll get a really good one of the next full moon.

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was absolutely delicious last night.

Like the title?

It’s actually a weekly event at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ here on the Upper West Side.

The menu includes fried chicken, rib tips, hush puppies and tuna noodle casserole.

Brother Jimmy’s is incredibly noisy, partly because it serves some amazingly high voltage drinks.

This includes group drinks served in goldfish bowls with mutiple extra-long straws.

Funny thing is even with all the action I can sit write in my journal quite happily.

I’ve been a good girl lately, so I think I’ll treat myself to a bit of Southern goodness.

Back at ya soon y’all

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Reservoir at Central Park

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One very large bee

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So many lilies this year

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Shadow - a six month old Schnauzer

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My beloved Washington Square Park is in the midst of a major renovation.

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I’m walking down Broadway, and spotted this truck getting ready to pull away.

Too funny.

Dodged the 104 bus and a cab to get the pics.

Too bad the address isn’t clear. Bimbo lives on Casanova Street in the Bronx.

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This statue lives on Broadway near Lincoln Center.
It caught my eye while I was out walking.
Wonder how many times I’ve passed it?
How many things do we pass every day without noticing?

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No it’s not a computer screen, it’s a huge LED sign that sits above the Port Authority Bus Station on 42nd Street & 8th Avenue.


The pop-up is about a virus definition file that is out-of-date.

I joined Plurk and I’m loving it.

Picked up this bag at K-mart.  It’s was only ten bucks!

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I took a couple of days to myself, and hung out on some of my favorite benches. While at Washington Square Park this little fellow chose to lunch in the shade I created!

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Swung by the mall at Columbus Circle where artwork worth a fortune sits out right where you can touch it.

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The Beatles photo is my favorite.

Found out how to get thumbnails changed over at Technorati. Having an old thumbnail on a new blog just about drove me crazy.

Looking forward to hearing about your week.
Much bloglove to all

Oh and here’s Mee a lovely black cat that was kind enough not to cross my path.

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He has named many of his birds.
Children run up to see him and ask questions.
Such a gentle nature.
Such a pleasure to have met him.

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Before heading back to town I decided to take one more walk round the midway.
Good thing I did because I found Ghost Hole.
It was magnificently cheesy, and worth every penny of my five bucks.
Stay tuned for pics.
– Blogged from my T-Mobile Sidekick

I’m sitting on a bench right by the pier.
It was a totally last minute decision to escape Manhattan for a little R&R.
Of course there will be photos, I have plenty on the camera. Once I’m home they will make their way onto flickr and then here.
A lot of the rides have been torn down, because the park is being redone next year.
It would have been nice to have a few more spins through the cheesy old horror house. It was just not meant to be.
And I’m way to scared of heights and speed to try The Cyclone or Wonder Wheel. I feel like such a dweeb when I see 10 year olds getting on them.
When I get back to the city it’s off to VP2 for a vegan Chicken & Coconut Curry with a freeshly squieezed pineapple orange juice. I have to drop wheat for a few days - these allergies are killing me.
Catch you later.
–Blogged from my Sidekick ID

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This past Sunday afternoon I photostrolled my way to the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue.

The store itself is actually underground. The entrance is an amazing glass cube with a huge apple shaped light box suspended over the round elevator and spiral staircases.

Helpful staff members in light blue shirts were everywhere, smiling as if working for Apple is the ultimate high.

Mac fan or not this place is definitely worth a look see.

Official Site

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This past Sunday I went to The American Museum of Natural History.  It’s been a favorite of mine since grade school.  The wATER H2O = LIFE exhibit was informative and fun.

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Here’s water in three forms: solid, liquid and gaseous.

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This is one of a whole tankful of mudskippers at the exhibit. One minute they’re fully immersed in water, and then suddenly they are out of the water and “walking.”

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Which country has the largest supply of fresh water?

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Find out where entire villages float on pontoons.

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And why the polar bear coud be facing extinction.

When you’re done with Water be sure to take in some of the other exhibits.

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Official AMNH Site

 

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Hamilton Grange, the home of Alexander Hamilton from 1802 to 1804, was moved from its original site on W. 143rd Street to this location in 1889. Studies habe been done ti determine how the house looked in Hamilton’s time, and the National Park Service intends to reconstruct its original appearance. In order to fully restore the exterior and make it possible to view the entire Grange, the house will be moved to the Northwest corner of St. Nicholas Park in 2008. In its new location it will be possible to appreciate fully the beauty of the home Hamilton helped design and which he called his “sweet project.” For more information, visit www.nps.gov/hagr

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This tree which stands on Houston Street here in Manhattan is a favorite of mine. The snappy building behind it is new. It was constructed with mind boggling speed like all buildings are here in NYC.

Isn’t it wonderful that they did not take down this natural work in progress?

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First I photographed the sign

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