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lemon loverly thoughts
Winding down from my day with a lovely concoction of limoncello, gin and tonic. The staff here is so welcoming - it's just like meeting up with good buddies. Look out I just might burst into a chorus or two of the "where everyone knows your name" song.
The place is quite full tonight; a combination of live music fans and a popular show in the theater next door.
One of the young managers just got an earful of marketing suggestions - all good - this old saleslady is always locked and loaded folks.
I'm feeling more organized in the last couple of days, and hopefully the trend will continue. I did a wardrobe purge night before last, and there's two big shopping bags full for the thrift shop. The closet is packed tighter than ever. What can I say? It was a combination of clearance and closing sales. And I had coupons and you got more coupons with every 50 dollar purchase.
The live music is starting. Nice jazzy combo with a good singer. Thank you Universe. There's nothing worse than sitting somewhere enjoying a drink and nibbles, and suddenly the live music starts and you wish you were dead.
And with that I wish you all a good night with great background music.
Ciao.
The place is quite full tonight; a combination of live music fans and a popular show in the theater next door.
One of the young managers just got an earful of marketing suggestions - all good - this old saleslady is always locked and loaded folks.
I'm feeling more organized in the last couple of days, and hopefully the trend will continue. I did a wardrobe purge night before last, and there's two big shopping bags full for the thrift shop. The closet is packed tighter than ever. What can I say? It was a combination of clearance and closing sales. And I had coupons and you got more coupons with every 50 dollar purchase.
The live music is starting. Nice jazzy combo with a good singer. Thank you Universe. There's nothing worse than sitting somewhere enjoying a drink and nibbles, and suddenly the live music starts and you wish you were dead.
And with that I wish you all a good night with great background music.
Ciao.
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Does anything good happen after 2am?
Writing prompts - they're everywhere. I was lying here on my futon wanting to write something, but not something about my day, though it happened to have been a very interesting day. The TV was on for background - as usual. Suddenly a voice said, 'Nothing good happens after 2 am.' Another character on the same show began to argue that 'everything' good happens after 2am.
This got me to me thinking about life after 2am.
Most of us fear the late night call. We think the worst; illness, accident or death. Then again it could be a brand new healthy baby. The little critters do like to show up at odd hours don't they? By the way if darling daughter is reading - thanks for showing up at 9:26 pm ;-)
Some of the best movies come on after 2am, especially those awesome moldy oldie horror films. Some of my favs; 'The Tingler' 'The Last Man on Earth' and 'The Fly' - all with Vincent Price - the ultimate after 2am film star.
Anyone whose ever stayed/lived in New York City knows that walking and talking along the streets with friends during the wee hours is a natural high.
Just about every web address/blog I own was 'born' after 2am. GoDaddy.com owner Bob Parsons KNOWS that a lot of good things happen late at night, hence the 24-7 customer service.
Blast from the Past: The Late Show with Tom Snyder. During the 70's the Late Show was on really late. Good old turtleneck wearing, chain smoking Tom laughing at his own jokes. People really talked on that show.
Okay, I've had my say. Would love to hear what your take on the question.
Til next time.
This got me to me thinking about life after 2am.
Most of us fear the late night call. We think the worst; illness, accident or death. Then again it could be a brand new healthy baby. The little critters do like to show up at odd hours don't they? By the way if darling daughter is reading - thanks for showing up at 9:26 pm ;-)
Some of the best movies come on after 2am, especially those awesome moldy oldie horror films. Some of my favs; 'The Tingler' 'The Last Man on Earth' and 'The Fly' - all with Vincent Price - the ultimate after 2am film star.
Anyone whose ever stayed/lived in New York City knows that walking and talking along the streets with friends during the wee hours is a natural high.
Just about every web address/blog I own was 'born' after 2am. GoDaddy.com owner Bob Parsons KNOWS that a lot of good things happen late at night, hence the 24-7 customer service.
Blast from the Past: The Late Show with Tom Snyder. During the 70's the Late Show was on really late. Good old turtleneck wearing, chain smoking Tom laughing at his own jokes. People really talked on that show.
Okay, I've had my say. Would love to hear what your take on the question.
Til next time.
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28 years ago tonight
I brought the most fabulous woman I know into the world - my daughter Josephine Noelle. She was 8 pounds 2 ounces, 21" long and absolutely gorgeous. No wait she was absolutely gorgeous the next day. It was a long labor and the poor kid emerged grey colored with a cone shaped head and a swollen eye. After two and a half days labor I fell asleep (unconscious) within minutes. The next day when Josie was presented to me by a smiling nurse she was perfectly pink with a perfect head and amazing blue eyes that eventually turned a true deep green.
Tomorrow will be her 7th wedding anniversary. My favorite and only son-in-law is a great guy. You couldn't believe that any two people could be so much in love. These two will never be out of honeymoon mode folks. When you are around them you would think they got married last Thursday.
Her father spoke to her early this afternoon. Actually he spoke to her I got to yell out 'Happy Birthday' in the background. What can I tell you? He gets so happily excited whenever he hears her voice I don't like to take the receiver away from him.
So right now I am sitting here on a Riverside bench soaking up some sunshine, and smiling to myself. I'm feeling pretty good today folks. Pretty good.
Tomorrow will be her 7th wedding anniversary. My favorite and only son-in-law is a great guy. You couldn't believe that any two people could be so much in love. These two will never be out of honeymoon mode folks. When you are around them you would think they got married last Thursday.
Her father spoke to her early this afternoon. Actually he spoke to her I got to yell out 'Happy Birthday' in the background. What can I tell you? He gets so happily excited whenever he hears her voice I don't like to take the receiver away from him.
So right now I am sitting here on a Riverside bench soaking up some sunshine, and smiling to myself. I'm feeling pretty good today folks. Pretty good.
Why
The last post of the series, and the most difficult to write.
So which why(s) will I cover?
Why are we here?
That's a biggie.
Why do I do what I do?
Oh geez could there be enough bandwidth?
Things could get really complicated if I go with the 'Why didn't I do...?' thing.
Know what? I'm just going to put fingers to keyboard and see what happens. Sort of interviewing myself could be interesting.
Why did God(dess) create us?
Strictly for laughs.
Why did you decide come out of the blogging closet?
During the first few years my online life was totally undercover. My father's mother did not alkow me to keep any journals or notebooks with personal writing in them. She thought they would be published and all the family secrets would be made public. Sorry Grandma none of our secrets were spectacular enough to make the papers.
Why did you abandon Christianity in favor of Eastern based philosophies?
I did not abandon Christianity - I simply had learned what I needed and moved on.
Why do you eat out ALL THE TIME? Don't you know how to cook?
I eat out because it's more convenient at this point in my life. Believe me I know my way around a stove. Ask my daughter, she ate homecooked meals every night growing up. When she was in her mid-late teens we all had busy schedules, so we took advantage of NYC's amazing dining out opps.
Why haven't you gotten on a plane yet?
Fear of heights. Fear of not being in control. Fear of falling.
I really want to conquet this one. I have friends from all over the country and world who want me to come visit.
They think I'm pretty cool - go figure huh.
Okay, time to put down the mobile and go take some photos.
Much bloglove to one and all.
Let's do one more.
Why do you love your online friends so much?
They're simply the best. In the words of Tina Turner 'better than all the rest...'
So which why(s) will I cover?
Why are we here?
That's a biggie.
Why do I do what I do?
Oh geez could there be enough bandwidth?
Things could get really complicated if I go with the 'Why didn't I do...?' thing.
Know what? I'm just going to put fingers to keyboard and see what happens. Sort of interviewing myself could be interesting.
Why did God(dess) create us?
Strictly for laughs.
Why did you decide come out of the blogging closet?
During the first few years my online life was totally undercover. My father's mother did not alkow me to keep any journals or notebooks with personal writing in them. She thought they would be published and all the family secrets would be made public. Sorry Grandma none of our secrets were spectacular enough to make the papers.
Why did you abandon Christianity in favor of Eastern based philosophies?
I did not abandon Christianity - I simply had learned what I needed and moved on.
Why do you eat out ALL THE TIME? Don't you know how to cook?
I eat out because it's more convenient at this point in my life. Believe me I know my way around a stove. Ask my daughter, she ate homecooked meals every night growing up. When she was in her mid-late teens we all had busy schedules, so we took advantage of NYC's amazing dining out opps.
Why haven't you gotten on a plane yet?
Fear of heights. Fear of not being in control. Fear of falling.
I really want to conquet this one. I have friends from all over the country and world who want me to come visit.
They think I'm pretty cool - go figure huh.
Okay, time to put down the mobile and go take some photos.
Much bloglove to one and all.
Let's do one more.
Why do you love your online friends so much?
They're simply the best. In the words of Tina Turner 'better than all the rest...'
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When
Definitely now.
It's said that 'Man plans and God laughs' and I believe it to be absolutely true.
I have never been one to make major plans. All I do is go for a walk and the people and opportunities present themselves.
One day about 13 years I decided to see an independent film at a tiny theatre in SoHo. The guy at the refreshment stand quoted a price so high on a cup of Coke so small that I was totally insulted. With about 30 minutes to show time I decided to go out for a snack. Right next to the theatre was a showroom with a help wanted sign. I applied for a secretarial position and was sales manager just a few months later.
When my daughter was young I spent way more than I should have during the holidays. I remember telling my husband, 'I wish I had a thousand extra dollars to pay things off.' Just a couple days later I got a belated birthday/Christmas gift. You guessed it - ten one hundred dollar bills - some business advice I gave a friend worked out well.
My life has been a series of similar stories.
So go take a walk, and while you're stepping doing something nice for someone you know - or don't - just cuz.
Much bloglove to all.
It's said that 'Man plans and God laughs' and I believe it to be absolutely true.
I have never been one to make major plans. All I do is go for a walk and the people and opportunities present themselves.
One day about 13 years I decided to see an independent film at a tiny theatre in SoHo. The guy at the refreshment stand quoted a price so high on a cup of Coke so small that I was totally insulted. With about 30 minutes to show time I decided to go out for a snack. Right next to the theatre was a showroom with a help wanted sign. I applied for a secretarial position and was sales manager just a few months later.
When my daughter was young I spent way more than I should have during the holidays. I remember telling my husband, 'I wish I had a thousand extra dollars to pay things off.' Just a couple days later I got a belated birthday/Christmas gift. You guessed it - ten one hundred dollar bills - some business advice I gave a friend worked out well.
My life has been a series of similar stories.
So go take a walk, and while you're stepping doing something nice for someone you know - or don't - just cuz.
Much bloglove to all.
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Join me for a cocktail?
This post should be called When, because of the Who, What....series I have going on here - but it's not. The next will be - maybe.
Right now I am relaxing with a Grey Goose cranberry rocks where no one would think to find me. Or maybe you would. Well, if you know don't tell anyone 'cause I just want to chill a bit.
It's been phenomenally busy lately, but I do manage to find a bit of time for myself each day.
Sunday afternoon I photostrolled through the Lower East looking for what I call wall art. Graffitti-esque murals could be another term for them; I know some prefer the term vandalism. I got a few shots that I will post tomorrow as soon as I get myself in front of the desktop. That's where I uploaded the photos. Right I am tapping away on my Sidekick keyboard.
The group at the next table is listening to one gentlemen tell all about an old time movie star he knows personally. Seems she won an Oscar at some point in the 60's. She keeps it in shoebox. The gold plate is very thin and tends to peel. According to our expert here you get free lifetime re-plating when you win one. The actress he knows has never needed to use the service. This fellow really is quite the name dropper. He's mentioned at least half a dozen old-time celebs and their various idiosyncrasies. He must be an actor or writer himself.
The young couple next to me are enjoying fresh-made sangria and looking into each other's eyes. Her slightly messy dirty blonde ponytail is charming, as is his Hugh Grant-like smile.
It's Tuesday night which means my DVR should be recording 'Glee.' I love this totally over the top show. It's a total sing and dance along experience.
Okay, it's getting near ten, time to head home to a bubble filled bath to complete the unwinding process.
Much bloglove to you all.
Love,
Frances who is expressing herself as best she can in NYC
Right now I am relaxing with a Grey Goose cranberry rocks where no one would think to find me. Or maybe you would. Well, if you know don't tell anyone 'cause I just want to chill a bit.
It's been phenomenally busy lately, but I do manage to find a bit of time for myself each day.
Sunday afternoon I photostrolled through the Lower East looking for what I call wall art. Graffitti-esque murals could be another term for them; I know some prefer the term vandalism. I got a few shots that I will post tomorrow as soon as I get myself in front of the desktop. That's where I uploaded the photos. Right I am tapping away on my Sidekick keyboard.
The group at the next table is listening to one gentlemen tell all about an old time movie star he knows personally. Seems she won an Oscar at some point in the 60's. She keeps it in shoebox. The gold plate is very thin and tends to peel. According to our expert here you get free lifetime re-plating when you win one. The actress he knows has never needed to use the service. This fellow really is quite the name dropper. He's mentioned at least half a dozen old-time celebs and their various idiosyncrasies. He must be an actor or writer himself.
The young couple next to me are enjoying fresh-made sangria and looking into each other's eyes. Her slightly messy dirty blonde ponytail is charming, as is his Hugh Grant-like smile.
It's Tuesday night which means my DVR should be recording 'Glee.' I love this totally over the top show. It's a total sing and dance along experience.
Okay, it's getting near ten, time to head home to a bubble filled bath to complete the unwinding process.
Much bloglove to you all.
Love,
Frances who is expressing herself as best she can in NYC
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