Archive for September, 2012
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012This weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the year. It’s time for the Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday and the Third Avenue Festival on Sunday! It’s just a relaxing weekend in Bay Ridge with like 400 kids of all ages dressing in fun costumes and walking on 3rd Avenue. On Saturday, the parade […]
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012Refinancing Our Mortgage
Three years ago when we purchased our house in Brooklyn, we were pretty satisfied with the low rate of interest we received. On Thursday last week, we heard that interest rates were as low as they were in the 1950’s. We stopped into two banks to discuss refinancing. First we went to Dime Bank. Dime […]
Sunday, September 23rd, 2012Roller Skating in Bay Ridge and Brooklyn 11209
Roller Star’s Roller Disco – Lakeside – Prospect Park schedule here They even have toddler skating times. – Fun – around $12 with skate rental (there is a cheaper time to skate – goldstar) Pier 2 Roller Rink – $5 to enter and $6 for skates. Skate Truck in NYC – 2 hour […]
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Pillow Pillows Everywhere!
I love pillows. On the bed, sofa and even on a computer chair. Pillows can make a whole room look fresh. And Pottery Barn Pillows are my favorite. My living room is a soft gold color so almost anything can go with it. Look at my new pretties! I love the Fall colors in these. […]
Friday, September 14th, 2012Praise God
Without writing/revealing too much – Praise the Lord for miracles…….for you my friend. I couldn’t be more grateful.
Tuesday, September 11th, 201211 Years Later
Eleven years doesn’t seem so long ago. My mind can still recall ever moment of that day and how minutes like hours. And the aftershock of mourning covered the city just as the missing person posters covered Downtown Brooklyn. I can’t remember what I ate for dinner two nights ago, but I can recall whole […]
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012Nick Peterson – Winner Takes All
Nick Peterson made viewers in the live audience and viewers at home cheer as he took all the money and left Rachel Trueheart sat and stewed. Peterson, the winner of the reality show Bachelor Pad was quiet and went with the flow throughout the show. He didn’t party or play with the others throughout the […]
Saturday, September 8th, 2012Taylor Swift’s New Song
Who is We Are Never Getting Back Together about? Taylor Swift is one of my favorites. When I heard her new song at the end of the VMA’s, I couldn’t wait to see the video and figure out who it was about. The song isn’t that great, but everyone loves to hear which old flame […]
Friday, September 7th, 2012Inspired
Events and people shape our lives. Thinking about this week, I was fortunate to be inspired by four men who lived with their heart and soul. My Uncle Joe is one of the first men in my life who taught me some amazing things. He would always say he wasn’t my uncle because he was […]
Friday, September 7th, 2012Dear Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dear Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, I had no idea that you were separate from Blue Cross Blue Shield, but thanks for always sending your employee to my website. Neal is a regular stalker. I’m thinking your company probably isn’t very efficient because your employee searches my site regularly and I have no insurance information […]
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012The Night Before the First Day of School
Every year on the night before the first day of school, this teacher is filled with excitement. I’ve done many first days, but it’s always exciting to greet a new class and get to know a new set of students. And as I am packing my bag for tomorrow, I’m praying….and I will hope you […]