Archive for April, 2012
« Previous Entries Thursday, April 26th, 2012Sad Day
My friend’s husband died. So young. Pulled from the earth at an unexpected moment. They had it all – a beautiful family and life they worked hard to build – gorgeous home, cars and a summer vacation planned. And now he’s gone. My mind fills with pictures – pictures that I just looked at three […]
Thursday, April 26th, 2012Television Repair 101 – flashing lights
I love technology – computers, music players, televisions, etc. I don’t like when technology breaks because every repairman wants to make a lot of money to fix the expensive gadgets. During the summer, my Samsung television would go off intermittently. The television would flash two lights on the display. I tried timing it to see if it […]
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012Getting ready to be a pilot
Although I may be the worst driver in the world, I’m actually a decent driver in the air! I’ve been taking flying lessons for 16 months now. And I am getting ready to take the pilot’s test. I have almost 60 hours flying time and my instructor said I’m ready today. Some people think that […]
Thursday, April 19th, 2012Birds, Everywhere!
I love birds….any type of birds. The woman who owned this house before me and her daughter loved birds. Before living here, I didn’t even like birds or knick knacks. But now, I am obsessed with putting cute little birds everywhere. My new obsession: these two PB sandpiper birds – too cute.
Thursday, April 19th, 2012Make It or Break It
I’ve been watching this show on ABC Family for three years now – Make It or Break It. The show is so sweet. It started out with four main gymnasts and has evolved into one leaving the show and being replaced by several new gymnasts. Payson Keeler played by Ayla Kell. Payson is the sweet, shy […]
Thursday, April 19th, 2012Looking at a Vintage Shop Online – A Thread
I love A-Thread – they have beautiful clothes that aren’t too expensive. Updated 8/8/12 because all of the stuff was out of stock! $19.99 Cute Skirt More skirts here. Double Leaf Dress $49 Floral Popover Top $59. I know that’s a bit high, but this top is so cute. Cute […]
Monday, April 16th, 2012Everyone Doesn’t Die From Cancer
Three days before Christmas I had a slow motion conversation with a friend I’ve known since I was a kid. It was the type of conversation inwhich bad news was delivered and it felt like every word played in slow motion. “I have cancer, Marlene” my friend whispered through tears. The words rang over and […]
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012I love Agrarian.com
I love http://agrarian.com This is Williams Sonoma new site which sells plants, seeds, gardening tools, chicken coops and even honey bee houses. Now naturally I can’t have a chicken coop in my Brooklyn backyard, but I love these charming seed packets and burlap wrapped plants: Have you ever wanted to make your own Ricotta Cheese? I am […]
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012Huge Fire April 11, 2012
The area was covered with firetrucks and ambulances today – 76th Street and 6th Avenue in Bay Ridge – 2 alarm fire. 100 firemen. Everyone was safe. See the picture here: https://twitter.com/#!/toddphoto/status/190175029646987264/photo/1/large http://www.dnainfo.com/20120411/bay-ridge-bensonhurst/two-alarm-fire-breaks-out-bay-ridge-home
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012Best Fabric Store in Bay Ridge
I usually don’t have the time to go to Michaels Craft store so I mostly go local in Bay Ridge: 1) J & A Fabrics – April 2017 Update – J& A Fabrics moved to 90th Street and 5th Avenue (the old Robicelli Bakery spot). I am so exited about their new store […]
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012Funny
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012Fire Smell in Bay Ridge
It stinks in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn tonight as the smoke from the brush fire in Staten Island made it to Bay Ridge. More than 200 fire fighters were at the former Fresh Kills landfill fighting off a brush fire. Apparently the fire jumped across the West Shore Espressway and it was closed. It will probably […]
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