Christmas in the Big Apple part2

I'm sure you've heard about the fabulous window displays in New York at the big stores. For those of you who are not here, one of Macy's classic windows.

with apologies to Janet Evanovich

My name is not Stephanie Plum.  I do live in the Burg in Trenton. I do not have a hot cop as a boy friend.  I do love tomato pie! I do not have a sidekick named Lula who wears lots of spandex.
But I love the books!

I could not resist snapping a shot when I saw this shop in NYC.

Christmas in the Big Apple part1

I was up at wandering the big apple very early this morning. Lucky for me to be able to examine some of the fabulous Christmas displays without the throngs of people!

First installment: a quiet shot of the Empire State building without it's normal compliment of lighting in the early light of dawn.

Walking New York

I don't think I need to comment!

The Doctor's Office

A good laugh was in my mailbox this morning:


They always ask at the doctor's reception why you are there, and you have to answer in front of others what's wrong and sometimes it is embarrassing.

There's nothing worse than a Doctor's Receptionist who insists you tell her what is wrong with you, in a room full of other patients.
I know most of us have experienced this, and I love the way this old guy handled it.

A 75-year-old man walked into a crowded waiting room and approached the desk.
The Receptionist said, 'Yes sir, what are you seeing the Doctor for today?'

There's something wrong with my dick', he replied.

The receptionist became irritated and said, 'You shouldn't come into a crowded waiting room and say things like that.  '

'Why not, you asked me what was wrong and I told you,' he said.

The Receptionist replied; 'Now you've caused some embarrassment in this room full of people.
You should have said there is something wrong with your ear or something and discussed the problem further with the Doctor in private.'

The man replied, 'You shouldn't ask people questions in a roomful of strangers if the answer could embarrass anyone.
The man walked out, waited several minutes, and then re-entered.

The Receptionist smiled smugly and asked, 'Yes??'

'There's something wrong with my ear,' he stated.

The Receptionist nodded approvingly and smiled, knowing he had taken her advice.
'And what is wrong with your ear, Sir?'

'I can't piss out of it,' he replied.

The waiting room erupted in laughter.

Have camera, will travel...

I almost always have a camera with me. I can't tell you how delighted I am to have a small Nikon Coolpix which is so easy to take everywhere!  Why? Because I never know when I will spot something a bit extraordinary!  Where else would you expect to see an auto like this but in Philadelphia!

Decorating for Halloween

I'm very happy this guy is busy decorating the outside of my house, not inside!

Food!

I'm on vacation. I'm still very busy catching up on all my tasks at home. But no one can work all the time, so I headed to one of my favorite spots, The Ship Inn, for dinner the other night.
I wound up with enough ribs for two dinners!

Mystery Tree

I was walking today in Frenchtown, New Jersey, testing my new camera. I came upon this tree with strange blossoms.... can anyone identify it? It was about 8 feet tall with large hanging blooms and many buds. A bit spooky in fact.

visions

Sometimes it's about color.

Visions

Sometimes, it's not about color, but the shapes.

Contrasts

Sometimes I have to look for that which is unusual, the contrasts. Here's a photo from one of my first visits to the High line. I know you are saying, Wait... that's in NY!!! New York and New Jersey are like Yin and Yang, anyone who might deny this is living in another time and place!

Walking New York

I went downtown today to the site of the World Trade Center. I have been in the area a number of times, and have not been able to escape a feeling of great sadness.
I got off the subway and walked in front of the Federal Office Building, and was struck by this image. Seems to me that Lady Liberty was bent by the sadness of events, how prophetic!

New Favorites

OK
It's not NJ, it's NY.
The High Line. It's different, there's nothing like being able to walk without stopping every other block for lights.
And the views are just different!

Past and present

I was on the train coming home from New York. A man got on , sat across the aisle, and immediately pulled out his sketch book and started drawing. I looked at him, and looked again. We chatted a bit. No, it was not my good friend Christopher, but Bill certainly resembles him quite a bit, especially when he was smiling!

IT's Weird in New Jersey!

Normally in July, New Jersey is sweating. Everyone heads to the shore for the cool ocean breeze because it's 80 degrees or better.
Not this year! In fact, it's been so cool that my mums, which normally bloom in the fall, have decided to bloom now, along with the day lilies! I wish some one could explain this weather!

A slice of heaven

My friends have just a fabulous property, filled with day lilies in all shapes and colors, as well as many other beautiful plants.
I always enjoy a visit, a little slice of heaven on earth.

Summer Blooms

My friends in Connecticut have thousands of day lilies, in all sizes and colors. I only have a few due to the tiny size of my yard.
Here's a bloom from one I bought last summer, it's called Strutter's Ball. I just love the deep purple with contrasting yellow center.

Happy 4th of July

Happy Birthday America!

Here is a site where you can find out everything you want to know about fireworks!

New and improved!

One of my readers complained that I had left you in suspense too long. My apologies! But here it is!!! I'm getting 55 MPG without really trying... lots of great new features like a sun roof!