Missed Connections

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In the Missed Connections section on Craigslist,
people try to reconnect with strangers that they shared a moment
with on the street (or subway or elevator).

 Artist Sophie Blackall has been illustrating them for almost a year. 
This one from New Year's Eve made me smile.

P.S. Sophie also has an etsy shop.
(Via Greedy Girl

and A cup of Joe)

Food Coma

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Ive had such a wonderful Thanksgiving

and Christmas.

Family, food, food, more food & fun
Pictures will come soon.

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FOOD COMA

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Weekly Fancy

Hudson Bar and Books

636 Hudson St.
212.229.2642
barandbooks.net
Reviews & More Info

This SoHo cigar bar is for those who can simultaneously appreciate a good brew and a good book. The bar charges $5 if you want to smoke, but on Mondays, ladies get a free cigar. As you warm up by the fireplace, James Bond movies play continuously on the bar’s televisions

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Sleepy Hollow Country Club

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The 338 acres of “Washington Irving” hills and woodlands that make up the Sleepy Hollow Country Club were once known as Woodlea, the country estate of Mr. Butler Wright. The former Golf House, which was situated adjacent to the north end of the pool complex, was the family residence. Later this estate was purchased by Colonel Eliot F. Shepard, husband of Cornelius Vanderbilt's granddaughter, Margaret Vanderbilt, and in 1893 the palatial home – now the main Club House – was constructed along with the magnificent stables. The plans were by Stanford White of McKim, Meade & White, and constituted one of the last works of the famous architect.
The entire estate was purchased in 1910 by Mr. William Rockefeller and Mr. Frank A. Vanderlip, who in May 1911 sold and turned it over to the organizers of The Sleepy Hollow Country Club. The following list of the first 27 directors of the corporation includes the names of leaders in the social and business life of the day. 

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Every Year for the past three years Al and Susan take me to 

a Great wine-tasting party here for their

Hockey Team the Vipers.  
It's such a beautiful and historic building. 

And during Christmas it's very magical. 
The wine is excellent. 

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Happy Monday to everyone!

So my Weekly Fancy is

pretty much anything Christmas in NYC.

You cant get any better than that. Whether it's going to

Serendipity's for hot chocolate, the Plaza hotel bar room to have a

fabulous glass of wine and people watch or

High Tea at the Four Seasons Hotel. 

There is something for Everyone. 

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This is the week that New York gears up for the holidays.

The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza has just been lit.

Dazzling store windows, festive food, tempting holiday gifts await you.

 Make sure you visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, include a special stop at the

  Neapolitan Christmas tree with its beautiful carved figures.

In addition, all of New York City is here to explore and enjoy

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My Christmas WISH List...

It's December 1st which means

Christmas is very very close.

 It's time for

visiting with family and friends

shopping, lunching, fun parties, filling

up on lots of Jesus and of course

lots and lots of twinkle lights.

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Here is My Christmas Wish List

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Just a few of LADUREE's

famous macaroons on park Ave.

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 A stroll through Central Park

in the snow...with someone very special.

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Kate Spade Phone Cover

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 I can always use

a nice big Canves.

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Anthropologie:

Earth & Gold Heels

or

Vermillion Reflection Dress

or

Gradients Sweater Dress
or
Tahari Flats...or All

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A Sunset over the Alps again.

It's been so long ive forgotten.

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Spend the Day with the Italian Men on the Corner.

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A relaxing brunch at the

Bedford Post

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These list are always fun at Christmas,

But all in all, what Im really

hoping for is some peace.

Selfishly peace in my own heart and self. 

To keep my health, be happy,

and try to be as kind as I

can to others.

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Modern Barn

The Modern Barn in Bedford NY,
is fabulous.  It has everything it needs for 
 great atmosphere, cozy, rustic and of course fabulous
chandeliers. Food is almost to much of a good thing, I feel
if they held back just a little on their richness and glazes
 their dishes would be perfect. 
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photo's taken by Cathy Pinsky

Topsfield Fair.....

So Johnny FINALLY got me up

to experience the Topsfield Fair.

It was a huge dose of my childhood.

I grew up involved in 4-H, and

around every corner was a blue ribbon

for the best tasting homemade pie to the

best looking cow, pig or goat.

It was a fun day.

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my new DKNY, 2DIE4

So you know when you try something on

and you feel...well...it was just MADE for you?

Yes!? That was the feeling i experienced when i tried

this fabulous coat on.  I convinced myself

it was a need (as well as an investment)

So all is perfect.

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isn't it fabulous!

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3rd Annual NYC Reverse Rett Gala

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For Little Anna

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Weekly Fancy

HAPPY 25 ANNIVERSARY

Al & Susan

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"Woke up in bed with a gorgeous woman, 

who I'm going to have lunch

and the rest of my life with." 
 ~Jason Barmer

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We are having a very special party on 

Sunday, my employer's and family are 

celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary.

All my Love to you Both. 

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Weekly Fancy

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The Advertising Club

of Westchester are holding their

MAD MEN Fundraiser

Tomorrow Night

Friday Oct. 14th.

There are still tickets avaidlable.

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Brunch

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A couple of weeks ago I went to the Crabtree Kettle house 
for a fabulous Sunday Brunch.  
It's such a cozy atmosphere and there is nothing
like the roasted yellow squash soup to put
you in the mood for Fall.
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Have a Great Weekend

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Have a fabulous weekend everyone.

Look at the Fall schedule for fun things to do.

Plus you have Oktoberfest and Football.

Also it's peek lobster season in Maine and

they are at the peek of Autumn.

xoxoxox

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Bethy's Weekly Fancy

So my Weekly Fancy is a restaurant 
I should have told all of you about a while ago.
 ive been keeping this fabulous place to myself,
it's called the
 Day Boat Cafe 
in Irvington NY.
It's officially my Favorite place.  
I cant resist the seafood here.
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photo's by www.cathypinsky.com
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The Season isnt the only thing changing...

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All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; 

for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; 

we must die to one life
 before we can enter another. 

~Anatole France

FALL FUN...

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I have already started my Fall schedule of

Festivals, Food, Art and Antique shows.

I have to take full advantage of

everything going on since this might

be my last Autumn in Westchester County.

I have successfully participated in the

-Musical tribute to Patsy Cline,

-Hudson Valley Food & wine Festival

-Monroe Cheese Festival ,

-O and the Hudson Valley Festival of Garlic.

Here are some great things coming up

in the Hudson Valley.

I can just smell the homemade apple cider and

crisp fall leaves

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• Friday, Sept 30: Jim Gaffigan, an actor/comedian will base his comedy act on award winning foods. Performance at the Bardavon www.bardavon.org

• Saturday, Oct 1st:  STONE BARNS HARVEST FEST.  This is my favorite festival.  Great food and entertainment. Put the whole family in their Hunter boots and come on out!
• Sunday, Oct 2nd: Warwick Apple fest, named "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association, It has crafts, entertainment, Tons of Apple dishes.  www.warwickapplefest.com

• Friday, Oct 7th:  Sugar Loaf Fall Festival:  Handmade crafts and tons of delicious food; there will be live outdoor music and activities for the little bitty ones, too www.sugarloafnewyork.com

• Saturday, Oct 8th:  Rhinebeck Antiques Fair:  I cannot wait for this!  Now in its 35th year, this indoor antiques show promises to offer "something for every one's pocketbook."  www.rhinebeckantiquesfair.com
• Saturday, Oct 8th (as well):  Horseman's Hollow, Ready to be scar4ed out of your wits?  Check out this twist on a haunted house at philipsburg Manor www.hudsonvalley.org

• Sunday, Oct 9th: Hunter Mountain Oktoberfest,  Break out the lederhosen boys for this German-themed celebration of the Harvest.  www.huntermtn.com

• Saturday, Oct 15: Pumpkin Festival, Celebrates Fall's best-loved crop with EVERYTHING pumpkin.  www.hillholdandbrickhouse.org

• Sunday October 23rd: Taconic Opera,  Verdi's Nabucco, and opera containing one of the most difficult soprano roles ever written, concerns the biblical story of the Jew's exile from Babylon.  At Yorktown HEights http://taconicopera.org

• Saturday, Oct 29th: Colin Monchrie and Brad Sherwood LOVE improv comedy?  watch these quick-witted comedians from TV's Whose Line is it Anyway? www.upac.org

• Sunday, Oct 30th:  The Great JackO'Lantern Blaze,  How about more than 4,000 carved pumpkins to celebrate Halloween.  This event is at the Van Cortland Manor. www.hudsonvalley.org

• Sunday, November 6th:  Chappaqua Antiques and Design Show, More than 50 East Coast Antique dealers offer their treasures.  www.newcastlehistoricalsociety.org

• Saturday, Nov 12th:  Moscow Ballet, Pirouette into the Christmas Season with the "Great Russian Nutcracker" at the palace theatre. www.palacealbany.com

• Sunday, Nov 20th:  Miniature and Dollhouse Show, A Rockland County Tradition.  www.rocklandhistory.org

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Just something about
Apples and Pumpkins
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