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"What we are today comes from our thoughts

of yesterday, and our present thoughts build

our life of tomorrow: Our life is the

creation of our mind".

2012..LETS GO

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Auld Lang Syne

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

TO EVERYONE

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The words 'Auld Lang Syne' literally translates from old Scottish dialect meaning 'Old Long Ago' and is about love and friendship in times past. The lyrics in the song Auld Lang Syne referring to 'We'll take a Cup of Kindness yet' relate to a drink shared by men and women to symbolise friendship.

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!

Chorus.-For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

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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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Weekly Fancy...

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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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