Post-Card Art

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During College I took a great

Mix-Media class, along with my darling

friends Joy and Toni.  We use to make Art

out of post-cards and send them in the mail and like a lot of

things I start it fizzled out and we haven't picked it back up in a long time.

Toni lives in New Orleans, Joy lives in Brevard NC and I'm in NY.

So over Christmas we were able to get together and have

a wonderful visit and talk about great memories,

All three of us Vowed to start sending each other

Art in the mail again. Ive put a lot of friendships

on the back burning way to often, they are so important.

and just like any other relationship they take effort and time.

I love my girls, I'm excited about going to the mailbox again.

Joy already beat me! i received my first one of the year this week.

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The next time I'm in the city I'm checking this fabulous

bar out called Old King Cole in the St. Regis.
This is a place where Marilin Monroe and Salvidor

Dali have been seen drinking the Red Snapper

Bloody Mary where it was supposedly invented.

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After you've run the gauntlet of the St. Regis lobby, take refuge in the dark, lavish, woody warmth of The Bar With That Famous Mural (Maxfield Parrish actually painted "Old King Cole" for another hotel bar, but we won't quibble).
 Mixological lore also has it that the so-called

"Red Snapper" came over from Harry's New York Bar in Paris and eventually morphed into the Bloody Mary, King Cole's signature cocktail.

Beyond these claims to fame, this is the place for making good impressions and stimulating conversation, and even if you're capable of neither, be heartened that the chestnut lighting will flatter you, the beer nuts are the best you'll ever have, and your top-shelf liquor cocktail will be stiff. The scene can be subdued and tinkling or downright hectic. If you're lucky enough to secure a table at the banquette, settle in and sip slowly as the Old Guard and the Well-Maintained parade

 by. — Angela Voulangas

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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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