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298. NYC: Part 1. Brooklyn: Saturday photo album, 9/20/08

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Two famous Brooklyn, New York food places. Part 1 We started at The Orchard, located at 1367 Coney Island Avenue, because we “follow” the produce. The Orchard is an unusual fruit store in that it carries the finest and most unusual of produce. When the New York Times says that The Orchard is the only store that will carry the rare Indian Blood peach, we go!     These peaches are available for 3 weeks…     Part of the store’s caché is that owner, Mitchell, insists that the customer taste each fabulous fruit. That closes the deal. No place … Continue reading →

Message!

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To my friends, click to create your own 35 CommentsChronological   Reverse   Threaded reply lunarechoes wrote on May 22, ’08 Congratulations to your son and his proud mother both! And have a wonderful time. reply tulipsinspring wrote on May 22, ’08 Congratulations and have a wonderful time!!!!! And a big congratulations to him as well. Hugs, hugs, hugs!!! reply sanssouciblogs wrote on May 22, ’08 Thanks, so much! reply sanssouciblogs wrote on May 22, ’08 As Sweetie would say, “MWAH!” reply hurricanekate wrote on May 22, ’08 that’s cool! you too Miss Sans! xo reply sanssouciblogs wrote on May 22, ’08 … Continue reading →

209. Friday Fluff: 4/18/08: Growing up in the ’50’s

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              Some great nostalgia! Growing up in the 50’s   15 CommentsChronological   Reverse   Threaded reply ppiccola wrote on Apr 17, ’08 aww love the music, hmmm…the candy oand chocolates, I’ve seen those key for rollerskates…thank you Sue. reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Apr 17, ’08 ppiccola said aww love the music, hmmm…the candy oand chocolates, I’ve seen those key for rollerskates…thank you Sue. I had one of those keys!! reply stillybee wrote on Apr 17, ’08 Very kewl;… Im glad others are also remembering the old days!!! lol you got Fluff.. I got Fab… Fabby … Continue reading →

190. Friday Fluff: The Rootie Kazootie Club

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You’re a Baby Boomer if you remember Rootie, Poison Sumac, and Polka Dottie… Rootie Kazootie was a 1954 children’s television show. Somehow my mother got tickets to the live show, enough for me and my neighbor, a fellow first grader.  We seemed to be pressed for time; I remember piling into a taxi with my friend and our mothers. It was a rainy evening, but nobody wanted to miss Rootie. We were seated with a bunch of kids and given a box of cereal–good advertising by the show’s sponsor.  A clown came on and scared  the hell out of me;I … Continue reading →

202. Friday Fluff : Nostalgia

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More nostalgia. Have fun! Do you remember these?        CommentsChronological   Reverse   Threaded editdeletereply lauritasita wrote on Apr 11, ’08, edited on Apr 11, ’08 How’s this for synchronicity: http://lauritasita.multiply.com/journal/item/586/Friday_Fluff_The_Dummy_ reply vickieann wrote on Apr 11, ’08 I remember some….thanks for this! reply twicem wrote on Apr 11, ’08 Eeks….yes I do remember these… reply philsgal7759 wrote on Apr 12, ’08 ooooooooo now I feel younger since most of this is before my time reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Apr 12, ’08 philsgal7759 said ooooooooo now I feel younger since most of this is before my time Quiet, you, you, … Continue reading →

9/11. The World Trade Center Blogs: Index to Multimedia Series (updated)

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This series has been updated several times. It was originally posted in 2008. [9/13, 9/14, 9/15, 9/16* 9/18, 9/21, 9/22, 9/23]   The posts have audio and visual components. They are best viewed on a large screen with audio on.   *📌Lead-in: From Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan/A visual essay and a prelude a  visit to the area triggers memories   *📌Part 1: Windows on the World Video: Building the World Trade Center Introduction George Willig, the wire walker Memory: dining at Windows On The World   *📌Part 2: Audio Walking Tour: A thousand pictures from the sounds (Narrated by Paul … Continue reading →

[293.] NYC Photo Journal: From Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan: A visual essay and a prelude…

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Red Hook, Brooklyn. Labor Day, 2008. This area had been neglected, was run down, seedy, and not very visitable. It’s main landmark was a city housing project. And then something wonderful happened. The Swedish home furnishings company know as IKEA, stepped in and did wonders. In return for its waterfront property it created Erie Basin Park, a free water taxi service to lower Manhattan (to lure over Manhattan-ites). The great thing is, anyone can use the taxi service, and they do, to go to work or to get to Manhattan. Many people forget, including the city government, that New York … Continue reading →

Guide to The World Trade Center Blogs

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Index to the 4-part series which will run from 9/8-9/11. *Lead-in: From Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan/A visual essay and a prelude a recent visit to the area triggers memories   *Part 1: Windows on the World Video: Building the World Trade Center Introduction George Willig, the wire walker Memory: dining at Windows on the World   *Part 2:Audio Walking Tour: A thousand pictures from the sounds “Featuring voice messages, interviews, eyewitness accounts, live music, audio artifacts–the elevators, revolving doors, the piano in Windows on the World…stories and sounds from the world Trade Center and it’s neighborhood.” Follow the map 102 … Continue reading →

Part 18: On Relationships: Makeup Meltdown: And Then He Touched Me

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I love Charles. He is an ebony Adonis with the body of a dancer. He’s thin where a man should be thin and built where a man should be built. He’s so damn sexy, it’s scary. Charles is an old soul, like I am. He doesn’t let on to what he has seen in his native Jamaica but I can read his eyes and he knows mine very well. We are on very intimate terms. Charles touches my face regularly. He is a head makeup artist for Bobbi Brown cosmetics. When Charles greets me I light up. He embraces me … Continue reading →

Part 17: Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebration with Julia Sweeney

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These next two weeks are biggies for me; as a cancer survivor, I look upon mammograms with trepidation, while trying my best to maintain a positive attitude. This is the month of mammogram, follow-up visit to the breast surgeon, and then the oncologist for blood work. So far, so good. I let out a loooong exhale, literally and figuratively after having the mammogram this past Thursday. It’s been this way since this time of year in 2004 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and the world spun out of control for me. But today was a happy day, a … Continue reading →

307. Index Page: Blogging For Breast Cancer

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The series was originally posted in 2007, and has been expanded. I run it annually. Please invite all your friends to read my story. Awareness is very important. If I can help one person I will be very happy. 10/1~ 63. Part 1. Spinning at 45 rpm’s: Wake Up Little Susie My journey starts here, as a child, visiting Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY 10/2~ 64. Part 2. Spinning at 45 rpm’s: Bye, Bye Love The summer of 1959, the ride is beginning. 10/3~ 65. Part 3. Spinning at 45 rpm’s: Beyond The Sea Revelation in a bathhouse. 10/4~ 66. Part … Continue reading →

Friday Fluff: OY VAY! You’ll LOVE these! Yiddish with George and Laura–and more!!

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It’s time to lighten up! A bissel (little) Friday Fluff for all! WARNING! DO NOT HAVE FOOD OR DRINK IN MOUTH WHILE WATCHING; I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN. An educational recitation from the best selling parody YIDDISH WITH DICK AND JANE, By Ellis Weiner and Barbara Davilmn. You’ll Plotz. 25 CommentsChronological   Reverse   Threaded reply locarb wrote on Jul 18, ’08 LOLOLOL Thank you. These were priceless. reply starfishred wrote on Jul 18, ’08 ya die sind einmalig these are precious oh so precious- editdeletereply lauritasita wrote on Jul 18, ’08 I’m glad I didn’t eat before I … Continue reading →

444. New York City Photo Journal: Grand Central Terminal: more food!

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[I prepared this post in December and never released it, so please enjoy it now!] The grandest of terminals has been renovated and its majesty is overwhelming. Beyond its two levels of trains that come down from New York State and Connecticut, there are links to the New York City subway. It is located on 42nd Street and Park Avenue. Beyond trains it is a shopper’s haven. In fact, it is so huge, one has to consult a map to fine one’s way around. The New York City Transit Museum Gift Shop has a branch there with a special train … Continue reading →

430. Sans Souci’s Wildlife Refuge: Slugs on the rugs, grackles, and talking cats…***Little Arnold Update…

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. Winter is coming on fast here in New York City. It’s been many years since I remember these kind of temperatures and rain at this time of year. I hauled in plants last week that I usually don’t bring in until the beginning of November, and made my annual mess in the kitchen sink, cleaning them up and then trying to find places for them inside. I’ve been worried about Little Arnold. The weather here is not Octoberish—in fact, it feels more like NYC Decemberish. Every time I open the door, there is Little Arnold. Every time my neighbors … Continue reading →

440. The Nine Lives Times: Little Arnold Update 11/14/09

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Ampersand looking at Little Arnold   13 CommentsChronological   Reverse   Threaded reply nemo4sun wrote on Nov 14, ’09 cool 🙂 reply sousonne wrote on Nov 14, ’09 Wow…that’s one dandy feeding station!  Arnold is very lucky to have you for his protector! reply catnurse1 wrote on Nov 14, ’09 How great you are!  All this for a little stray cat (look who’s talking!).  He is gorgeous.  I love the tomcat jowls. reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Nov 14, ’09, edited on Nov 14, ’09 He has a face like a plate. Did you say you thought he was part Russian Blue? I … Continue reading →

436. Hot Soupy and Pie: on the late Soupy Sales

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I know that somewhere in the depths of my posts there is at least a mention if not a blog on the late Soupy Sales who passed away at age 83, in The Bronx, New York. He died in a hospice after a long illness. He was born Milton Supman in Franklinton, N.C. The Supmans were the only Jewish family in town and owned a dry goods store. He dubbed himself “Soupy” because his neighbors pronounced his last name as “Soupman.” In his early years he was a dance-show host and d.j. and collected jazz; he used Charlie Parker’s “Yardbird … Continue reading →

435. “The Clock Downstairs Was Striking Four, I Couldn’t Get You Off My Mind…”

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Is it backlash stress? Is it the change of seasons; do I have to take my S.A.D. lamp off the shelf pronto? Maybe it’s the change of me. The last few months I have been having trouble getting to sleep, then staying asleep. The mind chatter just keeps going on and on and on….stuff. Nonsense. Not nonsense. People. Unresolved issues. The state of affairs on a large and small scale. Replace the dishwasher? Call the elder lawyer? Does the cat need to go to the vet? Why are some people the way they are? Disappointments. Why can’t I find peace? … Continue reading →

428. Car Tawk: from nostalgia to shake, rattle, and roll. My life with cars.

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I just sat down to the computer after finishing what seemed like a million chores and errands. I have a lot of work to do, a real lot— hours of manuscript review. So, while I procrastinate, because I really, I mean really can’t face sitting here for hours with this pile on my desk, my car came to mind. This is just about the first anniversary of my car, which was a well researched and happily received milestone birthday present. Even if I know what I want, I belabor the issue and beat it until it is horse paté. It … Continue reading →

270. Travel Part 3: So Vat’s Nu, dahlink? Yiddish, anyvun?

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Day 2 at the National Yiddish Book Center: Funny Jewish Women >>So go here already! But don’t forget, there are more trip things before this! >>Go here! Part 1 >>Now go here! Part 2 So DO it already!!! Now for some delightful memories. 1. Episodes of the 1950’s series, “The Goldbergs,” featuring Gertrude Berg. I was able to find a comparable video for you to enjoy. From my childhood, I can still hear Gertrude Berg yell out the window (vinder) to her neighbor, “Yoo hoo, Mrs. Bloom! Get S.O.S.! I’m tellink you, with more soap it’s loaded!”   2. Here … Continue reading →