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389. Part 4C: Photo Journal: Babe The Blue Ox

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Saturday, 7/18/09 We began the day at Mass MoCA; drove to Williamstown to catch a play: “True West” by Sam Shepard; Grabbed dinner at Café Latino in Mass MoCA; Caught the evening alternative cabaret: Babe The Blue Ox, an indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York. The Village Voice Review   6 CommentsChronological Reverse Threaded reply sousonne wrote on Jul 25, ’09 LOL..the photos bring back some fond memories on the road… reply catfishred wrote on Jul 25, ’09 Sam Shepherd playwright and in his Western genre. Huh! Well, I liked him in ‘Lone Star’, and he looks like my … Continue reading →

390. Part 5a. Photo Journal: Williamstown, MA: The Clark, The Williams College Museum of Art

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A current exhibit at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute (“The Clark”) is Circles of Influence. It displays the intertwined influences between two great painters, Georgia O’Keeffe and Arthur Dove. Please read this fascinating blurb about two 20th century master painters and how they created a new wave of art.   Clark Art Institute Circles of Influence: June 7 – September 7, 2009 Alfred Stieglitz, “Georgia O’Keeffe,” 1918. Palladiotype. The Art Institute of Chicago. Alfred Stieglitz Collection [© 2009 Georgia O’Keeffe Museum / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York] Alfred Stieglitz, “Arthur G. Dove,” 1923. Gelatin silver print. Philadelphia … Continue reading →

391. Part 5b. Photo Journal: Some favorite paintings at The Clark/permanent collection

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Photography isn’t permitted at the major exhibits, but each year I gravitate back to my favorites. You can revisit them with me. (Below, right) I love the way the eyes lead your eye in a circular composition. The Four Seasons by Alfred Stevens       6 CommentsChronological Reverse Threaded reply lonewolfwithin wrote on Jul 26, ’09, edited on Jul 26, ’09 i love the musical group and the 4 panels… thanks for letting me visit with you! reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Jul 26, ’09 Oh, those panelsl! They are something. They have them mounted in a small round room … Continue reading →

392. Part 6. Photo Journal: Eating our way home: Food as art

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Dinner at Mezze. The Berry Patch, Stephentown, NY, a wonderful roadside farm stand. This is local color. Pies are from a later stop at McEnroe Farms where organic meats and veggies rule. 6 CommentsChronological Reverse Threaded reply instrumentalpavilion wrote on Jul 27, ’09 This looks great…..thanks! : ) reply madisonpooface wrote on Jul 27, ’09 Oh, your killing me here. reply sousonne wrote on Jul 27, ’09 LOL….ok…I’m properly hungry now.. reply caffeinatedjo wrote on Jul 27, ’09 Yum,,,,um, since y’all are eating your way home, will you have to install a bigger door to get in your house??? 😉 … Continue reading →

309. Weekend Photo Journal: Part 1. Brooklyn and Queens, NY

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New York City hosted hundreds of “open houses” over the weekend. The event was called, “Open House, New York.” One could take advantage of free tours buildings, landmarks, universities, gardens, some of which are normally closed to the public. We decided to visit Pratt Institute, Mr. Souci’s alma mater, (school of architecture) in Brooklyn, NY. There we found new buildings, toured several, and learned about the history of the school which was founded in the 1800’s, visited the incredible library (designed by Tiffany) and the sculpture gardens. Below is the Clinton area of Brooklyn, and like many areas, it is … Continue reading →

310. Week end Photo Journal: Part 2 Long island City: on the waterfront

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Long Island City is an area of Queens that is in the process of gentrification. Once fairly run-down, this area on the East River is now a goldmine. It is a transit hub; the subway and the Long Island Railroad stop there, just built luxury condos and rentals are sprouting up all over. I thought this was a recession; apparently not here in NYC. And then there is the view. Nothing like it. The Pepsi-Cola sign is a landmark (I am behind it. See middle image below). Look for the 59th Street Bridge beyond ( Second row, third image from … Continue reading →

299. Part 2: NYC: Brooklyn: Saturday photo album, 9/20/08 Pizza as art

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After purchasing a bag full of sweet treasures at The Orchard, hubby had Di Fara’s pizza on the brain. Di Fara’s is one of New York City’s allegedly best pizza. You have to understand that the city has thousands of pizzerias, but Di Fara’s is one of the inner circle of 3. Far from fancy, it sits on the corner of Avenue J and 15th Street in the Midwood section of Brooklyn. It is here that Domenico De Marco has been making pizza, by hand, for 40 years. All ingredients are imported from Italy; San Marzano tomatoes, spices, cheeses, olive … Continue reading →

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 →

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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 →

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 →