All Bundled Up!

March 10, 2010 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks, New Yorkers | 3 Comments 

Lately, the weather has become warmer but a few days ago it was freezing.  I like how the kids are well dressed and bring some color to the streets of the city.

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Ruby Tuesday: Store Display

March 9, 2010 | Filed Under Food Shops, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Ruby Tuesday | 15 Comments 

This is the window of a food store on the Upper West Side.  It carries many food products from Italy. 

 

To see other photos featuring the color red, check out WORK OF THE POET.

 

Paz

 

Ed. Note:  Mizhelle in the comments section asked what is on display.  In the red boxes are Perugina Panettone.  Panettone is an Italian holiday cake — a rich sweet cake with raisins, orange peel, pinenuts and anise.  It’s baked in a special tall mold called a panettone pan and served at Christmas, New Year’s and celebrations such as weddings and christenings.   Panettone is also served as a bread, coffeecake or dessert.  You can read more about panettone here.  In the photo below are cans of extra virgin olive oil (Castelvitrano oil).  I’m not sure what’s in the brown box above.  Probably another type of dessert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



One Man’s Junk…

March 8, 2010 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks | 15 Comments 

 

… Is another man’s treasure.

 

Someone threw out boxes of old records on a busy street corner.  Stuck in remnants of old and dirty snow, many people stopped to look into the boxes.

 

Paz

 

Ed. Note:  Tracy wondered if I found something I liked.  No, I didn’t bother looking or touching anything.  I only stopped long enough to take the photo.

Another Note:  In response to some more comments — NO it is not acceptable to throw one’s personal garbage out in the street like that.  If the person is caught, he or she will get a ticket. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Shadow Shot Sunday

March 7, 2010 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Shadow Shot Sunday, Shadows, Snow, Winter | 20 Comments 

 

Traces of snow and some shadows on one of the many quiet streets of the city.  Although they’re similar, I couldn’t figure out which photo to post, so you get both.   ;-)   Which one do you prefer?

 

Visit HEY HARRIET to see a fun lineup of shadow shot contributions from others.  I’m very behind in visiting other blogs this week.  Please forgive me.  

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Peter and the Snow

March 5, 2010 | Filed Under Animal Rescue, City Streets and Sidewalks, Dogs, Snow, Winter | 12 Comments 

Thankfully, today, the snow is almost gone on the streets and sidewalks of the city.  There are only traces left.  I actually took this photo on New Year’s eve, when we had our last snowfall of 2009.  It seems so long ago now, especially when we’ve had a more snowstorms since then.

 

This is Peter Parker, my neighbor’s dog.  In case you’re not familiar with the Marvel comic book character, Peter Parker is the superhero  Spider-man’s alterego.  You can guess that there’s a Spider-man lover in the household of this dog.    ;-)   The puppy Peter was adopted from a pet rescue shelter.  He loves the snow.   His photo reminded me of the animals affected by the quakes in Haiti and most recently, Chile.

 

If you’d like to help the animals survivors in Haiti, go here.

 

If you’d like to help the animal survivors in Chile, go here.

 

GreaterGood.org runs both programs.  The charitable organization provides care for not only people but rescued animals.  You can read more about them on their site. 

 

Or you can simply provide aid to the local animal shelter/rescue organization in your neighborhood.

 

Non human animals need help, too.

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Motion Thursday & ShelterBox

March 4, 2010 | Filed Under Disaster Relief Organizations, Motion Thursday, New Yorkers, Photo Blogging Theme Day, ShelterBox | 11 Comments 

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words regarding my family emergency.  Thanks are looking up.  I’m still behind on visiting everyone’s blogs.  Please bear with me.  I’ll stop by soon.

 

The snow has pretty much melted all over the city  but this is the way it looked last week — Lots of snow everywhere and lots of people moving around.  Despite the circumstances, you can’t keep a New Yorker down.  ;-)

 

This is my contribution to the photo blogging theme day,  MOTION THURSDAY.  Stop by to see other entries.  You can also join in on the fun by posting your motion photos.

 

 

On another note, if you’re interested in helping the earthquake victims of Chile and are unsure of where to make a donation, you might want to consider the international disaster relief agency ShelterBox.  They deliver emergency shelter (a ten- person tent, blankets, water purification, storage equipment, a stove, cooking utensils, basic tools, children’s activity pack and other vital items) to people affected by disaster worldwide.         

 

I first mentioned ShelterBox after the quake in Haiti.   They’ve helped many people there and are now helping the earthquake victims of Chile.  You can read about it here and here. 

 

To read more about ShelterBox and or make a donation, go here.

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Ecological Day and Ruby Tuesday

March 2, 2010 | Filed Under Ecological Day, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Ruby Tuesday, Snow, Winter | 20 Comments 

 

This is one of the many entrances to Central Park.  Nature looks so beautiful, blanketed with snow.  We only have one earth, so let’s be good to it, folks. This photo blogging theme, started by Sonia of LEAVES OF GRASS, falls on the second day of every month.

 

 

 

 

I imagine that these two are on their way to play in the snow in Central Park.   How could I miss that red, which is perfect for the photo blogging theme, RUBY TUESDAY, started by Mary the Teach.  Stop by WORK OF THE POET to see other Ruby Tuesday photos.

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Fifth Avenue

March 1, 2010 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks, East Side, Fifth Avenue | 11 Comments 

We had more snow a couple of days ago.  I look forward to Spring.   ;-)

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Motion Thursday

February 25, 2010 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks, Harlem, Motion Thursday, New Yorkers, Photo Blogging Theme Day | 20 Comments 

Hi Folks:  I have a family emergency and haven’t been able to blog much lately.   Also haven’t been able to visit other blogs.  Sorry about that.  I hope to get back on track soon. 

 

In the meantime, for those who have time and are interested, join us for MOTION THURSDAY.

 

Here are shots of the same street, within minutes of each other.  Busy.  Lots of motion going on here.   ;-)

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Motion Thursday

February 18, 2010 | Filed Under Motion Thursday, New Yorkers, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Post Office | 19 Comments 

Standing on line at the post office, I decided to take a photo.  This man, in front, couldn’t keep still.  He kept moving and turned around just when I took my photo.

 

Join in the fun of MOTION THURSDAY!

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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