Merry Xmas Everyone!!

I just want to wish all of you a very Merry Xmas and a wonderful New Year. My wish for this year is to find the grandfather clock that my father Joseph Holosko made for me many years ago. Send good thoughts! If its out there somewhere I will find it! 

And maybe... make a little short film about the journey.

P.S. Thank you very much for your generous donations. I could not make it without you.  Xoxoxo

Future Prediction for Starbucks

No offence to Starbucks but if we are looking for ways to distribute pot legally then we need a reliable,government regulated, retail outlet.

What better outlet then Starbucks? They can distribute, pot brownies, cookies, coffee mixes, and electric joints!!!!!

On every corner.

Buy Starbucks stock.

Google Winterlab at Bryant Park NYC with Kay Hall Reporting - Short Film by Peter G Pereira 2013

HAPPY Thankshanukkah!

I am just grateful to all my readers and to be here with you celebrating Thankshanukkah! with family and friends and much love!

What the Sheep saw

On Wed, Oct. 16/2013 the NY Post reported a story about a terrified sheep that escaped from a slaughterhouse and ran for her life. Sadly she was captured and dragged back to the death chamber to be killed.

WHAT THE SHEEP SAW:

In her tiny corral her body pushed tight and with her brethren she fights for breath.
A neighbour is lifted upside down and back feet tied. Her hanging head almost touches the fresh blood on the floor of her newborn. Bleating. Panic and smell of terror. Bowels puke, fear and stench and terror...bleating. A mans hand a swipe on neck, cutting, blood pouring, eye blinking, weaker, weaker run...run.
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Please understand that Halal as well as Kosher animals are strapped upside down, their throats slit and are then left to bleed out still alive and conscious as the next animal in line watches. You should do some research on Wiki about this practice.

As an aside to the article..if you see a running, scared farm animal loose in the city please do not return it to the place of death and horror from which it ran.

P.S. To Coke O'Neal who saved the sheep. You tried to do a good thing. In retrospect, which is always easy...next time offer to buy the damn sheep from the slaughter guy and take it to a petting zoo.

Her Name- Sculpture by Karina Holosko

I am working with the female form for the first time.

Can you find the third eye on her?

She is wise, she is joyous she is learning to play in her own sandbox...at once exhaustive and glorious...a long time coming..

A beautiful Grandfather Clock

I was at the Met this weekend and I took this picture of a grandfather clock. It reminded me of my father Joseph Holosko who actually built me one by hand and always promised it would be mine.
I probably will never find out what happened to my clock so I took this picture to remind me of the one that was made with love in my honour. 

Stock tips for ARTISTS from Kay Hall

As many of you may or may not know I have a private blog, with a very good following  that explores different stock tips that interest me. I am hesitant to discuss this here but due to popular demand I will try to guide some of you into investment possibilities.

Myself and my husband are artists so our income can very dramatically from year to year. Getting to know the stock market is one of the best ways an artist can not only keep afloat but profit wildly.

This is a stock market for artists. Time to INVEST!

You don't have to start big. A little money placed in the right place can do extremely well in this market.

Go online and find a brokerage firm that has a low trade by trade cost. You might find you're a brilliant day tripper so a low cost trade price will help.

First look around your personal world and write a list of the things that your really, really like. I would exclude things related to the food and retail industry I find them too volatile and when there are so many good IPO's forming and since artists have fine tuned intuition and research skills you should explore stuff you use, admire and enjoy.

Once you find what you like Google the company name and add stocks. Up will come this little graph that shows the stock activity as far back as you like. The most important thing you can locate is the lowest that the stock has ever been over two years. Most new IPO's do not have a stock history but it has been in my experience that many companies over eager to attract investor monies get to the market too early and the stock unfortunately starts strong at 15 for example and falls dramatically.

If your looking for solid internet stuff that you can hold over time go with the big boys. Google, Yahoo, Facebook are solid, won't fall much and are what I considered the modern blue chip. You might not make all that much money but you will have a solid stock in your pocket. Some brokerage firms will consider that investment enough to get you a good credit card at a sweet rate.

However, for a little more thrill you can day trip or play options . Options are my favorite. It makes you feel engaged. I am told that  80% of people who play options loose. But these are people who have not educated themselves enough or brokers playing with someone else's money.   Don't worry with the right approach you have a lot more information at your fingertips to make a good decision.  This is great for artists. It is fun, challenging, thrilling and takes a certain intuitive flair. Because we have that flair and some extra time you can babysit the stock.  With the right research you should not be afraid of Options just do the research educate yourself make sure you understand what a strike price is how much your buying the contract for and the Put and Call options. DO THE ARITHMATIC before you buy.  If you want to play start small, expect to loose while you learn but if you have a calling you can do very well in a short period of time. If you have fun you will make money. The trick is finding your niche and expect to loose while you find it. That's the price of your education.

I am being asked about Twitter which will IPO shortly. In my experience when the news media starts reporting on a stock, purchasing time has passed. Too many people swoop in with Facebook hopes, the stock gets elevated and then falls. I don't use Twitter so I won't buy it, but if you do I suggest you buy right away with low expectations or wait six months to follow the stock feed.

One thing you really have to watch with social media stock is where the money is coming from. Find out how Twitter for example brings in hard cash. Most often the revenues are straight advertising dollars but not even the advertisers can find a reliable way to trace the investment on ads to consumer dollars. If you Google "How does Facebook make Money", you will see what I mean.

If you don't see that the advertising dollars are reaching the consumer, trust your gut. There are a  lot more IPO's out there. It's really a great time to invest. The other thing that you must understand is that once a company goes public the company is run by investors. The guy at the helm that got it there is gone and committees decide what direction, who goes where, and with what. This new crew does not give a damn about patience. They want money, they want the stock to go up and they want it now.  Their decisions will affect your stock so do some research on the CEO's. Get their names look them up on the internet, see their pictures and do as much digging as possible.

When that's done  you can make a decision regarding a person or group of people. The most important tip I can give you is to use your gut  on the 'new team'. If they do not inspire your confidence or their views on the environment differ dramatically from yours find another place to put your money. If you like them go for it.

A lot of these so called financial people are artists in their own right. They are very honest and open about the tribe they belong to. If you don't fit into their tribe your money won't either. Think of your money as an extension of yourself that gives you the power to influence the direction of the companies you invest in. Use that power!!!

What a terrible shame. This should be outlawed

I picked up the NY Post today to find out that hunters had joyfully killed a 700 lbs alligator and planned to eat it.

This beautiful specimen, this fantastical creature earned a right to live. Such a murder is not one to be celebrated. It is to be mourned.

"All creatures big and small God loves them all"

APCA and the Berg Memorial Hospital in NYC

I just want to thank the caring people at the Berg Memorial Animal Hospital and the ASPCA in NYC.

Sadly, I had to put my cat Luke to sleep. On the way to the hospital he passed quietly in his carrier.

The staff at Berg was wonderful sincerely sympathetic, and caring... especially Nina at the front desk.

What really blew me away was the card of condolences that I received from the ASPCA.

What a thoughtful and comforting action. Please take the time to support this wonderful organization!

I have taken the leap I have fallen in Love

I have never been attracted or liked cars much. Because I live in NYC I have never had any reason to want one. I am also very wary of cars that talk and drive on their own and have a severe lack of manual overrides in case anything goes wrong.

For example, just last year a woman drown in a flood in Jersy just beacause the windows short circuited and she couldn't roll them down.

But all this ended for me the other day when I fell in love and bought this new baby. I know the parts will be a killer to find but I don't care I'm in love. Everthing is original down to the car mats.

Her name has not been revealed to me yet.

My master's Degree

As many of you may or may not know my Masters degree is still in question. So once again I will post the degree requested by my brother Michael Holosko who apparently continues to be convinced of the non existence of such a degree. As is often the case when someone continues to lie they rarely come clean even when confronted.

Can u imagine a working professional obsessed by the existence of a simple degree?

And when someone continues to lie they are hiding something themselves...

LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE!

Stop with the fur Fendi

As I perused through the June/July issue of Harpers magazine today I came across an ad for a Fendi purse made out of fur. It struck me as the ultimate in trashy ignorance...using the fur off dead animals to sew it into a tiny face of an animal on a  purse. Oh come on Fendi!

This is tacky, insensitive, cruel and self centered. Don't buy fur. Wearing death for vanity is not a good karmatic option.

China Spice in Yorkville is Fabulous Gourmet Chinese

Get off your duff Yorkville and patronize this place. Sometimes the best things are right under your nose.

My husband and I took a little trip to China Spice around the corner tonite. We didn't get past the fantastic  appetizers. This is not your stardard NYC Chinese restaurant. It's one cut above. I'd call it Gourmet Chineese.

The egg rolls were the best I have ever tasted. And I have eaten a lot of eggs roles in my time. The tempura shrimp were presented on a fab decorative square plate with lemon slices. They were crispy and light... perfect for a hot day. We also had the Szechuan wontons which  came in a really creamy spicy red sauce that I kept pouring on everything.

Even the chicken wings were light, crispy and the perfect size.

My husband and I are appetizer fans and I can't wait to try some more. The couple who sat next to us raved about the crab Ragooon.

Go.Try. Eat. YUM

#212-535-5223

Perry's Ice Cream THE ULIMATE in Low calorie treats. Fat Free, No Sugar Added, 80% Lactose Free

The eagle has landed. GOOD-GET-EAT!!!!!!!

PERRY'S ICE CREAM  Fat Free, No sugar ADDED, 80% Lactose Free

 I have found what I feel is the ultimate in Ice Cream Discoveries at my local grocery story, the KY Deli on 83rd and York Ave, I discovered the impossible. I discovered Perry's Ice Cream. Fat Fat Free, No Sugar Added, 80% Lactose Free. THIS PRODUCT IS A MODERN MIRACLE!!

AND WHAT???? Only 130 calories, You read it right. 130 calories per 1/2 cup. Per serving and there are 4 servings per container .

THAT MEANS THAT THE ENTIRE TUB is a mere 520 calories 

Compare that to the best selling brand at 380 calories per half cup at 4 servings per tub which is a whopping 1520 calories

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN???? You can eat a whole tub of Perry's guilt free. It comes in chocolate and vanilla. I don't know where you can get in Manhattan except at KY. I can't find it any grocery story. So good luck maybe you can send at email to perrysicecream.com and ask where you can find it.  GOOD LUCK and GOOD EATING

MTA and Homeland Security Suggestions

WE NEED A PLAN IF THE SUBWAY GETS STALLED.

I have been on the subway when it has grinded to a halt. The messaged are vague and I have observed that a strange paranoia starts  to set in. People start to get nervous and babies start to cry.

I began to ask what were we going to do about bathroom space? What if it gets hot? What if someone passes out? Who will step up to organize the rules? How long should we wait until we decide to take action? What action do we take and in what order?

Dear MTA could you please come up with a set of rules to follow and post it on the train in case the sound system fails?

Best Grocery Store pizza at D'Agastino on 80th and York

If you are looking for an alternative to frozen pizza you won't find a better one than the homemade pizza in the cheese  section at the D'Agastino grocery store on 80th and York.

I get  half pound of mozzarella cheese , a tomato, some mushrooms to dress it up and throw it in the oven at 425 for 20-25 min. Or until the crust turns a nice brown.

The packaging doesn't do much for consumer confidence but trust me it is a fantasic  puzza with a nice fluffy crust and none of the preservative aftertaste that you find in frozen counterparts.

It is homemade at the deli. You will thank me.

Happy 4th 2013

Relaxing in Carl Schurtz Park with Henry Hall on a beautiful July 4th. I am so grateful God has taken the time to guide my way. One thing I've learned....God does not make mistakes and he certainly did not make one when this great country was born. Happy Fourth of July 2013

Usher what were you thinking?

What a disappointing musical arrangement Usher put together for the July 4th fireworks display in NYC.

And I love Usher. He is an incredibly talented man. And I am sure the opinions of others may have gotten in the way regarding the musical selection.

The music was essentially a tribute to Usher and his friends and was
devoid of any sense of American history.

Did Usher even study American musical  history?  It appears his knowledge of American music goes back only a couple of decades.

And honestly...what was up with that rendition of God Bless America??? Did they even see the original musical score?

Here is a hint for next year..google 50 best Patriotic American songs.

Sorry Usher for my humble observations.

Otherwise, the show gets 4/5  Wows.

Lincoln's Speech at Gettysburg

Watch "Lincoln's Speech At Gettysburg" on YouTube

Happy 4th of July 2013

God Bless America

Leave counterfeit handbags Alone!!!

Visiting New York and buying a counterfeit handbag is probably one of the most exciting rides a girl can have.

1. There is the journey to China Town.

2. Then there is the seedy encounter with a person holding a picture of the desired object.

3. After that the journey continues through a dingy catacomb maze.

4.  The prize is spotted, the object desired, money is exchanged.

5. A journey back to the crowded streets concludes.

6.  And finally.. the coupe de resistance..wearing the bag in hometown USA.

Women come from all over the world to experience this ride.

Please don't ruin it.

Happy Birthday to Me

I would like to thank everyone for the overwheming well wishes on my birthday. I would also like to thank the big guy for another year of health and happiness.

And it would not be right to neglect to mention Kosbel Realty along with pricipals Orrin Fiengold and lawyer Allison Furman who served me with eviction papers on this wonderful day.

This is the 15th time I have been evicted by Kosbel Realty in the last three years. Yes you heard it right fifteen times.

And yes... this behavior is so fucked up that Human Rights Commission of New York City and the federal government have sued.them on my behalf.

So...its no stretch to believe that receiving these papers on this day was intentional, since I am the only thing that glues this twisted trifecta together.

Please keep informed of this story on my new blog called "Kosbel Realty. A hemorrhoid up my Ass".

I have recently received funding from a pissed off benefactor right here in NYC, and I will be making a documentary of this ongoing ungodly experience

If you have ever wanted to learn how some landlords function in NYC, and how housing court can protect your rights you  will want to watch this video log.

Star Trek Into the Darkness

I don't know how to tell you how fantastic  this movie was. It rekindled in me my love of the original series. Bravo! Bravo! and Bravo! Go! Go! GO

Happy Memorial Day

I know the weather is shitty so here's a suggestion. Grab a lover, get an HBO series like Rome, throw a chicken in the oven, add a sinful pleasure and kick back.

Do I have an M.A. Degree

I have finally been pushed far enough to have to answer this silly question. Do I have my M. A. degree. And why do you ask?

Well unfortunately I have three very sick and twisted brothers. Specifically, Gregory Holosko , Michael Holosko and John Holosko.

Not only have these three snakes outright stolen my fathers inheritance from me they accused me of not receiving an M.A. degree.

Apparently the authority Michael Holosko called and got the incorrect information. To counter this self preservationist lie I have posted a copy of my degree online. But should this not be enough to clear my name I am posting my student number and welcome any calls to Concordia University. # 2262061.

It would not be a stretch to assume that the liar Michael Holosko may have an questionable degree of his own...maybe someone should check on that.

Also I was so sorry to hear that Adrienne Holosko was allegedly stopped for drunk driving. I only hope she gets the treatment she needs.

Further Rose Marie Holosko has unfortunately (so I heard) been in intensive treatment for drug abuse.

Lets hope she gets well soon

I am not Sure

This was finished tonite. I have started a style that is a bit different. I don't know why LOL.

Helene W. Hartig on Co-op and Condo Boards In NYC

There is a magazine for everything in New York City and since Co-op and Condo boards rule their own piece of the Big Apple it follows that there is a mag for that!

I am happy to report that in the April Edition 2013 of the Cooperator- the Condo and Co-op Monthly my favorite lawyer Helen W. Hartig is quoted regarding the present state of  NYC Co-op/Condo boards. Apparently, she has noticed how difficult it is to find shareholders who want to participate in the running of a board of directors.

"Many shareholders", she says are too tired or stressed".  

Ms. Hartig should know. She is currently president of the board of directors in her building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and they are privileged to have her, (if only we could all be so lucky).

I am a firm believer in my motto... if you can get someone to do the job better than you...Get That Someone!!!




Helene W. Hartig

 

If you or someone you know needs to get that job done you can speak to Real Estate Lawyer Helene  W. Hartig at 212-289-4000. It will be the only call you need to make.

P.S. For those shareholders out there this might be one reason why things are not getting done in your building.

P.S.S. I received no monetary compensation for this post.  She's just that good!

See a link to the article below.

http://cooperator.com/articles/2596/1/Getting-Good-Help/Page1.html

Happy Mother's Day... Live Long and Prosper

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER

My First Steps

This is one of my latest. I am thinking bridges and birth and beginnings.

Perfume shopping Revolutionized!!

Finally.. the day we have all been waiting for has arrived. The act of shopping for perfume has been revolutionized by one of my favorite stores...L'Occitane on 86th street and 3rd avenue in Manhattan.

Check out the cones!!!

Simply lift one up, take a sniff and move on to the next. No spray no mess.

Gone are the days of spraying  scents on various parts of your arms and irritating your nose to a point where it is impossible to distinguish one scent from another.

Bravo L'Occitane!!!!!!

Best Fried Fish in Manhattan

Go. 110th and 3rd avenue.
Best fried fish or shrimp or scallops you will ever have. ..so fresh you can smell the ocean.

This year is their 30th year anniversary and it's time for you to find out why.

Holy week my Easter and Passover

I am having a busy week. On Sunday I attended my home church, The Church of the Epiphany, an Episcopalian church.

Tomorrow I will be having a Seder dinner.

Saturday I am at St. Stevens of Hungary, a catholic church, and...Sunday back at Epiphany.

I say...the more the merrier. So get out and experience everything you can. Life is way too short!

The First Day of Spring

Village Voice Girl

Yep...You can't know New York until you've met the Village Voice. The best free paper in the world....according to me.

Bath and Body Works

You have to try these signature scents from Bath and Body Work. The Real Deal!!

Why I don't watch the Oscars

It has never made sense to me to watch the Oscars. Why should I give up my valuable time to a group of people who are simply doing their job?

I am expected to take time out of my day no..my week to watch actors dress up and get an award. And all this after I've sat through two hours of watching them in a movie.

The entertainment business is award slap happy. I' m surprised they don't have a "wipe my ass award". Shit! I should get an award.

I'll tell you what. When one person from the Oscars comes to watch me dress up and get an award,  laugh, clap and congratulate me, THAT will the day when I'll watch them receive an award as well. LOL

The Mediterranean Grill East Village

Best Turkish food ever. Hot and cold buffet by weight. Huge shawarma platters (the real deal).Authentic, fresh, clean and a really cool hooka lounge in the back. Fluffy Turkish pillows, and live music at 10 p.m. on the weekend.

St. Marks Place and First ave. GO!!!

The conflicted Jew

A sandwich in the east village

Giving birth

This is a sculture I created for all of us who have given birth emotionally or physically. Notice the strain yet the determination of the figure. You can see by the mall ball under her right arm that there are more challenges to overcome.

Karina holosko sculpture, giving birth, sculpture, american artist, kay hall, nyc

McDonalds conquers All

McDonalds conquers All.

Breaking the food rules...the first step toward democracy.

Micro Apartments. Cow stalls are larger

My mayor Bloomberg has finally gone too far. He has created micro apartments that are 250 to 375 square feet.

This is an obvious real estate ploy to continue to jack up the rents in NYC.  People will pay around twelve hundred a month for the privledge to live in a cow stall, eat out of the toilet and enjoy the balcony that you can throw  yourself off of when u loose your mind.

How does this sound? A reality show in which Bloomberg lives in the complex with his family for six months.

Grandma Louise plays Show and Tell

Every Sunday my Grandma Louise comes over for Show and Tell. This week she brought over a giant stuffed broccoli. Who knew?

The Ultimate Flu Fighter. Kick Flu Ass

This drink called Kick Flu Ass, will deliver as promised.

In a mug, add hot water, tea, a generous splash of milk and three or four or five tablespoons of red cough syrup.

Stir slowly until till it turns a bright pink color.

If you add a splash of Jameson... please drink sitting down.

Kick Flu Ass