NYC Subway Sightings

Yes, that's a beer can in her ear LOL. It's a beer can earring! You can get yours at the local beer store. Drink your jewelery accessory and kill two birds with one stone. I suggest you drink the beer before you attempt this at home.

Who knows it might catch on. Send me pics of your beer can jewelery.

Day of Loss

Today I lost two friends. First my little bird Hiccup that has been with me for five years and Juan a chimp at a facility in Florida called Save the Chimpe. http://savethechimips.org/. I'm just posting a little pick of my bird and Juan.

Juan spent fifteen years in solitary confinement in a research center before he was found by Save the Chimps. Please take the time to donate to this wonderful organization. I will be taking a volunteer vacation there this winter and will keep you posted.

Henry in the Hydrangea's by Kay Hall

I went to Mystic Conneticut for my summer vacation. Here are my pics.

My Summer Vacation Mystic Conneticut 2010

I had a great time in Mystic Connecticut. We went to an exclusive area called Lord's Point. That means that you can't buy your way in... you have to be invited. Peter and I and Henry had an amazing time. We were surrounded by Hollywood royalty. Our fabulous hostess had a famous mom who was the agent of Marlene Dietrich and Charlton Heston just to name a few.

Here are some of our pics. And yes that's the real color of the the hydrangea's. By the way it was lobster season and we bought them fresh and cooked right off a roadside fisherman! As you can see the house was built on stilts right in the water the ocean was at my feet . I woke every morning at dawn to let the mist greet me. Definitely mystical and magical!!!!

We were also invited to a private fireworks show at the mansion across the bay ( can't tell you who) but it was awesom.

Debt Diet Oprah Transferring Credit Payments

Transferring your credit card balance to another credit card company

SITUATION: Your credit card company will not lower your interest rates so you are looking
for another credit card company to assume your debt. This means that the "new company" will pay the old company-- in full --for you and take over your loan. You pay them from now on.

This is like a second mortgage. Not a good idea for some...but maybe for others. The "new credit card company" that wants your business, expects you to be in bad financial trouble which means you might be late one payment.

And. if the small print of the contract reads something like this, "should you be late your offer for a zero A.P.R is null and void and your new interest rate will be set by the company".

Then you must ask yourself one serious questions that will save your butt.

Question 1. Are you completely confident that you will never be late, never just pay the minimum, and use it for small purchases?

If the answer is no, then do not transfer your debt.

If the answer is yes then this is a good option for you.

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Money Saving Tips

I've got three great money saving tips for you. First call your credit card company and ask them to put a cap on your credit line. That way charges will NOT go through if your just a dollar over which can cost you an overpayment fee of at least $30.00.

The second tip isn't brought up much but will save you bundle. Technology is costing us a fortune. Take the web off your phone. With most plans you'll still be able to text and get your email but no web. That will save you upwards of five hundred dollars a year.

Third get an old TV set and a pair of bunny ears and get rid of the cable.

Best Day Trip in New York City

I have a treat for you! There is nowhere in the city where you can get this view of Manhattan, enjoy a cold draft and wiggle your toes in the sand. Visit Governor's Island this weekend.

To get there, take the 4 subway line to Bowling Green and walk toward the Staten Island Ferry. The ferry to Governor's it to the left. The boats leave every half hour on the hour and it's free and open to the public.

This Saturday the Island is hosting a Beer Garden Party with over 300 micro breweries from around the country. There will be live music and it all starts at 3:00. Don't miss this sunset!

Peter G. Pereira Art Installation

This is the "Tress of Life" art installation by artist Peter G. Pereira. He wraps the trees to tell their story, the time they have been here, and reveals their soul with his lines. This was a special exhibit through the Figment organization. I highly recommend that you take a trip to the island. Just go to the Bowling Green subway and walk to the ferry. It's all free and open to the public a great NYC getaway!!!

Light's Out!

The walk lights are out on 86th and second avenue. This is an incredibly busy intersection and if they don't fix this it's just a matter of time before someone has an accident.

Congradulations Bret!!!

I'd like to congratulate Bret Michaels not only for his miraculous recovery but for winning Celebrity Apprentice! Bret made a great step forward for hard working artists everywhere. He proved that the creative types while engaged in their own methods of problem solving can rise above Wall Street and hang their heads high.

I've worked on corporate projects many times and the "wall of silence" I've encountered because I'm a creative problem solver has been overwhelming.

Maybe now corporate American will stand up, take notice and start to hire the right people for the job. I defy any wallstreeter to walk a week as an artist, feed yourself and pay the rent.

Bravo Bret!!!!

Great Charity Event and Peter G. Pereira

Did you know that the church of the Epiphany on 74th and York Ave. feeds over a hundred people a week in a homeless dinner program that serves three courses?? Did you know that the food is healthy and cooked from scratch ?

Did you know that you could go to a fabulous event to support this program. That's right for a mere $40.00 ( all of which goes to the program) will be held on Friday June 4th from 6:30-10:00. There will be gourmet endless appetizers, great wine. This is an awesome place to meet new friends.

And don't forget about the live auction with, blow-you -away trips, and Yankees tickets. Call 212-737-2720 to reserve!

Also artist Peter G. Pereira will be creating an original art installation by wrapping the church pillars which are 15 feet tall and 9 feet wide!

House of the Redeemer

Every year Peter G. Pereira donates a piece of art to the House of the Redeemer located at 5 East 95th street. They host a garden party and silent auction in early June. And what my ask is this place? Well, this is the home of the Episcopalian nuns in NYC. It's also a wonderful place for a retreat in NYC.

My most favorite Bush

This is my most favorite bush EVER!! It blooms these beautiful pink flowers, and seems to last forever. A friend told me its the Rodendron bush. But I just call it the Rhode Island. You can see this beauty on York avenue, east side between 84th and 85th.

Arizona Immigration Law

So you what to know what the problem is with this horrific law? Let me illuminate you.
First, it is a standard fact that the police and immigration do not mix. If you get arrested for something the police have no business investigating your immigration status. Now that's all changed under the law. The police can pull anyone over at anytime and report their status.

The second and most disgusting part about this law is a little more complicated. Say for example you are a refugee who came here twenty years ago and you've never applied for Citizenship although you are legally a landed resident.

Under the previous federal immigration law you have to commit a felony in order to be deported. A felony as we all know is a serious crime of car theft, bank theft, murder, and rape. And this is where the new immigration law in Arizona get nuts. The definition of a felony under the law in not what you'd think.

The unbelievable fact is that under the immigration law a felony is defined as any crime that comes with a maximum sentence of a year or more. So in effect a small misdemeanor charge in criminal court becomes a felony in immigration court and basically you can piss on the street get arrested and get deported for a felony! Now got it? Now fight it!

Irises in Carl Schurz Park

Irises in Carl Schurz Park

Gardening at the Carl Schurz Park

These beauties can be found right at the entrance of the park. I'm not sure what they are so I'll need your help.

The purple flowers at the rear seem to be part of a bush tree thing.

Flowers on the Upper East Side

By far the Gristedes on 86th and 1st have the best fresh flowers at incredible prices. Who new there were so many flowers on the Upper East Side. I'm keeping my eyes open for you.

Flowers on the Upper East Side

I'm not sure what these are but it's sure worth a walk up there to check it out. You can find them on 86th and first on the north side of the street.

Gardening at Carl Schurz Park

Did I mention that the daffodils have been planted and are blooming at the Carl Schurz Park?