If Only...

This is what I want NYC to look like after the snow tomorrow:

However, I don't think that our sky will be as clear as at this Dutch lake. Also, I think we have a few more buildings here.

Oh well, one can hope, right?

I leave you humming "Snow" (from White Christmas when they're on the train to Vermont.)

Kennedy Center Honors

My roommates and I watched the Kennedy Center Honor Awards last night. I was moved quite a few times while watching. The 5 being honored were:

Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen

Watching their life stories made me realize how strong that generation is. Those individuals came from nothing and made something of themselves. They didn't get famous because their parents were famous. It was raw talent, hard work and ambitious drive that got them to where they are now. I wonder if they ever thought, in a million years, that they would be so successful. They all deserve to be where they are and really, we should be showering them with praise and honors daily.

I leave you humming "Believe it Or Not (Theme from Greatest American Hero)."

Tinker Toys and Heroic Champions

So, by now all of you know the Yankees have won the World Series. This is their 27th series win and I couldn't be prouder. I was watching the final game when it hit me; I live in the same city as the Yankees!!! When they got that last Phillie out I heard rejoicing all over the neighborhood.

They make me a little prouder to be a New Yorker. I saw an article where it said all of New York City is in a "Yankee state-of-mind" today. I think that's true, especially with the Ticker Tape Parade happening this morning. I wanted to attend that parade so badly. I know that it's thousands of people crammed into a small stretch from Battery Place to City Hall called the Canyon of Heroes. But, I wanted to experience it for myself. I've always been a Yankees fan and to be in this city when they win for the first time in 9 years is epic. But, I had to work so I have to make do with pictures...

Every time they talked about the Ticker Tape parade, I kept thinking they were saying Tinker Toy. Imagine, if you will, a whole parade of floats made from tinker toys. Ha....

I leave you humming "We Are the Champions."

Positive Jealousy

Sara Hall

I never really liked to swim because I think it's unnatural for human beings to be completely submerged in water. But if you give me that guy on my wedding day, I would be happy to. He's hot enough to boil that water.

I leave you humming "Smoke on the Water."

Positive Jealousy

To be the one they're singing to.....especially the lead. Dibs.

I leave you humming "Carry On (My Wayward Son)." Obviously.

Positive Jealousy

                                                                                                              NASA/Reuters

Picture taken on the International Space Station of Astronaut Nicole Scott. Amazing what we've accomplished in a few years. To see what she's seeing....amazing.

I leave you humming "Interplanet Janet."

Positive Jealousy

                                                                                         Dan Kitwood / Getty Images

Pure joy on a hot day. Wish I were there.

I leave you humming "The Rainbow Connection."