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Frankie

Francesca Lillian Clark

Photo by Diana DeLucia

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Bell telephone, desk set phone

BEECHWOOD 4-5789

You know this blog likes to take trips back into the world of long gone now – that is my own childhood and young adulthood, lol!  We’ve looked at classic cars, vintage board games and even phrases that have gone the way of the past.  Today I have a list of sounds your kids have probably never heard.

Gail, ever my faithful contributor, sent me a link to the  Mental__Floss website which is a true treasure trove of the odd, the strange, the creative, the inventive and certainly the nostalgic.  This post on their site is all about sounds of items and circumstances that have disappeared from our culture and everyday life.  When you hear/see them, I bet you’ll smile to yourself as each one brings back its own set of unique memories.  Enjoy the sounds of yesteryear!

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/106713

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It’s not just New York City folklore, there really is a secret train station located underneath the Waldorf-Astoria.  I’ve never seen it and you probably won’t either but here’s a chance to see some great photos of the station and the famous FDR train.  My friend Gail, sent me this article in The Gothamist:  Take a look!  http://gothamist.com/2011/11/07/photos.php#photo-1

secret train staion, Waldorf Astoria, Franklin Delano Roosevelt

The FDR Train

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Oh it’s good to be so young, no worries, no bills, the sun is shining and wearing PINK!

Finley Ray Clark, Finny

Sweetie Face

Photo by Diane DeLucia

Finny, Finley Ray Clark

Just Another Day on the Playground

 

 

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A couple of weeks ago, NBC News ran a story about penguins in New Zealand after an oil spill in the area (makes you want to quote Sarah Palin doesn’t it? “Drill baby drill“).  Anyway the oil spilled and the penguins got soaked in it.  In order to prevent the penguins from ingesting toxic oil when they preen themselves, a dedicated group of knitters is providing sweaters for the little creatures!  Take a look – you will have to watch a 28 second ad first but even that is cute.

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"Yes it's me -Clark"

I love my little rat

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Everyone knows the colors of Autumn are glorious.  Trips through New England are annual pilgrimage for hundreds, maybe thousands of people.  Here in New York City, the weather is warmer longer and we are south of the New England states.  The leaves are finally turning in the park and the season’s last flowers are in full bloom.  Take a look!

A Bee Bends Over

Yellow Daisies of Autumn

Carpet of Color in Central Park

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Let’s face it, Capitalism is our core and it didn’t take long for somebody (and I suspect it was one of the 99%) to figure out a way to make money from the movement. Take a look!

we are the 99%

Tee Shirt du jour

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Please note the growth, progress and confidence two years can produce.  In 2009, Finley began picking away on her piano.

"Chop Sticks"?

"What would you like to hear?"

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Amuse yourself with these two tasty tidbits.  Raptor Fest 2011 in Central Park this past Sunday.  This show was produced by Hawk Creek Wildlife.  True to the intent of an amuse-bouche, more photos will follow…..

Turkey Vulture, raptor fest, Wild hawk creek

Turkey Vulture

owl, Hawk Creek Wildlife,

Cute Little Fella

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