Category Archives: the view from here

The view from here…

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

After a few days of tornado inspired weather and non-stop rain, I wanted to share the reason why even when the sun comes out, we can still be tempted to stay at home…

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Seed for Song

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

With the coming of Spring, we have reintroduced our increasingly popular ‘seed for song’ program on the balcony. We started it a few years ago, and in that time have recognised blue jays, hummingbirds and finches enjoying the exchange. But … Continue reading →

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Well heeled and Havaianas

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Our neighbours upped the ante. It is common practice to leave your wet boots outside your apartment door rather than drip them inside on wintry days. So there can be an interesting assortment of foot wear and umbrellas along the … Continue reading →

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Let it snow!

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

I can’t imagine ever becoming blase about snow, or ceasing to get excited at the prospect of it falling. It is absolutely magical. So when the blizzard started to swirl into town last night I was glued to the window, … Continue reading →

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Frozen art

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Winter has created a work of art in the Bryant Park fountain on the corner of 42nd and 6th Avenue. A week ago the fountain was frozen solid, but yesterday it had melted just enough to catch the light with … Continue reading →

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Into the blue

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

The skies were still blue in NYC this morning – it wasn’t a dream, thanks to the binders full of women! The female lobby pulled out all stops to return a legitimate leader to the White House and even though I … Continue reading →

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Autumn – the view from here…

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Who needs a TV…?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

It’s all happening in midtown this morning. While the details are at the ‘breaking news’ stage, the number of helicopters in the sky are a dead giveaway. By the time I walked over to the next block, fifth avenue was … Continue reading →

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Sydney skyscaper

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

I felt a familiar sea breeze on the west side this week and looking up I realised why…..

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Cool relief

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

I’m sure it felt as good as it looked for this pigeon when the cool change dramatically blew through Manhattan today. It was 100*F ( 37.7*C ) with 92% humidity, and suddenly there was thunder and lightening and hail. Hail!? … Continue reading →

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