Snapshots from Tuesday

The view from my window of winter trees and snow -- always reminds me of Breughel and the Christmas cards my parents sent in the 1950's.

How bright and moderne the Empire State Building looks in the afternoon sun.

Samson and Lily are well outfitted for the season, but Hodges' own coat is enough.

The spire of Holy Apostles church on 9th Avenue and a distant view of the Hudson. Something seems to be on fire on the right.

Harry, a friend's cat, does not want Buster to get hold of his ginger root. No way!

I'm so sad that Tessa Edwards has died. Go here for more thoughts on this splendid friend.

Pets in Science Fiction

I love pets and grew up with quite a variety from dogs, to cats and rabbits, birds, chickens, etc. My favorite pets are cats and that got me thinking about Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation and his cat Spot. I liked very much that Data wanted to care for a living creature and thus learn to be more human, be responsible for feeding and caring for his cat, and write poetry and paint using his cat as the subject matter.
Here is a funny and sweet vid of Data and his wonderful cat Spot.



RIP Micah, you were loved and cherished and have now crossed the Rainbow Bridge. To my sister and brother in law, my thoughts and hugs are sent out to you.

Rat, Cat, Bird, Child etc.

A rat in the Meatpacking District.

Such beady eyes.

A cat who may or may not get adopted.

ASPCA van on 23rd St.

A present from Turkey. Blue indeed.

More blue. High Line.

Wednesday evening.

Buster usually lives in his own blog.

Here he makes a celebrity guest appearance.

Thinking Black and White and Chelsea

A cat entertainment system.(Pet Store 23rd St.)

 This can be replicated (free) at home by turning on the faucet just a little bit.

 Provides hours of harmless enjoyment.

Black and white windows. Always elegant. 22nd St.

See above. 

Posh and Becks looking very buff on 10th Avenue.

Magnolia on 22nd Street.