Share Your World ~~ 2015 WEEK #31

On August 3, 2015 By dancingpalmtreesIn African American Queen, African Goddess, beach, Coney Island, Detour, Fuji Film Camera, Jones Beach, New York City, Ocean, seaside, Share Your World ~~ 2015 WEEK #31, Staycations, Woolworths6 Comments

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SHARE YOUR WORLD – 2015 WEEK #31

Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures?

I would rather take pictures than be in them. As I get older I have begun to lose fascination with my own image that I see in the Selfie obsessed Millennials. When I was a teenager back in the 70s my girlfriend and I would spend hours taking funny face photos in the Woolworth’s photo booths. If I remember correctly one could get four pictures for a quarter. Or was it a dollar? Now I avoid mirrors and cameras unless I’m at a special event of some sort.

Where do you like to vacation?

I prefer the seaside, the beach anywhere near the ocean if I get the chance. However I usually wind up taking Staycations within New York City but maybe in my next scheduled September and October vacations I can get out to Coney Island or Jones Beach.

If you had to describe your day as a traffic sign, what would it be?

List at least five favorite first names.

DeBorah

Stephen

Edward

Mable

Helen

Thelma

Gladys

Hattie

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

I’m grateful that I was able to attend two farewell functions for two young co-workers who are moving onto bigger and better things. Looking forward this week to continuing with my health diet and improving my over all well-being.

Bye, Bye Rosetta Stone!

On April 16, 2015 By dancingpalmtreesIn Hispanic, New York, New York City, Spanish4 Comments

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Take That, Rosetta!.”

Take That, Rosetta!

If you could wake up tomorrow and be fluent in any language you don’t currently speak, which would it be? Why? What’s the first thing you do with your new linguistic skills?

Spanish.

Large Hispanic population in New York. In fact Spanish is the most widely spoken language in New York at least I believe so. Also Spanish is like a second language here. Many jobs require that applicants speak, read and write Spanish.

Shock my Spanish speaking friends by fluently conversing with them. They would be so pleased because they always encourage me to practice and watch the Novelas.

I Love New York!! The Big Apple!!

On March 19, 2015March 19, 2015 By dancingpalmtreesIn Gotham, New York City, Ralph Kramden, The Big Apple, We Built This City3 Comments

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “We Built This City.”

What do you love most about the city / town / place that you live in?

The Energy of the People and the variety of cultures, ethnicity, faiths, foods and belief systems. Accents, costumes, clothing, all sartorial splendor that does not end or begin with 7th Avenue or the Fashion Police. The fast pace of the Uptown, Downtown & Midtown. The flow along Jamaica Avenue, Merrick Blvd., Fulton Street, Nostrand Avenue and Broadway Junction. From Fashion to Finance New York has got it Going On!!

New York is the Greatest City in the World as evidenced by Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel and Jay Z!!

Frank Sinatra – New York, New York

https://youtu.be/6YjIsUc4Ank

New York Always and Forever in my Heart, Mind, Spirit and Soul!!

Billy Joel New York State of Mind

https://youtu.be/ol0dPJdzm1M

Alright Brother Jay Z and SiStar Alicia Keys Time to Represent!!!

“Empire State of Mind” JAY Z | Alicia Keys [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

https://youtu.be/0UjsXo9l6I8

The Big Apple!! Take a bite and you won’t be disappointed!!

What do you like the least about it?

The MTA aka Mass Transit System. The fare keeps going up and the service gets worse. Buses and subway trains take longer and longer to show up and when they do they are jammed packed with commuters!

If you were mayor, what would be the most important problem you’d tackle? How would you tackle it?

Reduce the fare back down to $1.00. Increase the amount of subway trains and buses. Hire more transit workers to operate and clean the trains and buses also add extra transit police for safety, especially when coming home late at night from work. school or worship service.

Ralph Kramden statue outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal, NYC

East Coast Style!! My City! My City!! Above all Others!! Cat Woman Runs this City!! Tigress Rules the Night Air! The Queen of Queens is on Her Throne and You just got Owned!

Fifty Sultry Sexy

Halloween 2013 ~ Year of the Tiger!!

Me channeling Cat Woman Halloween 2011