It Was 20 Years Ago Today – Part 3

Plastic bags are not okay but this one is cute and was recycled!

Plastic bags are not okay but this one is cute and was recycled!

The Candi Dish has been busy cooking up something REALLY big so please pardon the fact that Part 3 of my 20th Anniversary of living in Manhattan (which actually occurred in May) is being posted at the end of July!

From Andy Warhol’s “Dollar Signs” series.  This one hangs in Christie’s in Rockefeller Center

From Andy Warhol’s “Dollar Signs” series. This work hangs in Christie’s in Rock Center

“John Finley Walk” Silhouette on the East River named after a man dedicated to education who loved to walk the perimeter of Manhattan

“John Finley Walk” Silhouette on the East River named after a man dedicated to education who loved to walk the perimeter of Manhattan

Honoring Barbra Streisand  for her film career at the 40th annual Chaplin Award at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in 2013 was an incredibly memorable evening

Honoring Barbra Streisand for her film career at the 40th annual Chaplin Award at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in 2013 was an incredibly memorable evening

A bench in Central Park dedicated to the incomparable Jim Henson

A bench in Central Park dedicated to the incomparable Jim Henson

“Tribeca Talks Director Series" is a fantastic opportunity during the Tribeca Film Festival to experience brilliance like that of Ron Howard who was interviewed by Brian Williams

“Tribeca Talks Director Series” is a fantastic opportunity during the Tribeca Film Festival to experience brilliance like that of Ron Howard who was interviewed by Brian Williams

Still giving peace a chance, at Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree in Chelsea

Still giving peace a chance, at Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree in Chelsea

My feet welcoming fall 2013 and always in admiration of great New Yorkers

My feet welcoming fall 2013 and in constant admiration of great New Yorkers

George Washington took the oath of office as our first President at Federal Hall on Wall Street

George Washington took the oath of office as the 1st US President at Federal Hall on Wall St

Keith Haring’s 170 foot long mural in Greenwich Village on a wall that connected the Carmine Street Pool to the James J. Walker Park handball court was painted in August 1987 and still stands today.

Keith Haring’s 170 foot long mural in Greenwich Village on a wall that connected the Carmine Street Pool to the James J. Walker Park handball court was painted in August 1987 and still stands today.

 Father Mychal Judge was a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest who served as a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department.  Born in Brooklyn, Mychal dedicated his life to helping others and was known for his extraordinary works of charity and deep spirituality.  While offering aid and prayers for the rescuers at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001, Father Mychal Judge was injured and killed.  He was 68 years old. Each September 11th, I attend a Memorial Service at St. Bart’s Cathedral and at the 2013 service, members of “Mychal’s Message” handed out prayer cards memorializing a man that impacted countless lives. This is a photo of the card.


Father Mychal Judge was a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest who served as a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. Born in Brooklyn, Mychal dedicated his life to helping others and was known for his extraordinary works of charity and deep spirituality. While offering aid and prayers for the rescuers at the World Trade Center to which he rushed to help on the morning of September 11, 2001, Father Mychal Judge was injured and killed. He was 68 years old. Each September 11th, I attend a Memorial Service at St. Bart’s Cathedral to honor the Firefighters from my neighborhood who lose their lives that tragic day.  At the 2013 service, members of “Mychal’s Message” handed out prayer cards memorializing a selfless, giving, beautiful man whose daily work impacted countless lives. This is a photo of the card.

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating Meathead as the 41st Annual Recipient of the Charlie Chaplin Award for his contribution to film

Celebrating Meathead as the 41st Annual Recipient of the Charlie Chaplin Award for his contribution to film

There are just SO many photos to share. Each of these photos is connected to a person. Living in New York, one has access to extraordinary people or their legacies. Every day.

Fall into Autumn in New York

Leaf at my Feet

It is invigorating when the crisp autumn air fills the open spaces of Manhattan. I have been pointedly observing the extra spring in people’s steps as we welcome the fall weather.

In each season there are important places to visit in NY so that your senses may experience the changes. Strolling along The High Line when the weather is brisk is one such joy.

For those who do not know about The High Line, it is an elevated pubic park built on an historic freight rail line that runs 1.45 miles on the West Side of the City (parallel to the Hudson River) between Gansevoort Street and West 34th Street.

The rail line was used to transport goods between factories, warehouses and Penn Station between 1934 and 1980 at which point it lay dormant for 25 years (except for the grass, trees and plants that grew on the tracks) and was saved from demolition in 1999 by two dedicated neighbors who partnered with the City to preserve the area. Reconstruction began in 2006 to create a sustainable public green space and it opened to all in 2009. The High Line, which is owned by the City of New York, offers its visitors terrific views, history, plant life, a resting spot (particularly if you nab a chaise lounge) and local NYC food vendors. For complete information on its history, tours and maps, check out the official website: www.thehighline.org

Plants and Rail Tracks

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