Have a nice Weekend!

 What are you doing this weekend? For those of you who are in the New York City vicinity here are a few ideas of some free activities for a fun weekend!

Staten Island Ferry - View the Statue of Liberty and more as you cruise to Staten Island.

photo courtesy of David Jones at Unsplash

Take a walk in Central Park - Love Central Park.  So much to see.  Always someone performing.  Always a photo shoot of a couple getting married.  Visit the zoo! Watch the boats and relax at the Boat House! Bird watch.  So many different species of birds in the park.

Above nine photos courtesy of Dr. Doug Segan

photo courtesy of Chris Turgeon at Unsplash

photo courtesy of Erin Song at Unsplash

Visit Bryant Park for Movie Nights and so much more! Bryant Park has so many activities for the entire family.  There are Yoga classes, book readings, activities for the kids, etc.   Check this out for a fun-filled weekend!!

photo courtesy of Jean-Christophe BENOIST

photo courtesy of  Krisztina Papp at Unsplash

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. It is one of the best places to view the downtown skyline. The bridge has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. 

photot courtesy of Hunter Bates at Unsplash

photo courtesy of Marco Lenti at Unsplash

People enjoying Manhattan from Dumbo, Brooklyn 

I love walking on the Upper East Side in the 80's on Madison.  The window shopping is so great and there are markets that you can stop in for a bite to eat.  You can also visit the Ralph Lauren Store and grab an iced coffee or iced tea.  Walk by the MET and look at all the vendors displaying and selling their artwork.  

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Silent Movie

I just saw "The Artist" starring Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo.  John Goodman also stars in it.  
 It was done as a silent movie as it was about a silent movie star.  Great movie.  So cleverly done.  I highly recommend it.  

Romantic Movies

Hi Ladies,
It has been such a gray and rainy day that it reminded me of staying in and watching an old romantic movie.  So I started to think of some romantic movies.

 Doctor Zhivago

Gone With The Wind

Some Like It Hot

                                                                    

West Side Story

Splendor In The Grass

                                                                    

Funny Girl

                                                                    

Love Story

                                                                                

Pretty Woman

                                                                

Did you ever have a love affair like one of these?  Or do they only happen in the movies?

Going To The Movies.......alone?!?

By Wendy Joy


I just wanted to see "Marley & Me"  No big deal.  I love Jennifer Aniston and I love dogs. I would pass by the theatre and see the big juicy movie poster and the big bold letters up on the marquee.  "Marley & Me."
I had no one to see this movie with and my boys are well past the age of seeing movies with me.  "Marley & Me"  yup!   

I was walking home one day from the health food store with a couple of light bags.  Of course I walked right by the theatre on 64th and 2nd and there it was! I checked the time and it was starting in a few minutes!  Fate!  I needed to make a move!   I went numb... and before I knew it my feet were taking me into the theatre......ALONE!   I had never seen a movie alone before.  Isn't that for people who are alone?  There I was with my grocery bags (nothing perishable) on line at the theatre.  There were a few people in front of me and I already knew I had to take action.  I looked at my cell phone and pretended I was meeting someone there!  Perfect plan!  Getting up to the ticket booth is the most difficult...."one for Marley & Me"  I wanted to tell the person in the ticket booth  that my invisible friend would be coming in a second and paying for her own ticket!  





Omg!  I was busy........I had to go to the bathroom (with grocery bags...how disgusting), buy popcorn and find a seat alone!!!  Luckily the movie was just starting so the lights were low and people were seated......no one could take pity on me and I could find a seat away from the crowd.  (Five people.)   I took my aisle seat, put my jacket next to me and there I was....at the movies!  Should I call people and tell them??? 

 I needed to share the news with a few people while the previews were on ....I texted my best friend and said "I'm at the movies alone!"  I'm sure she was thrilled beyond belief, completely blown away....... I know I felt it! I acted confident and cool in case anyone looked my way.  I was strong!

As soon as the movie ended my jacket was on so fast I didn't know what happened.  You can't sit there alone and watch the credits.......Unless you are going to pretend that your friend wrote, directed or starred in the movie and that is the reason you had to check it out with your grocery bags alone in the middle of the day.  Otherwise you bolt!

You are supposed to leave Marley & Me in tears, but I was smiling because of my huge accomplishment.

   Now I get to see every chick flick there is! 

Basic tips are as follows:

• Don't go opening weekend. (you need to have no more than 20 people in the theater with you)

                                       

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• Go when the previews have started. (low lights and seat positioning) 
• Bring a sweater or stuffed animal in case you have to use the bathroom. (leaving nothing behind could look like a total exit) 
• And if you see someone you know on the line just tell them you are there to check out the times for you and your husband/friend/date for later that evening!!!  Then leave and try another day.

Opening Weekend...for professionals only!