Tag Archives: New York

Meowsers!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

If only animals could talk, what tales would Willow tell? From The New York Times: A calico cat named Willow, who disappeared from a home near the Rocky Mountains five years ago, was found on Wednesday on a Manhattan street … Continue reading →

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Retrieved: Rescue Dogs of 9/11

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

While browsing the NY Times for yesterday’s post, I came across a photo feature on portraits of 9/11 rescue dogs, ten years later. From the NY Times: Orion, age 13, Vacaville, Calif. He worked at the World Trade Center for … Continue reading →

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New York News Feed

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

New York dogs may have the rolling green lawns of Central Park, a booming squirrel and pigeon population, and a people and dog-watching scene that is second to none.  But, as detailed in a recent New York Times article, the … Continue reading →

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Let them eat Foie Gras

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

When I’ve gone on a trip, I always like to bring back a few presents.  It was in midtown Manhattan, at Rockefeller Center, that I found Miss Toki’s special gift. I had wandered into Bouchon Bakery, an outpost of Chef … Continue reading →

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You never know what’s around the corner

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

New York has the element of surprise on its side.  Just when you’re starting to feel like the city is too expensive, too crowded, too much . . . you experience one of those delightful and sometimes absurd New York … Continue reading →

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Courage, Please

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

When you attend a professional conference and you don’t know anyone, it can take some effort to put on a friendly face and talk to complete strangers. But as I found out yesterday, that’s nothing compared with stopping the perpetually-in-motion … Continue reading →

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Day 1: The Daily Toki takes New York!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Toki is chilling in Venice Beach with her dad while I’m here for a conference in New York City. The weather is perfect, and the conference is right near Washington Square Park. I’ve been enjoying the great food (and amazing … Continue reading →

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