Friggin’ scary snowman
Ok so I thought my gym which I rarely see was a friendly place until I saw chucky the snowman staring at me. He’s laughing at my dimples. Not the ones on my face.
What a difference a day or two or three makes…
So, there is nothing like the glory of freshly fallen snow in Manhattan. Especially on day 1, it leaves one to wonder, “am I really in Manhattan?”
Even these guys are stuck.
Same street, next day: all wet, all trafficked, all the time.
And lastly, the snow in Manhattan, three days later, as we always are, Black as the Driven Snow:
A few more awesome snow pics
Take that, Hawaii.
Silent snow…
First time in NY so silent, even the snowplows are quiet. Click for whole image.
Is it Really Christmas in Florida too?
Twas the night before Christmas
and down here in Boca,
I was sitting at Starbucks,
Drinking my mocha.
I know we’re all Jewish,
But was wondering still,
if Santa would come here
and give us a thrill.
On my way home,
no Christmas lights did I see,
on the houses, the windows,
not even the trees.
What a strange feeling.
Not a decoration in sight.
Was it really December
or a warm summer’s night?
The restaurants were busy,
Christmas dinners not planned.
Never, not down here
in warm Boca Land.
At home all was quiet.
I left out Kosher wine,
In case Santa came here
For the very first time.
Snoozing came easy
To me Christmas Eve.
Not waiting for presents
That Santa might leave
Then all of a sudden
He pulled up in his Jag,
With a sack full of presents
Each sporting a tag.
Oh Bloomies, oh Saks
Computers and more.
He knows where to shop,
We DO the same stores!
He asked for some lox,
Some bagels and jelly.
He said that he came
To fill up his belly!
“Oh blintzes! Oh kasha!
He said with a smile
For farfel ,and latkes
I’ve come quite a mile”
He ate all the goodies,
Ruggela en mass
When he finally arose, he moaned,
“Oy such bad gas!”
“But a long night’s ahead,
And I want you to know.
From Boca I leave for
New York and the snow.”
What a great night
I thought with a sigh.
That jolly old Santa
Is such a nice guy.
As I cleared off the table
I heard with delight
“Shalom to you all,
and OY-VEY what a night!!
(Author Unknown)
I am not the only one who doesn’t like snow!
Feuding trees
It’s that time of year again folks, and, sorry for re-blogging, but there it is in all it’s GLORY, Menorah Ginormo. So, while there is no tree yet, I am sure that this and the two other menorahs on the concierge desk in my apartment building should make all those religious ones very happy, that once again, us Jews were not left behind the eight ball on East 31st. Street.
First Posted: December 9, 2009
There it is, in black and white (really color) but alas, today, I walked into my building and Christmas had arrived. Or shall I say Hanukah? In a big way. And I mean REALLY big. So, I say to the doorman “what the F*ck is that ginnormous OUTDOOR menorah doing in the lobby?” And he’s like, well apparently there were some complaints that Hanukah was under represented. And I’m like, “it’s supposed to be. Judiasm is about subtlety. Jeez louise”. And at that very moment, one of my brethren stopped by after a glance at the Menorah Tree and gleefully exclaimed, “it’s about time!”.
What is this world coming to?
