December 31, 2009

Happy New Year



Happy New Year

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December 18, 2009

Arlington, Virginia: Laying of the Wreaths; things to do

Laying of the Wreaths












Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held,
your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell,
the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell . . .



Merrill Worcesterthese, owner of Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, donated 4,000 wreaths for Arlington graves in 1992, and he's been donating several thousand more every year since. See more in this video.



December 16, 2009

Hong Kong at dusk


Hong Kong at dusk


At this website, place your cursor at the top of the photo. You will notice it is 6:10 PM. Bring the mouse down slowly over the photo without pressing the button on the mouse. Do not right or left click. Night appears, the lights come on, and at 7:40 PM it's dark!

 




December 14, 2009

ARTWALK in Mazatlan, Mexico--part 1; things to do

artist with cat paintings in Mazatlan, Mexico

ARTWALK IN MAZATLAN, PT. 1

First Friday, 4-8pm, Nov-May. Free.

On this self-guided tour of Mazatlan, participants not only get to walk the quiet back streets of the old town, but they gain access to some of the beautiful historical buildings and even to a few homes. I met an artist who paints cats and also saves them from the streets, keeping the kitties in a sort of mini-kennel in her studio/home. Among my favorite stops: the colorfully renovated old structure that houses the Casa de Leyendas Bed & Breakfast; a small complex of shops with an inviting cafe in its courtyard. Artwalk is relatively new, now only in its third year, with 24 sites and more than 41 participating artists.



ARTWALK in Mazatlan, Mexico--part 2

More places to see cats when you travel.


image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

December 12, 2009

NYC: The Pickle Guys, things to do

The Pickle Guys in NYC

The Pickle Guys 

49 Essex, Lower East Side, (888) 4-PICKLE, (212) 656-9739. Sun-Thur 9-6, F 9-4.

The new guys on the block, this pickle shop known as The Pickle Guys opened in 2001. Choose from seven types of barrel-cured pickles plus pickled vegetables. All pickling is done on premises. A list of historical synagogues in the neighborhood is posted at their website.









December 9, 2009

NYC: Economy Candy; things to do

penny candy at Economy Candy store in NYC

Economy Candy 

108 Rivington, Lower East Side, (800) 352-4544.

Here since 1937, the old-time Economy Candy store is stuffed with penny candy, dried fruits and nuts, and assorted halvah, but modern delights such as gummy brains and chocolate eyeballs are also on the menu.





image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

December 7, 2009

Pacific Palisades, California: Cafe Vida; restaurant review

Cafe Vida 

15317 Antioch St., (310) 573-1335. B-D daily; $-$$.

As busy and crowded as a bee hive, popular little Cafe Vida has seating indoors and out. The extensive menu offers many organic items, and eggs—breakfast is served all day--are cage free. Especially tasty items include a tuna melt, a Mexicali veggie burger, sweet potato fries, and green lemonade (sounds weird—the green comes from spinach--but is actually very good). You can skip the macaroni and cheese—it looks and tastes like it came out of a box. Oh, yeah, and celebrities like it here, too. I spotted Hilary Swank dining in the sun when I lunched here a few weeks ago.



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December 3, 2009

Portland, Oregon: Pok Pok; restaurant review

3226 S.E. Division St., (503) 232-1387. L M-F, D M-Sat; $. No reservations

entrance to Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
entrance to Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon


Superb versions of Thai street foods such as fish-sauce chicken wings (a must-order), mild curry noodle soup, and spicy steak salad are on the exotic seasonal menu at popular Pok Pok--a casual ramshackle collection of indoor and outdoor venues. When available, a whole fish special to pick at with chopsticks is a prime choice, and grilled boar collar—a delicacy—is appreciated by gourmets. Any vegetarian dishes are either vegan or can be made vegan. An excellent whiskey bar operates inside.




welcome sign at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
welcome sign at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon


interior of Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
interior of Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon


famous chicken wings at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
famous chicken wings at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon


more delicious dishes at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
more delicious dishes at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon






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updated 4-24-18 



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