The first day of school is always a momentous day, filled with a tad bit of anxiety about the new teacher and excitement over seeing your friends. And my daughter was no different except this year, she actually chose her first day of school outfit. And the day’s winner was a dress from Children’s Place. […]
Where Were You Mommy on September 11?
Updated on the 16th anniversary of September 11. Over the years, I have been asked a host of questions from fellow New Yorkers and people I have met through my travels, plus my daughter has asked and I have responded to her and others with very short answers. But I thought it was time to […]
Balloons and Soft Futures – Wordless Wednesday
I ran across this series of Balloons by Matt Sheridan Smith at Metro Tech in Brooklyn, New York. On the face of it, I just thought what a weird juxtaposition of balloon figures but according to the placard, the figures represent commodities traded on the international futures market (huh! how often does art meets the […]
Summer List of Non-Accomplishments
Lists, what we do without them? Nothing, that’s what. Our brains would be a jumbled mess of to do lists. So like everyone, I make lists. And this summer, I had such grand plans to accomplish a gazillion things, but WOW, I wrote down all the things that weren’t done and I am shocked that […]
Flower London Taxi – Wordless Wednesday
Walking around New York, you just never know what you will see. Someone shipped a London Taxi and painted it with flowers for their own personal use.
Hurricane Irene Closed For Business Signs in New York City
Hurricane Irene has forced many stores to close in New York City because the trains are being shut down at 12 noon which means how will people get to their jobs. These are just a few of the signs I saw this morning on my journey to get D batteries for my flashlight.
What a Pig – Wordless Wednesday Linky
Wandering the West Side with gaynycdad and his son, we happened upon this very large pig. We of course, could not miss this ridiculous photo opp. As you can, Mitch’s son is quite the ham. Ah the differences between boys and girls. Like this article? Subscribe to NYC Single Mom by Email or NYC Single […]
4 Signs You Know You’re Having A Bad Week
I am thrilled it’s the start of a new week because last week was pretty horrible. And how do I know? 1. I had to buy three umbrellas last week – I was so rushed in the morning, I did not have time to check the daily forecast or have time to run back in for […]
4 Activities to Celebrate Before School Begins
School is about to begin for most of the country but us New York City kids go back to school September 8. Yes, September 8 and that is a post for another day. The problem with the late start date is that all the camps end August 20 which means parents have to scramble to […]
Blue Skies Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge
This week’s Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge hosted by Alicia at projectalicia.com and Kristi at liveandloveoutloud.com is Blue Skies. This was taken in Woodstock New York, home of the famed Woodstock concert. I am sure this piece of art was not around back in the 60’s. Totally cool art – 15 Minutes of Frame by […]
