Galungan (Holiday)

Orchid & an inhabitant of the Monkey Forest in Ubud, Bali ©Nina Buesing Corvallo

Speaking of Holidays, Galungan is being observed as we speak in Bali and I wish I was there.

PS: Hi, Rona!

Holiday in The City (Part Two)

Holiday Weekend in NYC ©Nina Buesing Corvallo

New York is such a treat during holidays. Many people leave and few come into town. The city thus quiets and one's pace slows. New York is many things, but lovely is rarely used to described it, but this weekend the city was lovely. We had a good (holiday) weekend! I hope you did too.

Holiday in The City (Part One)

July 4, 2011 NYC ©Nina Buesing Corvallo

Last night we had a champagne picnic on the roof with 'framily', nature put on a great show with a beautiful sunset and then we watched the fireworks and ended the evening sitting in beautifully restored Washington Square Park.

PS

Brooklyn native Rudi looking for a playmate ©Nina Buesing Corvallo

As mentioned in my previous post I am a cat enthusiast. Today I visited my schoolmate Kristiina Wilson, who is a fabulous photographer and extraordinary patron saint of NYC felines -- and met an adorable gang of kittens for adoption. We walked in and within a few minutes a tiny little monkey walked right up to the husband and planted herself on his lap. I was so taken I did not even take any pictures. Not taking a picture is the equivalent of me being speechless and it only happens in serious moments.

We have three cats already. Yes, three. Two are close to 20 years old and 10 month old Rudi, who is sweet as pie, just like his older brothers, but who might be in need for some company of someone closer to his age.
But committing to an animal is a big decision and a family decision. Because if you are a conscientious person you could very well be embarking on a two decade long journey. If you have that in you, go for it, it is incredibly rewarding. And if you are in NYC and are looking to adopt a kitten, let me know, and I can put you in touch with Kristiina.
And while you are at it, check out her work at: www.kristiinawilson.com.

Cat Enthusiast

Catapoolooza in BK ©Nina Buesing Corvallo

My husband says I am a cat enthusiast. And that much is true. I am glad he is not calling me cat krazy or a kitten junkie. He would too, if he thought I had crossed that line.
There are so many cats in New York. Cats are good in New York. If you have a cat you will not have rodents and probably not even roaches. And New York is full of vermin. So New Yorkers have a good relationship with felines. It is a symbiotic relationship.
Brooklyn in particular is full of cats. And during kitten season you will encounter cats everywhere.
Side Note: I totally dig the above ground Brooklyn pool scene.

Six Hours in Brooklyn (Part Three)

RedHook at Sunset & Back to Manhattan ©Nina Buesing Corvallo

Six Hours in Brooklyn (Part Two)

Greenpoint, Prospect Heights and RedHook ©Nina Buesing Corvallo

Six Hours in Brooklyn (Part One)

Onions Flowering, America and Brooklyn Beauty ©Nina Buesing Corvallo

Last weekend we spent mostly in Brooklyn. Saturday I think we walked for six hours straight. My idea of a good time. Minette graciously took us in for a little while, fed and re-hydrated us. Thank you!