I'd Do Anything...

..for you dears, anything! And that includes going out in the snow to take pictures of wintry white in New York City. My blog sisters have spoken and I will be happy to capture the first snow fall to share. For any one who knows me at all knows what a sacrifice that is. Buttercup doesn't do snow, unless it's just about mandatory, as in commuting to work. I haven't been a big fan of snow since I became adult enough -- about the age of ten -- to join in family snow shoveling and we had lots of snow! I lived in New Hampshire for a year in college and there was one week in December where we had five feet of snow. Though it's not quite snow the third strike for wintry weather happened almost 14 years ago, where I slipped on a broken and icy curb and broke my elbow. Two surgeries, months of physical therapy and now it's just a scar and a bad memory, but I do keep a fear of falling on icy sidewalk. But for you my dears, I will be out with camera in hand for the first snow fall with pleasure! Though on reflection I may do my picture taking from the lobby of my building looking out.

I also was just a little late for work this morning trying to capture my first holiday photo of the season, a display of a Christmas tree at Radio City. I saw very few decorations in midtown this morning, so I was delighted to espy between the crowds and trucks my first decoration in this area. I promise lots more to come.

Holiday shopping tip for any New York blog readers...which may just be Teacherfish. This Saturday and Sunday Goddard Riverside Houses at Columbus and 88th Street has a wonderful half-price book sale to benefit their activities. Publishers donate lots of books in every category and it's great. I plan to spend Sunday afternoon there, both for gifts and for new books to read. It's one of my favorite afternoons and I always come away loaded down, but so happy with my new treasures.