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For an opinionated woman such as I, blogging is an excellent outlet. This is one of many fori that I use to bloviate. Enjoy! Comment on my commentary.

Coffee coffee coffee

787 offers a vibrant coffee even without the “whiskey” gimmick

Once you get into good coffee territory, there’s coffee that’s passable, coffee that’s wonderful, coffee, memorable coffee. Etc.

Sometimes the coffee is excellent and it has a bite.

The latter is true of the latte at 787, a miniscule coffee bar on 70th Street west of 1st Avenue.

The bite comes from what I sense is the Spanish brew offered here. Miniscule as it is 787 offers food and catering.

I have a feeling that this is an update for both your cleaning instead.

Let’s take a look

How do you unwind after a demanding day?

Not stuck in traffic.
Watching traffic get sticky.
River’s just over the rise.
A Juliet balcony
Prediction
More predictable predicaments!

Look, up in the sky

My friend A. said “oh it would so much nicer without those water towers.”

I beg to differ. Water towers are ultra New York City. I, for one, get pleasure at looking up to find them.

James Cagney Way

James Cagney was born on the Upper East Side. When he lived here, the Ruppert Brewery was situated where we now have the Ruppert Towers condo complex.

Walk up 91st from 2nd Avenue to find the plaque in his honor and the sign for James Cagney Way at the top of the street on 3rd Avenue.

A red door

Painting your front door red is a call for attention. A bright red door is not only a conspicuous feature. It is also an attractive one.

I once lived in a coop that chased down a particular shade, so particular that it had to be custom blended. My parents followed suit by having the 3 doors of their country house painted red.

Eye-catching.