Family

Marty G and the G-Men At Kelly’s Bar and Grill

I got a call from my sister telling me that Eddie, our childhood friend, had a new band called Marty G and the G Men, and the band would be playing at a bar located in Astoria, Queens.  Liz and Marianne were going to meet us at Kelly’s Bar and Grill.

I was happy to go because I had not seen Eddie for almost 3 years and I thought it would be a nice evening out with an old friend.   So we went to Kelly’s in Astoria and I also invited my good friends and neighbors Bobbi-Ann and Carmine to join us.

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527fKelly’s was a neighborhood bar with neighborhood people hanging out on a Friday evening, listening to the G-Men play some really great old songs.  What we didn’t know upon arriving was that the evening was going to be a kind of reunion.  For to our surprise we did not just get  to see Eddie but we also got to see Julie, Peggy, Kathy, and Cheetina…good ‘ole friends from the good ‘ole neighborhood we grow up in.

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The evening was  a definite blast from the past.  We all had an night of dancing to the G-Men playing some good oldies and enjoying our time together.

 

We danced, we drank, and we tried to talk but the band was so loud that was an impossibility.  527f3

It was bad enough this old crew had to stand up the whole evening (all seats were taken)…but it did not stop us from enjoying each other and inhaling what little bit of time we were so blessed to have.

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So till the next gig gals…we will meet again cara mias.

Book, product review

The Alphabet of Bugs An ABC Book by Valerie Gates

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What a beautiful way to get children to explore nature. The Alphabet of Bugs book will inspire children and adults to learn more about the wonderful creatures found in the natural world.  Another fun way for my youngest grandson to  to learn his ABC’s. This book is a step up from butterflies, and beetles.

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My grandchildren just love learning about the many beautiful and unusually named bugs found in nature. This wonderful book helps to inspire us all to  go out and explore nature.

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product review

Belli Healthy Glow Facial Hydrator

Belli Skincare are a products that I was not familiar with.  Then I found  that  Belli products are made  specifically for women who are pregnant. Belli is a physician-fomulated skin care line focused on ingredient safety to provide expectant and new mothers with piece of mind.  Belli teratology screens its ingredients for use during pregnancy, to avoid “teratogens” – chemical, synthetic or natural ingredients that have been linked to birth defects or miscarriage.  Belli also LactMed screens its formulations to ensure that nursing mothers can use the products without hesitation.  All products are allergy tested and free of parabens, BPA, phthalates, and artificial dyes.

Well, I thought, I am not pregnant and at my age pregnancy would not be a possibility, unless my name was Sara and my husband was Abraham, LOL!…

But here is what I realized.    Belli Healthy glow Facial Hydrator was something that my aging skin could certainly use.  My skin is also changing and the less harmful chemicals we put on our skin the better it would be for all.  IMG_1323

Belli Healthy Glow Facial Hydrator is a light daily moisturizer that is rich in botanical humectants that refine and soften skin texture.  Formulated with pure, skin caring ingredients that can be used during pregnancy and while nursing ( or just aging).  Moisturizes and illuminates the skin( I like that). Provides the antioxidant boost of vitamin C and grapeseed oil for radiant, healthy looking skin.  Soothing chamomile helps neutralize skin irritants.  Light, refreshing citrus scent.

Belli Healthy Glow Facial Hydrator features ” handpicked ingredients to pamper skin with everything it needs and nothing it doesn’t”.   Like I said I am not pregnant, been there done that, but Belli Healthy Glow Facial Hydrator has all the ingredient that every skin could use…

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