Monthly Archives: October 2010

HOWL-O Ween- New Rochelle Humane Society

HOWL-O-WEEN New Rochelle Humane Society The New Rochelle Humane Society is featuring a wonderful event this coming Saturday from 10 – 2 p.m., and it is aptly named HOWL-O-WEEN ! There will be refreshments, craft activities, shelter dog games, merchandise … Continue reading

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First Annual Thomas Paine “In the Spirit of Thomas Paine” To be given to Dick Morris

First Annual Thomas Paine “In The Spirit of Thomas Paine” Award to be given to Dick Morris on 11/17/2010 I met with Mr. John Wright today who is the Director of the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum. John, who is a … Continue reading

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The First-Time Home Buyer

Many years ago (ooops I am aging myself)… my husband and I, newly married, and rather excited at the thought of purchasing our first home, asked a friend and attorney who lived in Westchester, which town to move to and … Continue reading

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Waterfront Homes, New Rochelle, 10805 – Home of the Huguenots – 30 Malysana Lane

New Rochelle – Home of the Huguenots It is always interesting to learn about a community, its history, and I think it also helps to understand the naming of streets, parks and the essence of a city. New Rochelle, home … Continue reading

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CASINO Charity Night October 23rd, 2010 7-11 p.m. 2010

CASINO Charity Night October 23rd, 2010 Hi. I had written a blog about Kevin back in June when he competed in a soap box derby. The proceeds went to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, and for more information on the Foundation … Continue reading

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Lathers Park, New Rochelle, 10801

Did you know that Colonel Lathers – who was born in Ireland on Christmas Day 1821 – came over when he was just 6 months old, later became Colonel of the thirty-first Regiment of South Carolina in 1841 under a … Continue reading

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Adopting a Feral Kitten

Or should it be entitled “when a kitten adopts you”…???? Well, it all started when my son mentioned that there were stray cats near his friend’s car dealership in the Bronx… So, I would give him food to take to … Continue reading

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New Rochelle Fall Photos 2010

Paine Lake, located next to the Thomas Paine Cottage……. NEW ROCHELLE one of New York’s BEST walking cities… BEECHMONT Lake……. late Sunday afternoon…. quiet, peaceful…. New Rochelle! A great place to live. Simply a gorgeous day… Have a great one! … Continue reading

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Mama Mia – The Fig Tree too!

I just read a blog by William Feelah, and it made me think of a recent story I heard… The home-owners were selling their home, didn’t think to state that they would be taking their fig tree… that they they … Continue reading

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Ducks on Paine Lake

I live on Paine Avenue named after Thomas Paine (“Common Sense”) ..in New Rochelle, and took this photo over the summer. It reminded me a touch of Monet‘s Water Lilies ….. only because there are water lilies (I am not … Continue reading

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