Winter Wonderland and New York At Christmas

With the blizzard we just experienced here on Long Island came the return of the Juncos. They manage to make it by our first snow. These beautiful birds from up north winter here in the warmer climate along with several other migratory birds. Along with these snowbirds came a beautiful Flicker to our suet feeder yesterday. What a gorgeous bird! The backyard brings in the birds because of our fish pond as well which because of the waterfalls never full freezes, This is for the survival of the fish through these months of cold and as an added benefit our feathery friends have water all the time to drink from.

With family and friends (who no doubt read this) in warmer climates out west and down south (and who think I am a few bricks shy of a full load) Let me say it the best way I can: I love New York and I love it even more during the winter! It is grand here! Playing in the snow with my grandkids is delightful. Being inside or outside I am happy. Lucy and I are planning a trek into the city before New Year's Day. It is an adventure. We take the Long Island Railroad in and we are like two kids. We'll see the tree, visit a museum and have a meal somewhere we have or have not eaten at before. We will bundle up like Eskimos and experience the words of this song:

Church bells are ringing,

Choirs are singing,

Joy they are bringing,

Its Christmas in New York

Snowflakes are teasing,

Central Park''s freezing,

All this is pleasing,

Its Christmas in New York

Skyscrapers gleaming,

Broadway lights beaming,

Children are dreaming,

Its Christmas in New York

Its Christmas in New York!

If you want more go to You Tube and search "Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show". That is where that song came from and where we might just end up when we go this week! You never know- because anything can happen in New York!

Happy New Year Everyone!