April 11, 2018 - Rise by lifting others and Preview of Elisa's Interview with Photographer Matteo Pellegrinuzzi

Tanya's Daily Scoop​
Covering the West Coast & the World
NEXT TRIP DEPARTS IN: 1 DAY

Rise by lifting others

It's Wednesday and I am totally excited and amped that I leave for Moab tomorrow!

The weather forecast appears to be just perfect for some mountain biking fun.

At this point the only thing I still need to do (and an important one at that) is PACK.

Yuppers folks, I haven't packed yet and you know that if I haven't packed that there is no possible way that Dave has.      So obviously aside from all else that I might have to do today, in order for us to have a timely departure - I've gotta get my butt in gear and PACK for goodness sake and that does mean that I've also gotta help Dave pack...
Which we all know is his absolute WORST chore ever!

Anyhoo and anyhow I just wanted to quickly bop in, I've got an appointment to run out to. But I will be back to fill you in on some more SCOOP including all the haps from yesterday and the continued travel plans of tomorrow - well not really tomorrow, it just sounded better that way. The travel plans for our Poland, Germany and More Trip (countdown in 34 days!!!)

Catch you back here in a bit,
​-T

Now, as promised I will tell you a bit about yesterday.

It turned out to be a wonderful though quite busy day. Ya see, because of the new clip that the choir had done, we received several donations as well as a call from a donor wanting to replace EVERYTHING! 

I cannot tell you how deeply it touches the core of my heart and soul when I see an outreach of help and aide from one to another.

Hearing this news immediately gave me goosebumps. 

My iPhone was ringing off the hook and the text messages were coming through faster than I could keep up.
Just call me your neighborhood Grand Central Station!

Another television station had also made contact with us and set up an interview for tonight to continue spreading our story and situation.

All the while I still needed to take Cosette to go and visit Dream.
​Well let me tell you - HOLY CANNOLI was it HOT!!!!

We could barely stand it. Finding any tidbit of shade just not to fry in the immense heat. We happened to take Goldie with us to go see her "big sister" keep in mind that Goldie is a small terrier and that Dream is a HORSE! 

Dream, Goldie and Cosette (c)travelincousins.com

There is definitely a huge size difference. Although Goldie seems to think that she is much bigger than she really is...but I suppose that is the common nature of small dogs. 

Cosette laughing at Goldie after she was barking at Dream (c)travelincousins.com

Cosette with her 2 pets (c)travelincousins.com

Munching on a carrot (c)travelincousins.com

Goldie had even decided that she liked carrots after seeing that Dream ate these as a treat! 

I've decided to wait until tomorrow to post more about the newly added travel plans for our Poland, Germany and More Trip. Otherwise the page would get a bit lengthy...

So that is my plan. See ya on the flip side.
-Travelin' Tanya

Elisa's Daily Scoop
Covering Long Island & NYC Boroughs
​NEXT TRIP DEPARTS IN: 9 DAYS

Preview of My Interview with Photographer Matteo Pellegrinuzzi

Hi!! Boy, has it been a busy week - appointments, income taxes, errands and, of course, writing, writing, writing! And the week is only mid-point through!

I'm going to be doing a few interesting and fun things this week that I'm looking forward to telling you all about.

First, I'll be heading up to The Bronx tomorrow, to meet with photographer and cinematographer, Matteo Pellegrinuzzi.

​Then on Saturday, Kelsey and I will be making our way out to Northport, Long island to the John W. Engeman Theatre to see the show In The Heights.

Photographer/Cinematographer Matteo Pellegrinuzzi (credit: www.matteopellegrinuzzi.com)

Matteo Pellegrinuzzi, a resident of Paris, visited The Bronx several years ago and with the expertise guidance  of  Alexandra Maruri Owner of Bronx Historical Tours, the renown photographer was provided with a first-hand look at the people who call The Bronx home.  At the urging of Maruri, Matteo, captured images of Bronx residents in their everyday lives.

The Bronx made an impression on Matteo, as he was struck by the many similarities of this New York City borough to that of the Paris neighborhood, La Villette.  As a result he decided to take similar "everyday" photos of the residents of La Villette.

The photographer's "Paris-New York" Project  continues this month, with his Bronx Exhibit at the Poe Visitors Center in The Bronx from April 3 through April 28.

I was lucky enough to be asked to meet with Matteo during his visit, to interview him for Travelin' Cousins Blog, thanks to a special invite from Alexandra Maruri! I cannot wait!

Stay tuned for the full scoop next Monday!!

As you may recall, Kelsey and I had tickets to see In The Heights last month but I rescheduled since Gianna was sick with a bad cold and I didn't want to leave her alone.   I know Kelsey is very excited!

Last but not least, I was asked to join my friend, Cyril, one of the village historians, on a tour he will be giving around Garden City next Monday!  How exciting!!

The walking tour was organized by Hofstra University and will take place on Monday April 16th, and I'll be right there, taking pictures and lots of notes to share with you!  ​

Side View of the spectacular Cathedral located on Cathedral Avenue. (c) travelincousins.com

​One of the focal points of this tour will be The Cathedral of the Incarnation, commissioned by Cornelia Stewart, in honor of her husband Alex T. Stewart. 

Designed by Henry S. Harrison in the Gothic Revival style with a 210-foot steeple, the impressive cathedral has more than 70 stained-glass windows and a Chapel of the Resurection in the undercroft.

​This year, the Cathedral has on view a copy of a rare medieval-style illuminated Bible. The Saint John’s Bible measures 2x3 feet and is displayed in front of the altar. 

If you missed my article earlier this year all about Garden City, click the link below to read all about the town that was the vision of A.T. Stewart.

Long Island Towns -Spotlight: Garden City: A.T. Stewart's Vision Realized

I'm actually off to meet Cyril now to discuss the details of the walking tour, since I will be assisting him next Monday!!

See ya tomorrow!
-E
xoxo