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Manhattan Mural By Martin Ron

manhattan mural by martin ron photo by gail wortey
All Photos By Gail (Mural on June 2, 2024, After Being Tagged)

Here today, gone tomorrow – that’s often the story with the street art in Freeman Alley. No one knows how long these murals, paste-ups, or stickers will last before they’re painted over or tagged into oblivion; it’s simply the nature of the beast. Such is the case with this beautifully surreal mural, which depicts a woman under an umbrella, sipping a martini while submerged up to her chest in what appears to be a flooded New York City.
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CBD and Alcohol: What Happens When You Mix The Two?

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The popularity and craze for CBD products are at an all-time high. It’s available everywhere in a wide range of product types, including gummies, tinctures, vapes, capsules, creams, and more. In fact, you can now find a crazy combination of alcohol and CBD at new and upcoming bars and shops.
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Eye On Design: James Galanos Bejeweled Cocktail Dress

james galanos bejeweled cocktail dress photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

New York Times writer Marilyn Bender observed in 1965 that James Galanos‘ meticulously crafted clothes were “among the most expensve America has to offer.” A simple wool chemise retailed for $500 — equal to nearly$5,000 today!
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Caribbean Holiday Santa Claus Ornament

beach holiday santa claus ornament photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

If you live in a tropical climate, or even a place like Southern California or Florida (I’m sorry) where you can hit the beach nearly year-round, maybe your idealized version of St. Nick looks a little bit like this guy. While Santa’s floatie looks to be a little bit snug around the middle, at least he’s got an impressive cocktail to keep him refreshed! Happy Holidays, wherever you are!

Photographed at NY Now

Pink Thing of The Day: Summer Frosé Cocktail

frose cocktail at versa photo by gail
Photo By Gail

I recently enjoyed my first official cocktail-in-a-bar of the Covid summer and, fittingly, it was a Pink Drink! Pictured above is an enticing, frosty glass of Frosé (frozen rosé wine), which I procured at Versa; a cool ‘rooftop’ restaurant located on the fifth floor of the Renaissance hotel in midtown. While Versa is not literally on the hotel’s roof, which is maybe 20 stories higher up, its spacious patio emulates a rooftop experience, while also allowing for pandemic-compliant social distancing and other important safety guidelines. While enjoying the restaurant’s chill vibe, I happily discovered that if Frosé melts before you can suck it all down, it simply turns into chilled rose wine, as there is no diluting from added ice! Win win!