My Friend Naomi

I'm finally home! I'd tell you all about my road trip now, but I need to take a quick shower and run back out to meet one of my best friends in the whole world, Naomi! She's in town visiting today only, so we're meeting for a quick power-shopping session before she has to head off to a meeting.

Since I wrote about Naomi in "Save Karyn," she's had FOUR kids. Seriously... FOUR. She deserves to buy a lot of things today. Frank (her husband), this is your heads up.

Anywho... here's a picture of Naomi and me on her wedding day. I was her maid of honor.

And here's another picture of us at her wedding reception:



Noami's the one in the white dress (obviously) and I'm the legs in the air in the background. (I know... I'm classy.)

The Most Perfect Day

Today is the most perfect day.



I'm on a road trip with my sister, brother-in-law, Nora, Jack, and Beverly, and we're on our way to Rochester, NY to visit our step-sister, Tracy, and her family for the weekend. Bev and I are sitting in the way back of a Ford Explorer and we're just having the most delightful time. I was dreading sitting back here, but I'm all sprawled out with my feet up in the air... I feel like a kid again.



Anywho, as for the perfect day... It's gorgeous outside. GORGEOUS. The sun is shining brightly but it's not too hot outside and there's a beautiful breeze in the air. And the sky... *swoon*... I've never seen a sky as lovely as the one today. It's so blue and filled with all these big, puffy, cotton-ball clouds... it's magical. I don't mean to sound all peace and love and I swear I'm not high, it's just really amazing. I've taken pictures; I'll upload them later.



Oh wow... someone just farted. My money's on Nora. Little tooter.



Okay, back to gazing out the window...





Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

It's my mom's birthday today! Please wish her a happy day! She's coming for a visit at the end of the month, so we'll be celebrating then, but I made her this video for today.

If you don't know my family personally, it might be a little confusing to watch because I jump back and forth between footage of my mom with my sister and me when we were little and footage of my mom with Nora and Jack today. But I'm not a professional video editor, so sorry, and it's still cute, so whatever.

Okay, here goes:

Happy birthday Mom/CC! from Karyn Bosnak on Vimeo.

The song is "The One Who Loves You The Most" by Brett Dennen.

Look Who's Back!

Look who's back!





It's Sammy the squirrel!

I was so excited when I saw him this morning. He was sleeping in a little ball, but then he woke up because listen to what happened!

Another squirrel came along and I can't figure out if Sammy likes him or not. (This one is definitely a boy because I saw something that looked like a weenie on the lower part of his belly.)

He was hanging around on the fire escape for a while...




...and then he peeked his head inside the door and woke Sammy up.




Rather than invite him in, Sammy started squeaking and making noise—it was a regular squirrel showdown.




The second squirrel eventually backed off so now Sammy's sleeping again, but he's got one eye open watching out for this other guy.

So now I'm curious about squirrel behavior. Why didn't Sammy let the other guy share his bed? Are squirrels territorial? Or, do you think they know each other and maybe the other guy is watching out for Sammy while he gets a good nap in? Will they take turns? Will Sammy let the other dude get some shut-eye after he gets his?

So many questions and not nearly enough motivation to search for the answers on the internet.

You know what I just realized, though? This is how it begins. This is how seemingly normal people become crazy squirrel people. (Or crazy cat people.) You are witnessing what could be the beginning of the end for me.

UPDATE: Omg, the other squirrel walked on Sammy's side of the fire escape door and Sammy lunged forward and attacked him. They definitely aren't friends.

I'm so angry I didn't have my camera ready to capture it. I'm getting out the video camera.

UPDATE 2: Oh wow... These two have had like four more fights, but I can't get the video camera working fast enough when I realize it.

Laura asked what Beverly and Elvis have been doing this whole time, so I'll tell you: Beverly has been sleeping on the bed and Elvis has been humping a t-shirt of mine in the corner. They really know how to defend their turf.

Anna Sui

I love Anna Sui. Her clothes are like eye candy and if I had the guts (and the money) to wear her stuff more often, I would. (I think I only have one blouse of hers.) If you are ever visiting New York, you must make the time to visit her SoHo boutique. Even if you don't plan on buying anything, it's fun to look at all the fun stuff she designs. She has awesome accessories and some great vintage pieces in the back.

Anywho, I'm writing this because I was browsing through an old issue of Elle magazine yesterday and I stumbled across this adorable umbrella that she makes:



It was part of an editorial layout and not paired with a matching dress like in the runway ensemble above, so it wasn't an overkill and was really cutesy.

Some more Anna Sui favorites from her Fall 2008 collection:

Sorry, Amazon

The equivalent of getting a wrong number phone call:



Um really? Because I don't have a yard or a lawn or a reason to buy garden equipment. You might want to try again.

Celia's Jailhouse Look

I'm late on posting this, but my laugh-out-loud moment during last week's episode of Weeds happened right around here...



Can't wait to watch tonight.

Okay, off to the ferry!

Staten Island Ferry

Weather permitting, my old roommate Scott and I are bringing our bikes on the Staten Island Ferry tomorrow (Monday) and are going to explore the borough. I'm aware of Staten Island's reputation (it's not so good), but I'm going into this with an open mind and hope to discover some nice things about the island while I'm there.

In my research, I found out that the video for "Papa Don't Preach" was filmed on the ferry and the island. I'm going to make Scott reenact parts of it with me, so check back in the evening for pictures and maybe video.

Danny Deckchair

From MSNBC... Lawn chair balloonist achieves his dream.

A 48-year-old gas station owner flew a lawn chair rigged with helium-filled balloons more than 200 miles across the Oregon desert Saturday, landing in a field in Idaho.

This reminds me of a movie I watched a few years ago called "Danny Deckchair." It was really funny; put it on your Netflix list.

John Adams and My Pet Squirrel

So I fell asleep during the second episode of the John Adams miniseries. Apparently, that's how exciting I find the Declaration of Independence to be. Oh, I'm kidding... the Declaration of Independence is a real hoot. Kids, pay attention in school. I was just tired, that's all. I'm going to re-watch the episode tonight.

Anywho, when I woke up this morning, Sammy the squirrel was gone. (Thank you, Kristen, for suggesting the unisex name that stuck.) To be honest, I was a little sad to see his bed of leaves abandoned, and I didn't disturb it because I'm secretly hoping the little sucker will come back. I was looking forward to helping him give birth and rearing the children. I imagined myself feeding them nuts, giving them baths, teaching them how to water ski. But there won't be any of that now, unless he comes back.

Oh well... happy Sunday!

And now, for your viewing pleasure... Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel:

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John Adams

I just started watching "John Adams," the HBO miniseries starring Paul Giamatti. (Big Saturday night for me. Woo hoo.) Beginning with the Boston Massacre, it tells the story of the first fifty years of the United States.

I don't really want to watch it, but I heard it was good and I feel like I should watch it because it's about stuff I should know and did know at one point (in grade school when I learned it) but completely forgot. (I have no problem admitting this; I doubt many of you remember what the Intolerable Acts are.)

So anyway, I'm hoping it's one of those things that I end up enjoying even though I didn't want to watch it in the first place.

UPDATE: I just want to point out, even though I might have forgotten much of the history of this country, I can put almost every country in the world on a map with the exception of the continent of Africa. (That includes all of the Middle East, Asia, etc.) I need to work on Africa.

UPDATE 2: I just want to clarify... When I said, "That includes the Middle East, Asia, etc.," I was pointing out that I can put the countries in those areas on a map. I was not saying I thought they were in Africa. Somebody thought I was...

I should've written it like this: "I can put almost every country in the world on a map (including all of the Middle East and Asia!) with the exception of the continent of Africa. I need to work on Africa."

My New Pet Squirrel

There's a squirrel sleeping in my window sill. He's been there since morning.

Elvis first spotted him around nine o'clock or so, building a bed out of leaves.

Initially I didn't want him there (because you know he's probably got fleas, and also, squirrels are gross, like rats with tails), so I knocked on the window a few times hoping to scare him away. But the little bugger is stubborn and wouldn't leave, so I decided to let him get a good nap in.

He's been sleeping now for about ten hours and I'm not sure if I should wake him. Elvis is voting "yes" and wants him out, now.

Anywho... During the course of the day, we've made eye contact a few times and he seems kind of sweet. He's little, too, like maybe a baby. Also, although I can't be certain, I think he's a boy. I just get that feeling from him. I've been calling him "Buddy" but he needs a real name. Any suggestions?

Happy Independence Day!

Fireworks From Pier 1 in Brooklyn, originally uploaded by Karyn Bosnak.

A rainy 4th, originally uploaded by Karyn Bosnak.

UPDATE: My second picture was featured on Gowanus Lounge! Thank you!

Roller Skates

hottest roller skates everr., originally uploaded by i am krisan.

I just bought these exact roller skates except mine have yellow wheels! I'm so excited to get them!