Yes Sherman, there is a "Wayback" Machine !

After a late night attempt to work on my blog / scrapbook several years of posts were deleted due to technical error. This caused much agita as there seemed to be no "undo" available.

A search for a solution ensued, and after checking Google for cached information, a partial solution was found -

I managed to find several posts in other places and the most useful resource was when I discovered the "Wayback" Machine.

A cache (archive) designed to save pages that might otherwise be changed or lost over time.

I will attempt to restore as many as possible posts and perhaps bring a new perspective or observation to each.

"Ninety-two Buttons" by Michael Hostovich

Michael Hostovich
Giclee Print A/P
6-3/4" x 6-1/4"
2010
All rights reserved

Look What Flew In ~

Colorful Spring Clip-on Butterflies
Now Available ~ Click Title for Webstore


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On Film ~ Volver / 2006 Spanish

Director : Pedro Almodovar
Penelope Cruz

Set in Madrid, a very enjoyable modern fairtale with old world charm.

Movies ~ Julie & Julia

Julie & Julia 2009
Director Nora Ephron

Meryl Streep
Amy Adams

Meryl always manages to amaze me with her camelion-like performances
Loved the Movie !!!

Bon appetite !

My New York ~ Gracious Home

Gracious Home
67th and Broadway

Christmas Tableaux

Carolers ~ Singalong

Click on Title ~ Enjoy

My New York ~

More & More Antiques
77th Street and Amsterdam Avenue

My New York ~

Broadway & 79th Street

A message from Dame Edna

"Dearest Michael my Possum ~
I do hope you are having a wonderful Holiday season in that frozen city.
I am sunning my crevices Down Under at the moment.
I just wanted you to know I am using your Fabulous Glass Glitter on just about everything ! ...it sparkles as much as you !
Cheers, Edna"

On Film ~ Grey Gardens 2009

Grey Gardens
Director: Michael Sucsy

Jessica Lang
Drew Barrymore

Excellent Peformfances from Both Jessica & Drew
Way to go Drew, Wow ! That was good !!!

Tortoise Hall ~ Gravel Patio

* This is what 16 Tons of Gravel Looks Like


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* Stone will cover the Gravel at a later time.

White October

Tortoise Orchard looking North East

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Crabapple Tree

Mother Shipton 1488

The Prophecies of Mother Shipton are well documented.
She predicted her own death ~ She was burned as a Witch in 1561

See all about Mother Shipton by clicking the title ~ be sure to investigate the links ... If you dare

Film Classics ~ Queen Bee

Queen Bee 1955
Joan Crawford
Director: Ranald MacDougall


Be sure to watch for the following:

* Joan's Phone Cord Bondage scene

* When Joan is called a Bitch on Wheels
Quote " What ever you are, you're on Wheels"

* Joan's "Bee Dress w/ train"

* Joan's Jewelry & Eyelashes

* Steam in "Bathtub Scene"

* Quote from Joan "You KNOW I will"

* Waking up Scene with gloves in bed

Collecting ~ Tinsel Paintings

Popular in the Victorian period Tinsel painting mimicks the earlier ancient oriental and Egyptian art of painting a decor on gilded or enameled glass.

Mary Travers

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mary Travers
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Peter, Paul & Mary

"My New York" ~

Great Italianate House In the town of Andes New York

"My NY." ~ La Delice Pastry Shop

Neighborhood: Kips Bay
372 3rd Ave
(between 26th St & 27th St)


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