The Fountain of (almost free) Youth

The Fountain of (almost free) Youth    

In the interests of full disclosure, I must tell you that I am blessed w/ Italian parents who both look much younger than their years.  Both in their upper 70's, Nancy and George could pass for 50ish.  So if you want to dismiss my advice because I got lucky in the genetic lottery, I will not be offended, but...

Free Concert

  

Free Stevie Wonder concert!

Those of you who know me well know that I adore Stevie Wonder.  When I was a little girl, my best friend Carolyn Gnerre had (has) a brother who was (is) 7 years older.  John was (is) very cool and listened almost exclusively to Motown. After school, we used to dance to the Motown 45's (ask your parents).  To this day, I can sing most Motown hits and I consider this the music of my youth. 

So I was thrilled when my boyfriend emailed me this morning to say he'd heard on the radio that Stevie Wonder is going to give a free concert in Central Park on September 28th!  What was required is membership in an organization called Global Citizen.

Free Swimming

Free Swimming

It was 95 degrees today and there's no sign of it cooling down, so I went for a swim today at my local city pool.  It was delightful!!

Thought I would share with you the Parks Departments Free Pools in all 5 boroughs.  We had to wait on a line for about 20 minutes, but while we were waiting my 6 year old friend got a Free Lunch!  From June 27th to August 30th, kids under 18 can eat breakfast and lunch for free at locations in all five boroughs.  A PB&J sandwich, fruit, carrots & milk for free.  Good deal! 

Please share this post w/ your friends.  It's too hot not to!

Keep calm and carry on...Lori

FLASH!

Free Bike Helmets!

You can get a free bicycle helmet at several places around the city, courtesy of the Department of Transportation.  Both adults & kids are eligible.  Check this site for days, times & locations, which oddly is listed in reverse order.  

Free bicycle helmets will be given away on Saturday, July 13th @ Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.from 11a - 2:30p.

I won't bore you with my "riding a bicycle on NYC streets is a death wish" speech, but if you are crazy enough to do it, you must wear a helmet, so please get a free one. Thank you!

Free Reads!

Free Reads!

   Call me boring, but my idea of heaven may be a long day at the beach with an absorbing book, a chaise lounge and a tall, cool drink. O.K. a handsome man for suntan services is a definite plus!  I used to lug all kinds of reading matter to Jones Beach - magazines, newspapers, books (paperback and hardcover).  Let's face it - it is next to impossible to read a newspaper at the beach - the wind blows the paper everywhere -  the magazines and books come home with sand embedded on every page.

   So I am a reluctant convert to reading books, newspapers and some magazines on a tablet.  My boyfriend gave me a KindleFire for Christmas and I must admit it's pretty great!  We watch HBO Go on it and I can check my email and search the web.  Maybe one day I'll blog from it, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.  This is supposed to be about free reads...