The Algonquin Hotel!

In New York this spring, I stayed at the Algonquin Hotel. The Algonquin is New York's oldest continuously running hotel and is world-famous as the site of the famous Round Table where Dorothy Parker and her other literati friends would share lunch, drinks, and quips. In this photo, I am with Matilda, the Algonquin's resident feline. She is a philanthropist as well and raises money for animal charities. What a gorgeaus critter! I *love* the Algonquin!

The Alonguin is also famous for being very close to where the hub of Trotter racing was in New York City. Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and the other elites of NYC were heavily involved in Trotter racing! And you'll recall that Hailee's relative Questionnaire ran often at a converted trotter track, the Yonkers Track.

You can read more about my favorite New York hotel at: http://www.algonquinhotel.com/nav_the_algonquin.html

Pegasus at Rockefeller Center

When I was in New York this spring, the very first evening, I took a walk and saw this beautiful Pegasus on Rockefeller Center! You know the one, as Gershwin wrote, "They laughed at Rockefeller's Center. Now they're fighting to get in!" -- They laughed at Whitney and his Cotton Gin!

Pegasus at Grand Central Station

When I was in New York City this past March, I enjoyed looking for evidence of horses. When I was at Grand Central Station, these beautiful arched ceilings had paintings of constellations, and one of them was of the powerful Pegasus above. You can't see it so well in the photo, but it's really a sort of miracle, it's so lovely. I was glad to be standing in that great hall in Grand Central!

New York City's Finest!

I travelled to New York City and stayed at the Algonquin Hotel on 44th street between 5th and 6th Avenue for this year's Population Association of America Annual Meetings. This beautiful spring morning, I was walking on my way to Central Park when I saw this police officer and his police horse outside of Tiffany's (in the background). Horses are so important and work so hard for us!

The Lovely Carriage Horses of New York!

Here are some of the lovely carriage horses of New York, out and about near Trump Plaza and in Central Park. They are working hard to bring us romance and magic in the Big Apple! I visited them in March 2007!