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SUMMER 2024
IF YOU’RE A TRUE NEW YORKER How Many One and Done Have You Done?
Now that it is warmer, it’s time to get out and about. You live in a box, you work in a box, and for most of us we go up and down in a box on a string. Real New Yorkers like to go about. Maybe nobody walks in LA which is true but here we be trucking. There are many things to see in the city. Some like the museums, Broadway shows and sporting events which you’ll do off and on depending on your priorities. However, there are other sites that are truly one and done. Once you’ve done them, you’re only going back if you’re the concierge when friends or families visit. So let’s go and see how many of these sites you have actually done. If you’ve missed most of these it’s time to get going and since you’ll probably be walking it’s also good for you.
You live in the Empire State so have you ventured up to the top of the Empire State Building? Maybe you’ll get lucky and see the King up there. Of course there’s Top of the Rock giving a slightly different view. Top of the Rock what’s that? Maybe you need to know this city better. Have you visited Lady Liberty? Back in the day you could walk up to the top and look out of her crown – can you even do that anymore? A little further back, a Ranger would escort a lucky person up the arm to the torch. That’s definitely not happening now. Then there’s Ellis Island and since most of us generational New Yorkers had relatives moving through there, it’s something to see or you could get the idea by watching the Godfather movies.
Too late to go to The Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium but there are the new ones. You have to go at least once to the Garden whether for the Knicks, Rangers or a concert even if it’s not your thing. Have you gone to say hello to George Cohan in Times Square? Have you pulled the horns of the bull down at Wall Street? Did you take a visit to the New York Subway Museum in Brooklyn? Have you visited the Fulton Fish Market? If not, it’s time for an adventure. Have you rowed, rowed, rowed your boat down in Central Park or ridden a real horse on the horse trails? If not there’s always the Carrousel. Have you circled New York on the Circle Line? This is definitely a one and done but you should be brave enough to do it. As an alternative, have you taken a ride on the Staten Island Ferry? C’mon, we’re on an island and in the past to get here you had to be on a raft, canoe or some form of flotation device. Have you walked across the Brooklyn Bridge? When it was built, it was the highest elevation above ground in the city. It’s still pretty breathtaking, except back then it was probably a whole lot quieter. So now I’ve given you some things to do especially if you’re saying, what we are going to do today? I suggest trying them before the heat and humidity is fully upon us. If you’ve missed most then you’re not a real New Yorker and need to get going or you could just, forget about it.
Glenn Reit, DDS
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ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP
Its summer time and we’ll all be out and about and we’ll all have our cell phones meaning we’re ready to shoot, as in photo shoot. You want your photos to come out well and since the phone cameras are pretty much aim and shoot you should be able to get some memorable snaps. Here are a few pointers to make your photos even better which will make you look like a professional. First make sure your camera lens is clean. That camera is in your pocket or purse and can get dirty. To ensure better focus and exposure turn on the camera grid. This will help to get better pictures. Photo composition is important. Is there a tree growing out of your subject’s head? Are your fingers in the way? Is there someone or something sticking into the side of the frame? Look quickly around the photo before taking it to check for intruding things. Generally you want the sunlight or lighting source behind you and not directly into the camera lens. This way you will get a more pleasing exposure and not a washed out image unless that’s what you want. In most cases if you hold the camera up higher looking down when taking a self portrait it will make you look better. Also realize you do not have to take pictures vertically. You can and should take pictures horizontally. All 35mm still and motion picture cameras are horizontal with the phone everything is vertical. Give it a try and you might be surprised.
Back in the day with film you actually had to understand exposure. In professional settings you would film and not see the result until the next day just like with still photography. Now there is instant gratification where you can see your results immediately. So, if not satisfied just shoot again. Remember, you lead with your smile and your photos will show your smile, so if something does not look just right let us know and we can improve your look to your liking so you’ll be ready for your close-up.
TO MOUTHWASH OR NOT
They come in all colors and flavors in small and large bottles. To use or not to use; that is the question. There’s the original yellow Listerine which we have all used when we have a sore throat. It even tastes like medicine. Is that a good thing? All these products claim to do something including fresher breath, fewer cavities and whiter teeth. For most people with healthy teeth and gums, it’s just a personal preference. What are the benefits of using these products? Cosmetic benefits include freshening your breath for an important meeting or whitening your smile for a date. The products temporarily control odors by masking them with a pleasant aftertaste but they don’t last long.
Therapeutic benefits are used to control gingivitis, dry mouth and/or mouth sores.
The problem with daily use of these rinses is many are alcohol based. In that case you are continually ingesting alcohol into your oral cavity which is not in your best interests since alcohol dries out your mouth. There are many alcohol-free mouthwashes on the market which are the ones you want to use if you are using a mouthwash daily. Most important to remember is that mouthwashes do not replace brushing or flossing. It is only an adjuvant to these daily necessary routines. When you have a sore throat due to a cold the old Listerine does help you to swallow easier.
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY WHITENING SPECIAL At The Practice, it’s Our Annual Christmas sale in July. No it’s not snowing but even if you don’t want snow at Christmas maybe you want whiter teeth. Normally costing $185.00, now for the month of July it’s only $125.00. As Crazy Eddie would say, it’s so low we’re practically giving it away. We have been using our whitening product for many years without patient complaints. You lead with your smile so maybe now’s the time to take action. Not for everyone but quick, painless and affordable and if you’re interested to make your teeth whiter, call us today to schedule for your teeth whitening.
TAKE A BREAK!
EASY RAINBOW FRUIT CUPS
INGREDIENTS
Inspired by OneSweetAppetite.com
• 1/2 cup each blackberries, chopped kiwis, mandarin oranges, chopped strawberries, and pineapple
DIRECTIONS
1. Layer fruit, one color at a time, in single-serve clear dishes. 2. Serve with Cool Whip or freshly whipped cream if desired.
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NEW YORKER LINGUISTICS
• Forget About It • How I’m Doin? • Gime a Slice • You Tawking to Me? • C’mon Give Me A Break • I’m Walking Here • Long Guyland • I’m a New Yawker • Adrienne
You can take the New Yorker out of New York but you can’t take the New York out of the New Yorker. If you’re a true born New Yorker you should know how to say these:
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