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Tossing Glitter… A Decade In NYC
A Star Was Born… The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
When Jeff and I left Florida for New York City, we wondered how it would affect our beloved dog Alex. Would she adjust? Would we? The little things you take for granted, like grass. When she finally was able to use the sidewalk after four long days, we jumped for joy, praising, high-fiving & crying. Trailing behind Alex was a remarkable experience. She owned her surroundings. Cameras were snapping wherever we walked. And of course, in New York, no walk is ordinary, and Alex was no ordinary dog. She fit right in – an instant New Yorker. She gathered fans everywhere we went — from the homeless in the parks to every celebrity imaginable. Her admirers included Tom Cruise, Madonna,Ice T, Katie Couric, Brooke Shields, Richie Sambora, Demi Moore, and Glenn Close, just to name-drop a few. I should have kept a journal. Hillary Swank stopped shooting her movie & came running across the street when she spotted Alex. Karl Lagerfeld shooting his latest Fendi campaign, sipping diet coke from a baccarat crystal glass gasped “How beautiful!” when Alex planted herself next to his famous tripod camera. Ben Stiller did his infamous ‘Zoolander’ strut for her. Alex, however, was unruffled by the attention and just gave them that soulful stare of hers. But her ultimate glamour walk was the year she opened the Isaac Mizrahi ‘Poodles & Cake’ show during fashion week. Jeff and I stood backstage in tears, watching her walk the runway. I couldn’t believe we had ever worried, or doubted Alex’s ability to thrive in NYC. Just as it was perfect for Jeff and me, city life suited Alex, the most beautiful girl in the world. And New York was more beautiful with her in it.
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The most beautiful girl in the world!
I loved the energy of this piece Eddie. Fast. Delightful. Fun.
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Bruce- She was indeed. Thank you for reading, supporting and adding your voice to Farm Stories!!! xo
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LJB- Thank you so much for your support and voice!!! xoxo
Alex was the most beautiful and beloved dog in NY. ♥
Pam- She was a love… Will never forget her. Thanks for reading and supporting Farm Stories!!!!
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I always loved it when you would tell me about Miss Alex meeting another celeb. I always bragged about her walking the runway in New York. She was the Most Beautiful Girl in the World inside and out!! xoxo
Sis- She was so fabulous. My unforgettable little girl!!! Thanks for reading and supporting Farm Stories!!! xoxo
I love reading your stories. Alex sounded like she was a beautiful girl. I bet it was a big change going from Florida to New York City.
Linda- She was a love. It was a big change indeed!!! Thank you so much for reading and supporting Farm Stories!!!!
Beautiful dog!! Isn’t it wonderful how we can learn so much from them….here, a perfect example of everything falling into place and the recognition that NY is where ALL of you belong
Janet- She was and will always be my little girl. They do teach us so much!!!! Thanks for all your support for Farm Stories!!!
Wonderful story. I wonder what Alex thought about it all. Just another day in the park?
Carl- I have many photos I love of Alex and this is one of my favorites. We had just moved to New York and this was in Central Park. You are allowed to take them off their leash before 9 and she loved running in the park!!! Thanks for reading and supporting Farm Stories!!!
Unconditional love is a most desired thing. Creatures who are treated with love, dignity, and respect generally flourish, which Alex most certainly did! I’m much more impressed by those who don’t have that sort of treatment and still manage to break through and shine. Thank you for proving to us, yet again, your marvelous knack for telling a tale while dazzling us with your brilliant spirit!
Kat- Thank you so much!!! Alex was my love!!! Thank you for reading and sharing your voice with Farm Stories!!!! xo
She was beautiful and what a beautiful tribute to her!! Loved this blog!, And love you as always!!xoxo
Kathy- Loved my little girl. Thank you always for reading and supporting Farm Stories!!!!
What a beautiful tribute. Love your stories.
Mary- Thank you so much. I treasure my memories of Alex. And the beautiful portrait you did of her…
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Love reading your stories, what a journey you are on my friend!,
Eddie- Thank you so much for reading and supporting Farm Stories!! It means so much to me!!!
Beautifully written. Searching for a tissue! Keep writing. Great tribute for Alex.
Donna- Alex was a special, unforgettable little girl. Thank you so much for reading!!!
I think you’ve mistaken me for someone else. Common name, but I would never take credit for someone else’s work. I’m an old neighborhood friend of Jeff’s from Batavia. Saw your stories from his Facebook page. Love your writing.
Mary- I’m so thrilled to know another Mary McCarty!!! Thank you so much for reading Farm Stories!!!
Your soul mate, if you can have a soul mate that is an animal. Beautiful Alex and a beautiful story. XOXO
Kathy- I believe you can, my beautiful little girl….
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