Exploring the history in New York has become a major pastime for us. There is something about walking through structures 200 years old, hearing the tales of the past, and imagining ourselves living in another century. On this day we decided to visit St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral. We had heard of the catacombs and... Continue Reading →
Ahoy, Mate! Climb aboard. The Navy is ready to set sail! Well, not set sail….start paddling…..and it’s not the Navy….it’s me and JAM and our friend Laurie. New York City does an outstanding job providing for its citizens and one of the many things provided is kayaking in the Hudson River. It’s free, it’s fun,... Continue Reading →
Sitting on a park bench, in Washington Square, my mind wanders as I imagine this space as it was in another era. I remember a time when it was best known for it's dissidents, war protesters and drug dealers. But the land now known as Washington Square Park has had many lives. In its indigenous... Continue Reading →
Situated at the corner of Broadway and Duane Street, near City Hall in lower Manhattan, the National Park Service operates a National monument honoring a place, a people, a time once forgotten but now revealed. This sacred ground honors those least respected in their time, the ones with no voice and no power. The African... Continue Reading →
New York is a city dressed in glass, anchored in stone, driven by an energy fueled with creativity, invention and commerce. Her heart beats with dreams but her blood flows from the sea. Today we celebrated the 26th annual Tugboat Race and Competition on the Great North River (aka Hudson). The day was fittingly wet,... Continue Reading →
Tourist season is winding down. The crowds are somewhat lessened, but there are still plenty of tourists to go around. NY1, our 24/7 TV news station, recently reported that 1 out of three jobs in Manhattan are tourists related. That caught my attention and piqued my interest. With a little research, I discovered some interesting... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 