It may not be what you were thinking, or perhaps hoping for. This past week we met up with Keith and Walter at Christopher street along the Hudson River. They volunteer their time to support the Hudson River Park and to help others learn to love the park as much as they do. It may seem... Continue Reading →
Our recent interest in all things historic sent us to the Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan. In this area, old is old. It started in 1624. Unless you’re from Europe, that is a long time ago. Almost 150 years later, in 1762, Samuel Fraunces purchased this property and opened a tavern. This tavern has... Continue Reading →
We decided to have a goof off day and go to Coney Island. Like little kids, we were excited. We couldn’t wait to get there. Cause it was Coney Island. There is Disneyland and Disneyworld, Six Flags and there is Coney Island! The Granddaddy of all amusement parks! The Beach, the Boardwalk, Nathan’s hot... Continue Reading →
Unfinished after over 100 years, this Cathedral is still a marvel.
We have been on a history kick. Growing up in Oklahoma, I remember studying about the 5 Civilized Tribes, the grapes of wrath, and the Alamo. I did pay attention to the U.S. history, but it seemed like something that happened far away and long ago, like the history of Greeks and Romans. Mostly I... Continue Reading →
There are hundreds! There are thousands! They are all here! It is a beautiful Sunday afternoon and Central Park is full of people from all over the world enjoying this beautiful park on a beautiful day. The streets are full of bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates ridden by all ages. Some casually cruising along, some... Continue Reading →
It felt unusually nice because it was unusual. The temperature was in the low 70’s on an August night. There was a cool breeze coming off the Hudson. The night was calling us to Riverside Park. This park is a green way that runs the coast of the Hudson from Battery Park up... Continue Reading →
Our dear friend Joyce came to visit this past week. We had some great times together and invited her to write an entry for this blog. Here are her observations. Enjoy. I arrived on July 3 and met up with Tip and Jerry after getting settled into my hotel, about 6 blocks from their home. We... Continue Reading →
Our friend, Joyce, is as much adventure-bound as we are so the three of us headed out! We had some unfinished business in South Seaport. We were there a few weeks ago, visited some of the sights in the area but were not able to see and do many of the things the area offers. ... Continue Reading →
It was 1974. We were young and vacationing with my parents, our first vacation since Tip returned from Vietnam, and probably the last vacation my family would take together. My parents were shop owners, and like most small business owners, vacations were not easy to come by. Our hearts were set, and we all piled... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 