Welcome to Santa Fe. Quaint. Picturesque. Historical. Serene. Artsy.
Washington Square Park
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 →
Coney Island on the 4th of July
It seemed like a New York tradition, so we boarded a train to Coney Island to celebrate the 4th of July. We found Nathan's Original Hotdog stand where they were preparing for the annual Hotdog eating contest. We didn't actually see any of the contestants, so we ate some hotdogs ourselves, just to join in... Continue Reading →
Umbrellas, Laughter and That New York Thing
If you didn't make it to the 9th Avenue Food Festival today, you need to make sure you catch it tomorrow. It is May in NY, so of course the rain showed up to make everything glisten. 9th Avenue, home to Hell's Kitchen, presents it's eclectic collection of tastes, flavors, smells and colors. Expected... Continue Reading →