Subways are probably the number one target of complaint for New Yorkers. Apparently we haven’t lived here long enough to develop the aversion, rather we continue to be fascinated by a system, that is able to move so many people and which is easily accessible from almost anywhere in Manhattan. Although there are frequent (warranted)... Continue Reading →
New Yorkers, are you tired of the summer crowds that clog the sidewalks? Looking for a bit of relief from the heat of summer humidity? Would you prefer walkways that are wide, clean, uncongested and cool? This month celebrates the 6th anniversary of a secret avenue within midtown that was specifically designed to promote... Continue Reading →
Disclaimer: This is the blog that almost wasn’t. It was written satirically, tongue in cheek. This was my first Shakespeare play. I was totally enthralled with the performances and the production. When I sat down at my keyboard to write this, my mind drifted back to many years ago when I heard a comedy routine... Continue Reading →
We love Central Park. It’s one our favorite places to go to just enjoy the day. Doesn’t matter what the weather is. In the winter under a blanket of snow, we lay down in the Sheep Meadow and make snow angels. In the spring, we walk through the Ramble catching the flora come to a... Continue Reading →
Nothing in New York City is accomplished without much debate. Whether it is rent control, garbage pickup, halting the subways to perform maintenance or changing the skyline, New Yorkers have a lot to say on the subject. Lately I have been interested in the discussion on “skinnies”, or more properly, Super Slenders. It isn’t that... Continue Reading →
Tradition requires this to be a day of reflection and for looking forward. On the last day of 2016 we lost Quah, our dog of 16 years. She was the kindest, gentlest, best looking dog we have ever owned. She was a mutt like us, and she was always an important member of the family.... Continue Reading →
We have had a lot of snow this week. It is still a novelty for the two of us. Waking up and seeing a white world is like a 5yr old walking into the living room on Christmas morning and finding the doll she wants under the tree. We have wasted a lot of time... Continue Reading →
Everybody knows the life of a photographer. Exotic locales… half-dressed celebrities lined up waiting to have their picture taken for a magazine cover…. sipping on wine coolers…. nipping on cheese…. waiting for the light to get right…. paychecks the size of a pirate’s treasure…. Don’t believe me? Just ask any photographer you know! They’ll tell... Continue Reading →
Lights flickered down the tunnel. The rumble of the train got louder. In an instant, a picture from another era emerged. A vintage 1930’s era subway train rolled into the Second Avenue subway station at 63rd and Lex. We had waited an hour and now we were getting ready to take a ride in yesteryear.... Continue Reading →
Somedays, It Just Doesn’t Pay to Get Out of Bed! Many New Yorkers ask us the same question. Often, the dialogue goes something like this: “Have you been to Governor’s Island?” “No, not yet but we plan to.” “You really need to go. It’s beautiful.” So we went. And it was beautiful. Little did I... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 