Jerry woke up at 4 AM. I mistakenly set my alarm for 4:50. When it went off, Jerry was still awake. We laid there talking about our plans, both too excited to sleep. We were stoked because today was the day of the Tug Boat races. Move over, Popeye! We’re coming aboard! We weren’t going... Continue Reading →
Browne and Co. Stationers was New York City’s oldest continually running business, printing under the same name since 1775. Two Hundred years later they teamed up with the New York South Seaport Museum to open a 19th century style print shop where they continue to print specialty items, cards, stationary, posters and other items suitable... Continue Reading →
We weren’t looking for anything in particular when we discovered the invisible. It was supposed to be a day for resting. We decided to take a subway and stroll up the East side. Though we had recently been there we had not yet located the famed sky tram between Manhattan and its small neighbor, Roosevelt... Continue Reading →
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.
Everything in New York seems to have had a previous life. Today we decided to treat ourselves to a quiet lunch at Tavern on the Green. This beautiful restaurant is located in Central Park where West 66th street meets the western edge of the park. We walked from our apartment and arrived a... Continue Reading →
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 →
Shania Twain had all of Rockefeller Plaza feelin’ good as she sang “I Feel Like a Woman” during the Citi Concert Series on Today. This October she will drop her first album in more than 15 years. Shania sang two cuts from her new album, Now, “Swinging with My Eyes Closed,” and “Life is About... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 