People tell tales of New Yorkers being rude and mean. These are myths are not accurate, they are unfair and need to be put to rest. Take, for instance, Rachel and Linda. We met these two ladies last night at Hello Dolly. They were sitting directly behind us. We started talking about Bette Midler’s stamina... Continue Reading →
The Devine Miss M
OMG, I don’t even know where to begin, I just saw the Devine Miss M! Okay, let me catch my breath! Hello Dolly is opening at the Shubert Theater in April. Everything is sold out for months. The production is in Preview right now will full cast and costume. Preview tickets can still be difficult... Continue Reading →
There’s talent in this town…
The Irish Arts Center This City is filled with talent. There are venues where you least expect them, many specialized and in buildings inconspicuous from the curb. One snowy day last week we walked past a painted wall with a small sign, “Irish Art Center”. A quick google led me to a site that celebrates... Continue Reading →
Hell’s Kitchen
When someone comes to New York City, the usual destination is Manhattan. Manhattan is one of 5 Boroughs that make up the City: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Manhattan is home to most of the icons: Central Park, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Grand Central Station, St Patrick’s Cathedral…..All the stuff you’ve... Continue Reading →
Spring Is Slow To Arrive
We had a touch of spring today, but it is cold again tomorrow. Love the arrival of spring, even when she is slow to getting ready.
And the Sidewalks Became Really Crowded
We arrived here on a Thursday morning. The weather forecasters were predicting a snow blind blizzard coming in with 10-20 inches on Monday night. The master storm didn’t happen, but there was 8 inches laid over the City on Tuesday morning. Heaviest snow we have seen in many, many years. That was a week ago.... Continue Reading →
A Sunday Stroll
The weather broke. The sun came out, the wind died down, it warmed a bit. It had been quite a week and we had cabin fever so we decided to take a stroll. Starting at 10th Ave and 52nd St, we headed south, then east, back south and, again, east…..we threaded our way down to... Continue Reading →
Finding a Parish
Google lists 68 Catholic churches in Manhattan, an island smaller than DFW airport by 7 sq. miles. That averages 3 Catholic churches per square mile, with their presence more densely represented in mid and lower Manhattan. Today we attended the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Hell’s Kitchen where Father Gabriel provided a moving homily reminding... Continue Reading →
Lucky’s Famous Burgers
Lucky’s Burgers Found a tiny burger place that has established a name for itself here in Manhattan. Lucky’s Burgers, dressed in loud orange and yellow walls and ceilings, with giant happy faces throughout, seats about 17 on diner counter spinning stools and several small 2 seater tables. You walk up to a counter to place... Continue Reading →
A Night on Broadway – Miss Saigon
March 16: Went to a Broadway musical tonight. We went to the Broadway Theater. It was built in 1924 and has the old theater swag about it. Arches, columns and chandeliers. It was quite a venue. We saw Miss Saigon. Didn’t know what to expect, but definitely didn’t expect what we got. It was an... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 