Her bright blue eyes beckoned to us as we entered. A smile made its way across her gentle face. It was clear she had something to share with us. Hugs all around, and the now familiar greeting, a kiss on each cheek. She says it is the French way. We met Louise one Sunday morning... Continue Reading →
Getting there was anything but simple. With the N train in Astoria closed for track repairs, reaching the Wellington Court Project was anything but easy. It started with a one mile walk to get to the N train which took us only another mile where we caught the Tram to Roosevelt island. On Roosevelt Island... 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 →
I love New York, but you have heard that from me before. A few of decades ago New Yorkers grew tired of being the concrete jungle and decided to make some changes. They cleaned up their neighborhoods, cracked down on crime, and developed initiatives to make their city more hospitable.One of those initiatives suggested by... Continue Reading →
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 →
What is it about the night that makes the world look so different? Walking at night is one of the things I love most about New York. As sunset fades deep in the City, new life is breathed into the streets as mammoth digital billboards light the streets with colored air and flicker sponsored ads... Continue Reading →
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul stormed into town at the Playstation Theater and spent the next two and a half hours blowing the roof off the 2100 seat venue. Steven Van Zandt is a guitar player from the Asbury Park era of Rock ‘n Roll history with a long and storied pedigree. Usually... Continue Reading →
Outside the door a knight stands protecting the King and inviting potential opponents to walk through the door. Stepping into the store I am filled with a feeling of nostalgia. Imad Khachan, store owner, welcomes us as we enter and offers the tables in the back if we are interested in a friendly, or not... Continue Reading →
At times it seems we are on a hunt for the secret idol. Wandering the city, not seeking anything in particular, but hopeful that we will discover a hidden idol. Saturday, we went to see The Alice In Wonderland Follies, choreographed by Keith Michaels, who we have had the pleasure to meet on a couple... Continue Reading →
Wow! The entertainment talent of New York City continues to amaze us, and tonight was especially fun. Antsy to go somewhere, we decided to try Birdland, a jazz club in Midtown. Birdland has been around since 1949 and most of the historical jazz greats have played there. Monday nights offer Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, open... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 