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 →
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 →
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 →
It is days like this that keep me falling in love with New York again and again. The sun woke me this morning, sending rays bouncing through the apartment. Annoyed at the interruption, I rose to close the blinds when I discovered the beautiful sun rays painting the New Jersey coast of the Hudson River. ... Continue Reading →
“See that giant rabbit? Follow him!” We got on the C train and got off at 4th Street. We didn’t know where we were. We wandered around looking for the National Pillow Fight Day at Washington Square Park. We weren’t having much luck finding the Park and we were wandering all over the Village when... Continue Reading →
Spring has been trying to nudge out winter, but old Winter has been putting up a fight. Saturday it broke even with bright sunshine and cold wind. Not all we were hoping for, but too nice to miss. We donned our jackets and later wished we had brought scarves and gloves. We found two options... Continue Reading →
For those of you who are planning to visit New York City, we have found a touristy thing we think you will enjoy. Near Times Square sits a diner that looks like a movie set from Happy Days. It’s the Stardust Diner. There are two ways to spot it. One, it looks like something from... Continue Reading →
The Snow Queen has locked Dagny, the flower breathing dragon in the dungeon and trapped Princess Spring in her quarters to rule all four seasons. Sir, Dillon, the knight in shining armor, riding his trusty green steed comes, to the rescue to release Dagny and melt the snow so Spring Princess can rule her season.... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 