Jerrys friend Chris offered a recommendation when he heard we were headed to Queens to chase graffiti art. He said we would thank him when we were over hating him. We had to see what he meant by that. The place was LaGuli Pastry shop on Ditmars in Astoria, just steps away from the end... Continue Reading →
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 →
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.
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 →
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. When I first read about it, my imagination started running wild. I pictured long boats covered with a giant dragon costumes with huge dragon heads blowing smoke and fire out of some hideous face. I saw a long waving spiked tail splashing in the water. That’s what I saw. The... Continue Reading →
There are hundreds! There are thousands! They are all here! It is a beautiful Sunday afternoon and Central Park is full of people from all over the world enjoying this beautiful park on a beautiful day. The streets are full of bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates ridden by all ages. Some casually cruising along, some... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 