It’s that time of the year. And, I love it and couldn’t be happier. Last night, I brought the Christmas tree (there’s nothing like the smell of fresh pine throughout the house). Every year, my mom set up a special theme for the tree. She uses different color combinations like red and gold, green and […]
Christmas In NYC: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
As most people, especially New Yorkers, would say the Christmas season officially started with one of NYC biggest traditions… the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center. Every year, thousands are expected show up in person to watch the 85 foot tall Norway spruce tree light up (45,000 LED lights!) It’s an epic event and […]
NYC Holiday Events: It’s Christmas Time In The City
Every city has its special moments and time to sparkle. And, NYC is no exception…..Christmas time is when NYC really shows itself off. I mean, NYC dresses itself up with amazing lights and decorations all throughout the streets. You can see incredible window displays along 5th Ave, (even though I live here, I still take […]
NYC Holiday Events: Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade
I’m dropping another thing into your bucket. Of course, I mean your travel and adventure bucket list. I know its customary for you to visit relatives, eat turkey and watch football on Thanksgiving Day. It is for me too. Matter of fact, I’m going to be eating and watching football with 50+ family members (with […]
Special Moments In NYC: Captain’s Last Stand
It came down to the final moments. I was standing up with my eyes wide open and waiting in anticipation. And, my buddy was sitting on the edge of her seat biting her nails. No, we weren’t watching a scary movie. We were doing something much better than that. We were at a baseball game….you […]
9/11: A Day of Remeberance
When I went to church, I was given a pink carnation. On the flower, there was a small tag attached to it and it said, “We will never forget. The pink carnation symbolized remembrance. He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalms 147:3). It amazes me how I clearly remember what I was […]
U.S. Open: Is It Just About Tennis?
The US Open? Is it just about tennis? That was the question my father asked the night before going to our 1st U.S. open. After years of going to the US Open, I can honestly say, “No, it’s not just about tennis.” I have enjoyed the awesome amenities (like massages and dancing to fine tune music) […]
My Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Experience
Now, you probably know the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show is the largest in the nation. So, I decided to venture out and see the fireworks live in NYC. My plans were all set and I was so excited….. Okay, I must admit I thought my plans were going to be a wash out. […]
Cooperstown – A Pretty Cool Place to Visit
Hello! Just got back from a mini vacation in Cooperstown and I have to admit, it was quite a surprise! Getting there was an adventure in and of itself….you see, Cooperstown isn’t right off the beaten path – it’s actually about 20 miles removed from the main highway! As I was driving those 20 or […]
Take A Bite Of The Big Apple (NYC)
Take a bite of the big apple….that’s what Eileen and I intended to do when we signed up for the Amazing NY Scavenger Hunt. If you know anything about NYC, then you know it’s definitely a hopping and popping city. And, dashing to different NYC landmarks would be hard to determine where you would end […]