Wanderlusting: The Cloisters

Wanderlusting: The Cloisters

"It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time." ~ David Allan Coe Hidden Oasis  Hello friends! Happy April 1 (and yes April Fool's!) Spring is in the air and there is no better place to be then amongst [...]

Wanderlusting: Summer in The Concrete Jungle

Wanderlusting: Summer in The Concrete Jungle

"Aaah, summer - that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It's a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends." ~ Darell Hammond Summer has arrived in the Concrete Jungle I can finally say spring summer [...]

Top O’ The Rock to You

Top O’ The Rock to You

"The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night." ~  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow City Heights  I have been to the top of the Empire Building four times, now. All at night and while the darkness hides some of the [...]

Thanksgiving In The City: The Parade and the Upper East Side Gals’ Feast

Thanksgiving In The City: The Parade and the Upper East Side Gals’ Feast

"Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming! ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin" Traditions Since I was a little girl, I grew up watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was tradition in my household. Smells would be wafting through the whole house, as my Mom cooked turkey, mashed and sweet potatoes and all the [...]