Tomorrow marks three years since I received the fateful call that my father was gone. Although it feels like a lifetime ago, I can still recall details. I'm purposefully not looking at any of my old posts to see what effect the last several years have had on my memory. It was Tuesday. Driving into … Continue reading Three
Even though I just got home from my travels in New York (and the fact that trip was extended three days due to flight delays) I had an itch to do some more traveling. Combine that itch with the fact the weather this past weekend was going to be in the sixties, and that's a … Continue reading 500 Miles
I've written a lot about the big things I've seen and done while in New York. Since I ended up with an extra day here (thanks to a canceled flight out of White Plains) I had the opportunity to reflect on the smaller things I didn't write about that I loved on my visit here. … Continue reading The Little Things
Has it been a week already? The last seven days have been packed full of new experiences. Not only did I get to see the sights of New York and experience one of the most iconic locations on the planet, but I met Sam's family and spent plenty of time getting to know them. I … Continue reading Last Bite of the Big Apple
As I mentioned in my last post, I have been enjoying a few days of rest up here in Brewster. However, rest does not mean immobility. Before the snow moved in yesterday evening, I was able to get out and about a little bit around the village and have a look at a few places. … Continue reading Snowed In
Another day, another selection of sights and sounds that are uniquely New York. Sam's mom Cindy drove us into the city yesterday afternoon to a hotel in Brooklyn, where we'd be spending New Year's Eve. For my visit, Sam purchased tickets to the Bootlegger's Ball, a party held in an old church that was 1920s/30s … Continue reading Ringing in 2014
New York City. Finally. It is, indeed, a hell of a town. Yesterday started early. We woke before dawn and bundled up. Sam's Grams gave us a lift to the train station and we caught the 7:27 train to Grand Central. Being on a train again brought back a lot of memories of London, Kuala … Continue reading Manhattan
Saturday morning started very early for me. I've turned into more of a morning person over the last few years, but getting up at 4:15 is something I can never adjust to. It does help to look forward to the reason you're getting up so much earlier than the sun, and I had a great … Continue reading Welcome to New York
"What is your favorite picture that you've taken?" I was asked this recently, and it is one of those questions that I get often. I feel differently about all of the pictures I've taken and been pleased with; it's difficult to narrow down a single photo as an absolute favorite. It feels somehow unfair. That … Continue reading The Possibilities of the Future
"What do you like to do in your spare time?"It's a simple question. When you are getting to know someone, it's one that inevitably comes up. I was asked this question recently and found myself stumped. My go-to answers I'd used most of my life didn't apply like they once did. I don't read as … Continue reading Hobbies
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