February 21st, 2007
The American Institute of Architects announced the results of its annual poll and named the top 150 favorite structures across the United States.
Here are the Top Ten on the list:
Empire State Building
The White House
Washington National Cathedral
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Golden Gate Bridge
U.S. Capitol
Lincoln Memorial
Biltmore Estates
Chrysler Building
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
As I browsed through the list, I noticed that although […]
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February 10th, 2007
I’m a big animal lover. I have two cats ““ adorably warm, furry, and cuddly creatures.
When it comes to other members of the animal kingdom, with very few exceptions, they all trigger the “aahhhh” factor. Judging from how frequently animals are turning up in movies and commercials, it’s clear that I’m not the only one […]
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February 9th, 2007
It’s been awhile since I’ve made a trip to New York City, and looking through recent information about current museum exhibits, it’s clear that I must plan a trip soon.
High on my list of things to see will be the Louis Comfort Tiffany Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Louis Comfort Tiffany was the son […]
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December 30th, 2006
A few years ago, while on a layover, I became very seriously ill. Although I thought everything would be okay once I woke up in the morning, it became clear in the wee hours that I was wrong.
Fortunately my airline has some pretty good procedures in place for getting medical attention for ill crewmembers. Once […]
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December 15th, 2006
A holiday shopping excursion in New York City is not complete without checking out the decorated windows. I spent one Christmas Eve on a layover in the city, and enjoyed a trip to look at all the beautiful lights and decorations. It made being away from home on a holiday a little less depressing.
What is there […]
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December 11th, 2006
Happy Monday!
Here are this week’s money saving travel tips:
Travel seems to be one of the few remaining areas where it’s okay to discriminate based on age. And this time, that’s a good thing. Look for “senior” discounts at restaurants, attractions, and various events where admission prices may be lower if you are senior. The age […]
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November 29th, 2006
When ya gotta go, you gotta go! And Charmin makes it a little bit easier if you’re in Times Square when you gotta go.
Charmin (the toilet paper people) has installed 20 clean, accessible, public restrooms in New York’s Times Square, right next to the Virgin Megastore. Charmin says that it’s a holiday gift to New […]
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November 24th, 2006
When you think of the day after Thanksgiving, what comes to mind?
Relaxing around the house and eating leftovers? Watching football? Listening to holiday music and putting up the holiday decorations? Or are you one of the many, many people who will be heading out to the stores for the kick off of the holiday shopping […]
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November 20th, 2006
I love patronizing family businesses. There’s something appealing to me in knowing that generations have struggled and prospered to stake out a little part of the American Dream.
Even though ABC Carpets & Home is not your typical small family business, it still resonates with a rich, family tradition.
It began in 1897, with Sam Weinrib, an […]
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October 26th, 2006
If you are anywhere in the greater New York City area for Halloween, you won’t want to miss the 33rd Annual Village Halloween Parade.
The parade queues up at 6th Avenue, south of Spring and North of Canal, between 6:30-8 pm. The parade starts at 7 pm, running straight up 6th Avenue from Spring to 21st […]
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