Are squirrels the kangaroo of North America?
FACT: There are no species of squirrels native to Australia. There were, according to a document on the Australia Government’s Department of …
10 memorable New York City experiences
The first time anyone visits New York City, you feel compelled to tick off all the main sights – the Statue of Liberty, …
My five most awkward spa experiences
I love a day spa. A darkened, quiet room. The chance to lie down…in silence…for an hour or so. Warmth. Exotic fragrances. …
Where we ate in New York City. The round-up. Part 2
This post is a continuation of Where we ate in New York City. The round-up. Part 1. Dining at a variety of …
Where we ate in New York City. The round-up. Part 1.
Dining at a variety of establishments is a key element of our travels. The Poolboy’s special area of interest in the planning of …
We all flew here on JetBlue. Thank you, thank you.
The title of this post is a line from a song in Legally Blonde: the Musical. I only know that, because when …
Bringing home the NY cheesecake
Late last year when we flew home from New York we took a most circuitous route. New York – Los Angeles – …
Start spreading the news…
…we’re leaving today. Well we were, when I took the following pics. With a few hours to kill between checking out of …
Sylvia’s Restaurant
Sylvia’s Restaurant is a Harlem institution. Good Southern soulfood cooking. Man, those serves were big. Just days before, Caroline Kennedy had had …
MoMA
Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. The collection is mind-blowing.
