A day in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Every once in a while I drop by the Bushwick collective to see what’s up.? The Mural have not been updated since 2020 and I don.t really know when the artist will be back to do new Murals.. I will be posting the murals photographed prior to 2020 on a later posting. I know its backwards but there were so many before covid, and I … Continue reading A day in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Beautiful churches of New York. Eglise St Jean Baptiste R.C Church
There is always a surprise around every corner in New York City. Eglise de St Jean Baptiste is one of them. Located at 202 East 77th Street, this church, which should have been designated a cathedral, is absolutely magnificent. A New York City landmark, it is considered to be one of the country’s most beautiful churches and is included in the National Registry of … Continue reading Beautiful churches of New York. Eglise St Jean Baptiste R.C Church
Santa Catalina. California. A great bucket list destination.
Be a tourist in our own country or back yard. Today more than ever with worldwide travel restrictions, and the impossibility of international travel (for god knows how long). Looking into your own backyard is the way to go. Your backyard has wonders that must be visited. I lived in California for a while and I am guilty of this, always thought I would have … Continue reading Santa Catalina. California. A great bucket list destination.
It’s going to be OK.
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise”- Victor Hugo We are all home, trying to find something to do. This Coronavirus has us on edge, not sleeping and feeling like the air is not getting into our lungs. To be honest I am tired of hearing about it, but I know this topic of conversation and the negativity, psychosis and depression … Continue reading It’s going to be OK.
I want to wake up from this nightmare.
Spring has sprung, and no one noticed. While the planet is sprouting new life , we are afraid for our own. Every morning I wake up and I think what a horrible nightmare I had, only to find out that the nightmare is happening when I am awake. Those of us who love to travel, and enjoy our basic freedoms, are seeing the world on … Continue reading I want to wake up from this nightmare.
The Vanderbilt mansion, Remnant of a golden age. Hyde park, N.Y
Hyde park is located about 2 hours North of New York city, on route 9best known today for the campus of the Culinary institute of America and the home of president FDR. The Vanderbilt mansion was built during America’s golden Age, 1896 to 1899 and was purchased 1895, as the spring and Fall home of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt ( BTW the way Mrs. Vanderbilt … Continue reading The Vanderbilt mansion, Remnant of a golden age. Hyde park, N.Y
My heart is in Havana Oh La la.g. —
After going to the New York Times travel show this year, and sitting through the Cuba Forum, the only thing that had changed, is the spot that you tick on your affidavit. I found at the show that many people wanted to go, but still had doubts, whether it was legal or not. Well to put your mind at ease , Yes you can still … Continue reading My heart is in Havana Oh La la.g. —
Fascinating places you encounter on road trips. Steve Heller’s fabulous furniture.
Travelling through Upstate New York on route 28 in Boiceville north of Woodstock, you will no doubt notice a little furniture shop with a menagerie of Art pieces spread out all over the property. Made from reclaimed materials. Do take a little time and stop by, its really worth it, you may just find a piece that fits perfectly in your home.This place is a … Continue reading Fascinating places you encounter on road trips. Steve Heller’s fabulous furniture.
Coronavirus, bioweapon? and travel.
If you don’t ask for permission, horrible things will happen to you.
Locked up in a glass cage at the East Martello museum in key west, is Robert the doll . I have to say, this doll really gave me the creeps. The most hunted doll in the world. He was put there under lock and key to keep him from escaping. Apparently every year he is unlocked , taken out of his cage and given a … Continue reading If you don’t ask for permission, horrible things will happen to you.