“Rocky Raccoon” Welcomes You To New York! New York spring days are gorgeous, so I went for a walk in Central Park, and found a new friend! Reports put the Raccoon population in Central Park at 300-500 at any time…while… Read More ›
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Have You Counted Central Park’s Archways? I Did! Here They Are Up Close!
Welcome To New York’s Central Park! I found this aerial shot of Manhattan and Central Park online – a gorgeous shot that captures the majesty of the park….but a closer look also reveals something else: The Park Has “Arches!” Yes,… Read More ›
“Wrapping Up” Central Park – Virtually! 20 Years Of Christo’s “The Gates” Are Back!
The Gates Are Back In New York! Look at these amazing orange “gates” providing a colorful walkway through New York’s Central Park! It’s all part of a celebration of 20 years of “The Gates!” This is the incredible work of… Read More ›
Need To Get Away? How About Hiking Roussillon’s Red Rocks! Exploring Provence By Foot…
Welcome To Roussillon’s “Red Rocks!” In a world with nothing but bad news and screaming headlines, I just want to get away. One of the best things about travel is finding new unexpected places to explore and escape into, like… Read More ›
New York’s Smallest Piece Of Real Estate Trips Me Up! An AI-Enchanced Tale Of Woe…
This is an update to a story I shared a while ago: this is a unique spot in New York City, sitting just north of the Freedom Tower, which at night looms large in the distance: Located where the twin… Read More ›
Do You Know the Rubber Ducky “Moby Duck” Incident? Here’s Their Wild Adventure!
Get ready to have your mind blown like mine was! The Facebook site “Life Facts” shared this: In January 1992, a shipping mishap turned into an unexpected scientific breakthrough when the cargo ship Ever Laurel lost a container carrying 29,000… Read More ›
Would You Sleep In The “Deepest Darkest Hotel Room In The World?” What If You Were Trapped? Here’s The Story…
Want To Stay 200 Feet Underground With No Escape? Well, the answer is obvious, so how do you think 5 people felt when they experienced just that near the Grand Canyon! This happened two years ago and I was reminded… Read More ›
Exploring Joshua Tree! Our “Hitch Hiking” Adventure Has “Skull Rock” And “The Wrong Man!”
Who’s Up For Nice Hike – With Some “Rock Faces?” Not talking about ours of course, but the incredible “rock faces” you can see at Joshua Tree National Park in California! This massive national park, located halfway between California’s Pacific… Read More ›
Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays! Enjoy this One Can “Christmas Tinner!”
Merry Christmas All! Need a last minute holiday meal? How about this! While this isn’t my annual Christmas feast, it could be yours! Scrambled Egg and BaconTwo Mince PiesTurkey And PotatoesGravyBread SauceCranberry SauceBrussel Sprouts With Stuffing – Or Broccoli With… Read More ›
Have You Seen “Subway Santa?” Here’s Santa Claus ArrivingIn Chicago – By Train!
Let’s Welcome “Subway Santa” To Chicago! Here is a winter sunrise over Lake Michigan from downtown Chicago…where my wife and I lived for 5 years….and I realize that I have never shared one of the city’s most uniquely entertaining holiday… Read More ›
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