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Truly Organic Apples
These apples hung unexpectedly on the tree this fall. They were picked by someone standing on the bed of a pickup truck. Eating out of hand, they are crisp, sweet and juicy all at once. A ‘local’ thought they might be known as ‘striped apples’. Made into applesauce they are a gourmet City item. But …
Do Not Visit
Near to Carnegie Hall and other venues of entertainment. My first non-recommendation. Went for drinks here, and the stuff in the bottle is not what the bottle originally held. When asked to speak to the Manager about this, his reply was so transparent that we left the drinks and the restaurant. This was a first.
What Does This Advert Mean?
This advertisement has been around for about 12 months. Every time I see it I am at a loss at what it is trying to say.
Bryant Park
Bryant Park turns into a winter wonderland every year around 30 October. The transformation is underwritten by the Bank of America and is therefore named: The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. In spite of the corporate participation, it is a festive and free event. The skating rink is one half of the …
Thanksgiving
Facts: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
1924- Originally named Christmas Parade. Macy employees herded animals from the Central Park Zoo to the Herald Square Store. 1927- Felix the Cat is the first giant balloon 1934 -Mickey Mouse balloon joins the club. Nearly 1 million people line the streets The parade is cancelled during WWII years. 1947- Gains national attention after being …
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City Signs!
The directional signs in Cities – pretty much in any city in the world, are put in place by the people who live there. These sign-placing-people have knowledge they don’t realize they have to share. This results in their leaving out crucial bits of information when placing the signs on the street. You follow blindly …
The Hard Way
A Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child. Read this entertaining thriller if you want a street-by-street description of the West Village. T was reading it when I visited A&T this summer. He asked me about the streets and that made me curious. Just finished it and it is fun to be able to absolutely visualize …
Alone in a Subway Car