Naming our loss at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City
The names draw you in. The names are unremarkable except in their quantity and variety. Each is both unique and the same – simple lettering on bronze – with nothing to draw the eye to Read More …
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New York City’s Sea Glass Carousel
I just got back from a week in New York City. I did all sorts of cool stuff while I was there (more on that in future posts), but I did NOT ride the Sea Read More …
The waterlily pond at the New York Botanical Garden
The elegant Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is the heart of the New York Botanical Garden. Constructed in 1902, the conservatory houses a variety of plants from ecosystems around the world. The shimmering beauty of the Read More …
Clipper City cruising in NYC
Board the tall ship Clipper City for the best views of New York City and plenty of fresh air. Clipper ships ruled the seas for a brief period during the 1840s and 50s. Designed for Read More …
New York Botanical Garden
In the heart of the Bronx, far beyond the skyscrapers of Manhattan, the New York Botanical Garden offers 250 acres of old growth forest, manicured lawns, and gardens and a glorious Victorian conservatory. It is Read More …
Building a trip around the New York Pass
There is a lot to see and do in New York City and, while there are plenty of free options, most of the marque attractions carry hefty admission fees. As if the bewildering number of Read More …
Reciprocal garden admissions: One membership for 100s of North American gardens
Have your heart set on visiting a lot of gardens AND saving money? The American Horticultural Society reciprocal garden admissions program lets you buy one botanic garden or arboretum membership an use it visit hundreds Read More …
Travel booking links and information
Every year more and more online resources are available to help travelers plan and book their trip. But there are so many resources available, it can be hard to know where to start or what Read More …
Yua at the Heard: See Yup’ik masks and Matisse in Phoenix
January 2019 was your last chance to see Yua: Henri Matisse and the Inner Arctic Spirit, a stunning exhibit of historic Alaskan Yup’ik masks and Matisse drawings influenced by them, at the Heard Museum in Read More …
SC Johnson architecture tour, Racine, Wisconsin
The products SC Johnson (formerly Johnson Wax, but NOT Johnson & Johnson) manufactures are probably familiar to most, as they include household staples like Windex cleaner, OFF! insect repellent, and Ziploc storage bags. However, fewer Read More …