I was browsing an antiques store near the Jersey Shore when this book cover caught my attention: “The Shocking Secret (The Content Assignment),” by Holly Roth. Looking at the cover, the drama is hyped up: this woman is tied to a chair, her head thrown back … is she in pain? Struggling to break lose … Read more
I went to see the Broadway play titled “Art,” starring Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden, and was thoroughly entertained. When I heard the basic premise of the play: that one guy buys an all-white painting and enthusiastically shares his new addition to his art collection with his friends, who are less than … Read more
No sooner had Halloween passed, with all of the front yard inflatables that I shared only 2 days ago, and the next holiday inflatables quickly took their place! No joke, Thanksgiving inflatables are taking over the neighborhood already! I really do think Belleville NJ is the king of holiday inflatables! Maybe it’s just me, but … Read more
I’ve often joked that Belleville, NJ is the holiday inflatible capital of the state. Every holiday is included and the inflatables come out – even for unexpected ones like Easter or Valentines Day. Well, it’s Halloween, and this week is no different. A simple half hour walk around Belleville revealed this collection of Halloween inflatables. … Read more
While I got sick during my trip to Mexico, I was able to get out and walk around a little bit each of the days I was sick … and while wandering the streets of Roma Norte, I saw this home with what I might describe as “racing stripes.” I mean, who thinks to paint … Read more
I was looking back at some old pictures from a trip to Paris in 2012, and this broken tile mosaic floor caught my attention. I photographed it since I loved the look and style of it, but I neglected to take a picture of the store or cafe in which I found it. You’d think … Read more
U.S. Route 64 is a highway that runs through Taos, New Mexico, providing access to the Taos historic center (and connecting to the High Road to Taos). On my trip to Taos, I stopped and started walking along this route – even though it’s technically a highway, once you’re in town, it has local speed … Read more
My first night in Madrid, despite a full day of exploring, I was still energized to keep walking the streets and taking in as many sights as I could. At one point, I was in the Cortes neighborhood, which is just south of the famous Calle Gran Via, and walking along Calle de Alcala. This … Read more
There’s a feature in the Sunday NY Times that I enjoy, called “Routine.” It’s an interview of sorts, where the person being profiled explains what they like to do on a weekend day. One that caught my attention recently was a “Routine” with Wendell Pierce, an actor that I enjoyed seeing on the Tom Clancy … Read more
There are a lot of things about the house in Wurtsboro that I saw last weekend that caught my attention, and one of them was the idea of having a basketball hoop in the woods. I’m not sure how practical this hoop and “court” is in its current state, as there’s an uneven surface below … Read more