I live near the St. James General Store, which has been around since 1857. And it’s still active! While you can’t buy your grocery necessities, this general store houses the history of Long Island and New York. A Bit of History The front entrance of the St. James General Store. Built by Ebenezer Smith in … Continue reading 2023: A 19th-Century Store: The St. James General Store
I adore cloudy weather! Sure cloudy weather can just be damp and soggy, but despite it all, there is something romantic about a gray sky while being surrounded by mist. It almost comes out of a storybook. Outside the famous City of New York, you’ll find plenty of farms, forests, mountains, suburbs, and many roadways. … Continue reading 2023: A Cloudy Day in a New York Suburbia
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! May your season and travels be safe and joyful. I hope you have the opportunity to explore where you want to explore. Take care as always, and see you in the New Year! (: The Nativity: The Holy Family: Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus
https://vimeo.com/771241447 In this vlog, I was a bit scared to vote because of discrimination. But remembering the suffragists who came before me, I put my fears aside and voted.
One of my favorite things to do in autumn is pumpkin picking! So a couple of weeks ago, my mom, my pup Mahal, and I went pumpkin picking at BB & GG Farms & Nursery in St. James, New York. Address: 625 NY-25A, St James, NY 11780 Well, if the larger pumpkins are out of … Continue reading 2022: Pumpkin Picking at BB & GG Farms & Nursery
I frequent Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook, New York, almost weekly. It’s open year-long, six days a week. This preserve has endless trails showcasing the latest shrubs, trees, ducks, swans, and occasional deer. It’s a fantastic place to bring the kids or even a furry puppy friend. And the volunteers and regular visitors there … Continue reading 2022: Misty Weather at Avalon Nature Preserve
Is there anything more magical than walking through a serene garden? It's here in Oyster Bay, New York, at this Japanese Garden created by John P. Humes after being inspired by the beauty and serenity of the gardens in Kyoto, Japan. A self-portrait, posing in front of a bamboo door. While it's my second time … Continue reading 2022: A Hidden Japanese Garden on Long Island
If you want to see how the wealthy lived on Long Island during the early 20th century, look no further than at Planting Fields Arboretum! (Note: A couple of weeks ago, I visited this place with my friends, wearing our Ancient Greek costumes. This is what I've learned while exploring this arboretum.) A Bit of … Continue reading 2022: Explore Early 20th Century Wealth at Planting Fields Arboretum
Happy Birthday to my pup Mahal! He's two years old now, and according to doggie years, he's an adult. I've had him since November 2020. And I hope to cherish him for a decade! Mahal in Tagalog means "love" and "expensive." (He can be pretty expensive sometimes, haha.) In Hindi, it means "palace" or "living … Continue reading 2022: Celebrating My Pup Mahal’s Second Birthday
This Buddhist Temple called Vajiradhammapadip Temple is close to my hometown. I often go here for the Thai Faire. And each time I enter, it always feels magical and tranquil inside. (FYI: Buddhism also has three main branches. This particular temple is part of the Theravāda Branch.) So these are some of the things that you … Continue reading 2022: When Visiting a Buddhist Temple
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