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
Before the Lunar New Year, I wanted to check if Manhattan's Chinatown had any festivities. Alas, there were none. But I enjoyed the atmosphere, and so this is what you can find: Bakeries & Cafes From dim sum to bubble tea, your world here is your oyster – literally, I think they even sell oysters. … Continue reading 2023: Visiting New York’s Chinatown in January
Do you love the sight of books? It’s always so magical and refreshing to peruse through books, even if you don’t bring one home. And inside the Neue Galerie in Manhattan, New York, you’re free to do so! Left Image: The Foyer. These guys were pretty polite and helpful. Right Image: You can find the … Continue reading 2023: Neue Galerie’s Bookshop in New York
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/778239683 In this vlog, I explore a public area known as Washington Square Park in New York City. Music, art, and pretty much anything else can happen here! I found it fun to just walk through. Have you been there? I hope you're well. (: Address: Washington Square, New York, NY 10012
Woo! Just in time for the holidays and Christmas. So the annual Holiday Markets at Columbus Circle in New York City enthralled many visitors and locals alike. While it can’t compare to the Christmas Markets in Europe, I would say these markets are just as festive! Exploring through the markets A typical mirror selfie 😉 … Continue reading 2022: The Holiday Markets at Columbus Circle, NYC
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.
Maybe it’s not a grand foyer like the Palais Garnier in Paris, but it’s close enough. Hey, at least it’s not crowded! (; (Perhaps if they put some theatre and brought some wine, more people would come. :P) The interior of the post office. It has a Beaux-Arts style. Anyway, a couple of Sundays ago, I … Continue reading 2022: The Interior Art of the Former Main US Post Office
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
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