New York
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2022: The Interior Art of the Former Main US Post Office
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) Anyway, a couple of Sundays ago, I was a tourist, as always, in the city of New York.… Continue reading
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2022: Pumpkin Picking at BB & GG Farms & Nursery
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 Some Fun Info: As you can see, we… Continue reading
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2022: Exploring Grand Central Station at Night
“If we don’t care about our past, we can’t have very much hope for our future.” – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1975. The other week, I explored Grand Central Station in Manhattan, New York, in the evening beyond the Main Concourse and the hustle and bustle. And this is what I’ve discovered so far. Address: 89… Continue reading
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2022: Misty Weather at Avalon Nature Preserve
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
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2022: Celebrating 35 Years of Traveling
You know I have been traveling since I was in my mother’s womb? Haha. Anyway, thank God for another year! It’s truly a blessing to visit numerous countries and cultures. I’m very excited about next year; hopefully, in late January, I can travel abroad and share the latest adventures and insights with you. Here I’ll… Continue reading
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2022: A Hidden Japanese Garden on Long Island
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. While it’s my second time here, it’s always so mesmerizing. It transports me once… Continue reading
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2022: Explore Early 20th Century Wealth at Planting Fields Arboretum
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
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2022: Celebrating My Pup Mahal’s Second Birthday
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! When I first got him at North Shore Animal League, I thought he was the cutest pup. So I had to… Continue reading
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2022: When Visiting a Buddhist Temple
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
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2022: Things to See & Do at a Thai Faire
I hope it’s safe to say that I adore Thai Culture. (: So a couple of weeks ago, I went to a local Thai Faire hosted by a Buddhist community near my hometown. And these were some of the things that I saw and did there: Dine, Drink, and Be Merry! Pad Thai, Pad See… Continue reading
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Welcome! Susanna’s Musings are about her cultural travels from New York, Costa Rica, España, and across the globe.
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