Author Archives: Joe Cummings

About Joe Cummings

Aquarius. Traveler. Gamer. Writer. A New Parent. 4 of these things are easy. One is not. But the journey is that much better for the new people in my life. A life I want to share with others, to help them, maybe, to make them feel less alone, sure, to connect with the greater world, absolutely.

NYC Adventure: A Day With My Youngest

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Joe Cummings

The Revolt of The-Youngest Oh, that time comes for all parents, doesn’t it? That time when your children want to get away from you, do more than you have energy to do, to get out on their own and see … Continue reading →

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Epic NYC Moments: A Night on Broadway

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Joe Cummings

What would make an epic moment for you? Everyone has their dream moment. For me, it would be meeting Churchill for a few drinks, a cigar, and a nice, long chat. Sure, he would be mostly dead and the conversation … Continue reading →

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NYC Parking Challenges and the Magic of the Empire State Building

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Joe Cummings

July 9th Parking in NYC is hard. Very, very hard. The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World and I learned that last night when we came back from New Jersey. It took an hour to find a place near our place and by ‘near our place’, … Continue reading →

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6 Flags Adventure: Weather, Rides, and Family Tales

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Joe Cummings

What happens when the best day for one is not the best day for everyone? And what if something totally unexpected happens? First, the weather forecast: Cloudy. Partial sun. Chance of rain. The plan: New Jersey. 6 Flags. The-Youngest’s 2nd … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Day in NYC: Jazz, Shopping, and Steak

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Joe Cummings

What makes a good day for someone? What makes a ‘GREAT’ day? Hugs from The Rock? A visit to a tank museum? Seeing a live Jazz band? Eating a giant steak cooked to perfection? Shopping in a fancy store? A … Continue reading →

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Exploring NYC: From Bagels to Broadway Stars

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Joe Cummings

NY12 Day 4 You just Never Know Day Weather forecast? Partial sun in morning, clouds, then rain. I’m sure that’s how the day would be. Totally. We had only one planned event. For The-Youngest, his graduation present – a meal … Continue reading →

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Burgers, Bargains, and Family in New York

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Joe Cummings

NY 11 Day 3 – Burgers and Bargains Remember that one of our rules was to eat. Well, by the time we got to the Burger Joint, it was 3:30 and we were starving. Now, in NYC, a good food … Continue reading →

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A Personal Journey at Carnegie Hall in NYC

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Joe Cummings

What would you have done on day 3? A Saturday? Now this would have been a perfect day for a rest. Day 0: Travel. Day 1: Learn NYC and see fireworks. Day 2: Bus and boat tours. Day 3: Rest … Continue reading →

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VIP Experience on the Hudson: Rain or Shine

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Do you trust the weather channel? Well, in NYC, they played as fast and loose with the odds as a card counting clown who’s had too much tequila. The weather channel said it would be cloudy in the morning. 80% … Continue reading →

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Exploring NYC: Library Adventures and Italian Delights

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Should we have taken a break? Maybe. It was 2pm on July 5th. The sun blazed over us. Humidity thickened the air. In Italy, they would have all gone inside and rested until the heat of the day was gone. … Continue reading →

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