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Reflections on an Unforgettable NYC Trip

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Joe Cummings

Home and Final Thoughts. Without anything even remotely interesting happening on the flight home, I am forced to simply look back and reflect on our trip. Top 3 surprises. 1) I had more fun at the musicals than I thought … Continue reading →

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Charming Nyack: A Day of Dogs and Family Connections

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Joe Cummings

Dog Day Afternoon What would a more restful vacation look like for you? Ours began with a sleep-in, then a peaceful market day in Nyack, a quick game of hide and seek in a library, followed by a visit to … Continue reading →

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Exploring Nyack, NY: A Hidden Gem for Small Town Lovers

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Joe Cummings

July 14th Small Towns Would you rather race around a big city and see all the world-class sights or toodle around a picturesque small town with no real agenda? I have to say that I’ve had some of my best … Continue reading →

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Finding Peace at the Lake House

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Joe Cummings

A day of Rest? No go go go? Not today. July 12th, we planned to spend the evening and the next day at my cousin’s lake house. No subways to take. No places to be at a certain time. No … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11: A Personal Journey

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Joe Cummings

911 Part 1 of 3 Do you remember where you were on 9/11? What you were doing? The-Youngest and The-Oldest hadn’t been born, so all they knew about it was what they’d read or been taught in school. I was … Continue reading →

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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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Family Travel Adventures: A Journey to NYC

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Ok, we left at 4am. We thought we’d thought of everything. We were all worried about a few things, though. Being me, I was worried about the crime there. I greatly feared that my Canadian training would fail me. “I … Continue reading →

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New York City Planned Like a Boss

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Joe Cummings

New York Planning How do you plan a trip? I think the D-Day landing took less planning than our trip. The-Youngest had 400 things he wanted to do. The-Oldest said he’d be happy doing anything. The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World just wanted a day … Continue reading →

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The Return of Joe 2.0

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Ok, first of all, thanks to the people who have contacted or spoken to me requesting I get back to writing a blog. “We miss The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World and the boys. We miss your odd historical references that no one understands. We … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Dec 20th 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Joe Cummings

It’s Christmas Time 2020. A Covid Christmas. Continue reading →

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