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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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Exploring the 9/11 Museum and Freedom Tower Tour

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Joe Cummings

Inside the Freedom Tower What would it have been like to be in the Twin Towers? I’ll never know, but I got a chance to visit the 9/11 Museum and the new Freedom Tower. We didn’t have a guide for … Continue reading →

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The Emotional 9/11 Memorial: Heroism and Sacrifice

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Joe Cummings

911 memorial and freedom tower Oh, the 9/11 Memorial is such a peaceful and beautiful and heartbreaking sight. I think everyone has seen the pictures—two great holes in the ground with waterfalls on all four sides and one dark and … 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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Statue of Liberty: An Unforgettable Experience

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Joe Cummings

What is THE MUST-SEE? The Statue of Liberty, of course. An icon not only of New York, but of America, not only America, but of the world, not only of the world, but the universe (if you believe in the … Continue reading →

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Experiencing The Book of Mormon: A Family Night Out

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Joe Cummings

Another Musical? We planned on being offended tonight. Ever watched Southpark? Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s masterpiece? It may be the greatest comedy series ever. Nothing is sacred. Nothing. At some point, no matter how open-minded you are, they’ll find … Continue reading →

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Why You Need More Time at the American Museum of Natural History

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Joe Cummings

July 10 Museum Mess I won’t bury the lead. We didn’t do the American Museum of Natural History justice. Oh, I knew it was a big museum. I sent everyone a video on things to do. But the heat, humidity … Continue reading →

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