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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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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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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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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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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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Pandemic Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Joe Cummings

It’s day 133 for us – so where are we at? Well, I have to say if you look around, you’d say yes, the pandemic is over… but more accurately, a ton of people are just fed up with having … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Saturday, June 27, 2020

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Joe Cummings

For us, another visiting day in the exotic land of the Ogopogo. For the rest of the world, a pretty typical day of chaos and weirdness. But since you’re likely reading about all the rioting and the Minneapolis city council … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Friday, June 26, 2020

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Joe Cummings

Going on a trip helps me reset my life a bit, you know, take a look at things that are working and not working. Not working…my diet, so over a plate of pancakes, I thought long and hard on the … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Friday, June 19, 2020

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Joe Cummings

It’s been 100 days since this adventure began. 100 days ago, we went into isolation ourselves, and I wrote my first quarantine blog. 100 days ago, you could still cross the border, still go to the movies and eat popcorn, … Continue reading →