Street Seens: Uncle Albert Lives
And even if his name is Mr. Turvy, (who knew there were so many magical Uncles in the six sequels P.L. Travers wrote from 1934 to 1989!) I [...]
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St. Croix’s Centennial Transfer Day
A part of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), St. Croix was purchased by the United States in 1917. On March 31, Crucians celebrated [...]
Street Seens: Hyphens Should Unite not Divide
One week ago, on a Saint Patrick’s Day spent here in the Manhattan of my adulthood, the urban village in New York City where we regularly [...]
Men in Uniform – and Why we Find Them Attractive
It’s no secret that a lot of women fancy men in uniform. However, it’s not quite clear for everyone why that is, and what is driving [...]
Death Valley: How Low Can You Go?
This winter I have been fortunate to be able to travel away from home. My first trip, which I reported on recently, was to Iceland. [...]
The Pros and Cons of Condo Living
Less than two years ago I bought my first home – a 1,000 square foot, two-bedroom condo boasting an exposed brick wall and custom mantel [...]
Airline Passengers – Get Ready for Your Pat-Down
When I was 60 years old, after many years of running and one New York City Marathon, I made the decision to have my knees replaced. Yes, [...]
The Joys and Woes of Selling a House
Retirement has milestone events. The first is the day the family breadwinner(s) packs up the office, and heads home to a life away from the [...]
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