For our trip to the Galapagos, Sherry and I stayed on a ninety foot powered catamaran called the Seaman. Although we had previously been on a large cruise ship and much smaller sailboats, we had never stayed overnight on a vessel this size. Doing this for six nights in the open seas was a totally…
We have all heard of “farm to table” restaurants featuring incredibly fresh food. What would happen if you could do the same thing with chocolate? Sherry and I just experienced a tree to table experience that was outrageously great. On our way to the Galapagos, Sherry and I decided to spend a couple of days…
Fasten your seat-belts, put your seat-backs and tray tables in their upright and locked positions and hang on for dear life. Today, long-time friend Doug, shared his passion of sailing in the skies with me as I piloted my first ever sailplane. My head is still at 5,000 feet and I am now deeply indebted…
When I was a kid, I loved summer camp. My favorite was Timber Lake Camp (TLC) in Phoenicia NY, which I attended from age 9-13. I loved all the sports, the campfires, hanging out with my fellow bunk-mates and the strong team spirit of color-war. I enjoyed the evening activities and even got involved in…
There is a song in one “Hair”, one of my favorite Broadway plays called “Initials.” Its a snappy, brief song with a very sixties flair. Here are the lyrics: LBJ took the IRT Down to 4th Street USA. When he got there, What did he see? The youth of America on LSD. LBJ IRT, USA…
Adventures are a curious thing. If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know that some of them happen instantly, others need to be planned. There are some that seem to elicit a “continuous, ongoing effort.” This entry falls into that category. I learned to swim when I was fourteen. Prior to that, I was afraid…
As part of our anniversary week celebration, Sherry and I went downtown to Abigail’s Kitchen to “Dine in the Dark” last night. Our host, Abby Hitchcock is a graduate of Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School, a certified sommelier and a judge on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay.” She has owned the restaurant for 27…
Picture this: You are on vacation in Europe, and on your last day, the proprietor of your B&B asks you over for tea. You begin to feel dizzy and the last thing you remember is someone laughing…. When you awake you do not know where you are. One thing you know for sure – you…
Luna Luna is out of this world!
I have been active and fit for my entire life, enjoying many sports including tennis, yoga, skiing, rollerblading, hiking and water-skiing. But a few things are missing from my routine and I set out to find a gym to fill in the gaps. The only gym I have ever been a member of was the…
Sherry and I recently returned from a trip to Morocco with WJC (our synagogue). It was simply an incredible experience and while it represented seven locations and thousands of miles, I am treating it as just two adventures (the trip itself #8 and the Dromedary ride #9). I’ll use this column to share two of…
Last night Sherry and I had dinner with her cousins Jeff and Susan Hammer at a nearby restaurant Shiraz. We have been there once before and had a great time. We have actually never socialized with Jeff and Susan before and I was looking forward to learning about their transition to retirement and kindling a…
While the four of us were in Key West, Ali and Cam suggested we stop in a Karaoke bar after dinner on our first night. Both of the girls have participated in the past and enjoy performing. Ali in particular goes out with friends – and seems to take pleasure both in singing and hearing…
Today I began the process of signing up for Medicare! Just typing those words have a serious implication (I will let you fill in your own judgements about my age and mental acuity). I am just learning the process, but the two steps I have learned so far are: Get Medicare Card before 65th birthday!…
A long time ago, when my mother’s father (Grandpa Nat) moved out of his apartment into assisted living, all the grandchildren came to collect his things. Some took many items: his organ, couches, dishes and bedroom sets. I remember taking just four things: A set of candlesticks, his encyclopedia, a small notebook with his hand-written…
