It was a weird déjà vu sensation watching the unfolding horrors of the massacre in Norway. This is a country known for peace – the Nobel Peace Prize to be even more specific. But to me, there is another touch of tragedy that coincides with my earliest memories of this beautiful and peaceful country. It… Read more »
Ask a New Yorker: We are here today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with… Joep: Joep de Koning from New York, but originally from the Netherlands. I’ve lived in New York City for 44 years. Ask a New Yorker: You’re practically a native. Did you go out to Maxwell Plumb, Studio 54 and Plato’s… Read more »
I know not everyone is the road warrior traveler I am and for that, most of you can thank you lucky stars. I will freely admit that my tolerance of infrequent flyers is fully dependent on how tight my connection is and how long the security line has grown. It doesn’t take much to spot… Read more »
Best-selling author, web publisher, and businesswoman, Susan Miller’s achievements and contributions to the field of astrology have made her the authority to the stars, quite literally. From Wall Street to Fashion Avenue, New York to New Delhi, people everywhere turn to Susan to teach, lecture, and lead them toward success in both their personal lives… Read more »
People feel the need of being a part of history, both good and bad. There are bragging rights for saying, “I was there.” Having worked in the news business as long as I have, I can say there are plenty of things I would have rather avoided but didn’t have much choice. The Joplin tornado… Read more »
Ask a New Yorker: Good morning Karen. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Please share who you are and what you do. Karen: I’m Karen Pearl, and I’m the President and CEO of God’s Love We Deliver. Gods Love We Deliver is the most fantastic not-for-profit organization. What we do is cook and then deliver… Read more »
Ask a New Yorker: Hello Amy Snow. I’ve never met anyone with the last name Snow. Amy: Well, it’s sort of a nick name. It’s an interesting story. I moved to New York when I was fifteen and a half. I played soccer quite often in Washington Square Park. I would play with a group… Read more »
Memorial Day is the traditional kick off for summer and people head to the beach, flop their towels and stay there for the whole summer. I grew up in Myrtle Beach, SC and the thing I always took for granted was the life guards. Ever-present, I could count on hearing a whistle blow should anyone… Read more »
The Mississippi River is normally a beautiful thing. The largest river system in the U.S, it travels from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, working its way past farms and cities. But in watching the aftermath of the floodwaters that are slowly surging towards the Gulf, I am horrified at just how many people care… Read more »
I met Gay Talese as I was giving a Phototrek Tour. I often use his lovely home as a back-drop for pictures. One day, an attractive woman came out of nowhere and asked why I was taking a picture in front of this home. I replied, “ I’m giving a tour” and she in turn… Read more »
