Monthly Archives: January 2010
The History…of the New York City Hotdog
The frank, the dog, the weenie, the frankfurter…the hotdog. This is subject of the quest that I was asked to take with my father. He had recently retired from the Phoenix Police Force. After 20 years of patrolling South Phoenix, … Continue reading
Ghosts, Candlelight and Williamsburg
Who would suspect that the most entertaining thing to do in Williamsburg, Virginia, might be to hunt down ghosts? For the last fifteen years, the Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tour has been named the Number One Most Requested Evening … Continue reading
Third Day in New York was the Best Day in New York
Our third day in New York City, we slept-in, that was our first good nights sleep. When up, we went straight to the Natural History Museum. There was an exhibition that was all about ‘Extreme Mammals’, which was very fascinating. … Continue reading
Mob Bosses in Brooklyn
There’s always been a lot of interest in the Cossa Nostra, and it has an uncomfortably large number of fanatics who know every detail. There are scores of films, documentaries, and books about the mafia in the U.S., and in … Continue reading
No More Hostels While in New York
We arrived to JFK with stinging eyes due to watching a handful of films during the flight from Australia, and also due to several glasses of red wine. We hit the subway to make our way to our hostel located … Continue reading
Leonard’s Indiana
There are always wonderful things going on in Indianapolis. It’s known for being one of the cities that represents the heart of the U.S., at least in the idea of what the mid-west is like. In many iconic definitions of … Continue reading
Hiring a Car in New York is a Great Stress Reliever
It was a nice Friday afternoon and I just got out of school for my February vacation. I’ve been so tense and stressed with all the exams, papers and rehearsals that it felt so very nice to just get out … Continue reading