Commentary

Opinions, offerings and ambling ramblings.
Visiting New Orleans: A Guide to the Big Easy

Visiting New Orleans: A Guide to the Big Easy

New Orleans is a city unlike any other, filled with history, vibrant culture, incredible food, and a unique energy that’s palpable in the air. Whether exploring historic sites, indulging in Creole and Cajun cuisine, or immersing in the lively music scene, there's...

All About the History of Long Island, New York

All About the History of Long Island, New York

Long Island is quite the experience in New York. From the West End of the island, where there’s the bulkhead of citizens in Queens and Brooklyn, to the East End in rural wine country, there is a contrast everywhere you look. Skyscrapers, then farms. The most diverse...

Montauk Point & Lighthouse Museum on Long Island

Montauk Point & Lighthouse Museum on Long Island

Well, Montauk Point is everything I wanted it to be and more. From the quaint and somewhat deserted town of Montauk, to Shadmoor State Park, to stopping at Hither Plain Reservation, and the Hither Hills, we loved it all. There’s also that purveying sense of intrigue...

Sag Harbor on Long Island, New York

Sag Harbor on Long Island, New York

Sag Harbor on Long Island is an absolute delight to explore, even during a thick and full New Jersey winter. When we were there, we parked and walked up and down Bay Street and through Main Street, searching for a coffee shop to stop at. There are many options in Sag...

Wolffer Estate Vineyard on Long Island in Sagaponack, New York

Wolffer Estate Vineyard on Long Island in Sagaponack, New York

Wolffer Estate Vineyard on Long Island sits at the beginning of the South Fork of the East End, right off the Montauk Highway on Sagg Rd—at the crossroads of the Village of Sagaponack—and maintains their Wolffer Estate Vineyard and property along with The Wine Stand...

Out of the Blue Seafood on Long Island in Hampton Bays, New York

Out of the Blue Seafood on Long Island in Hampton Bays, New York

With a trip to Long Island, the goal should always be to eat as much seafood as possible. Out of the Blue Seafood in Hampton Bays has a big parking lot, open bays of fish, crabs, and lobster, and is an absolute must-experience. Clam chowder is always our biggest need,...

The Big Duck on Long Island in Flanders, New York

The Big Duck on Long Island in Flanders, New York

Absolutely obsessed with The Big Duck on Long Island. Back in the heyday of the Pekin duck craze in New York City, countless duck farms sprung up across Long Island on the East End forks. As a remnant, and now a historical landmark in Flanders, New York, The Big Duck...

Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead Hotel on Long Island, New York

Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead Hotel on Long Island, New York

The Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead on Long Island in New York is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for a spot to easily explore both the North and South forks of the East End of Long Island. The wonderful part of staying with Hilton and being a Hilton Honors...

OLIO E PIÙ Italian Restaurant in Greenwich Village, New York City

OLIO E PIÙ Italian Restaurant in Greenwich Village, New York City

OLIO E PIÙ is a Greenwich Village gem displayed prominently at 3 Greenwich Ave and 6th Ave crossroads, a few blocks from Washington Square Park. The ambiance is favored, with a long bar where you can watch the master chefs at work, a long cushioned bar seat against...

Museum of Sex in New York City: Midtown Manhattan’s NoMad Area

Museum of Sex in New York City: Midtown Manhattan’s NoMad Area

To be perfectly honest, we went to the Museum of Sex to see one of Hugh Hefner's signature red smoking jackets. We are people in the 30-plus age group who grew up forbidden in childhood from watching Hef's prolific era on TV with The Girls Next Door, hushed...

Pazza Notte Italian Restaurant in New York City

Pazza Notte Italian Restaurant in New York City

A new favorite eatery near the southern end of Central Park is Pazza Notte, and Italian restaurant at 1375 6th Ave in New York City. If you finish a long walk through Central Park, it's the perfect stop just past Columbus Circle. Although it may have been a little...

More Express (Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro) in Jersey City, New Jersey

More Express (Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro) in Jersey City, New Jersey

More Express in Jersey City is a relaxing place to grab sushi when you're near the downtown city center. We ordered takeout, which included some of their sushi selection, and will have to go back another time to try their Asian Fusion options and offerings. For our...

Whiton’s Charm—A Gay Love Story (LGBTQ+ Romance)

Whiton’s Charm—A Gay Love Story (LGBTQ+ Romance)

Initially, I was going to shop out Whiton's Charm to producers and movie houses but I decided to post the story publicly for the benefit and joy of the LGBTQ+ community as a love story to read—available to all. There was nothing ever very interesting about Ms. Landry...

The World’s Greatest Apple Pie Recipe

The World’s Greatest Apple Pie Recipe

My husband made his very first baked apple pie, and it was truly delicious. We picked the apples New Jersey style at Melick's Town Farm in Oldwick/Califon, and have never felt more American. This recipe comes from my father-in-law, and he makes the most wonderful...

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery + Hartford, Connecticut

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery + Hartford, Connecticut

Our journey began with a drive up the Hudson Valley to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. This place feels like it’s been pulled straight out of a gothic novel. It’s where Washington Irving, the author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and Leona Helmsley, the infamous "Queen of...

Visiting the General Grant National Memorial From Jersey City

Visiting the General Grant National Memorial From Jersey City

We kicked off the day in Jersey City, catching the PATH train to the World Trade Center. From there, we hopped on the subway and headed uptown. The ride was interesting, especially when the subway briefly surfaced, giving us a rare glimpse of the city’s skyline before...

How To Use AI To Save Time in Your Daily Life

How To Use AI To Save Time in Your Daily Life

In this super-fast world of 2024, finding ways to save time and streamline daily activities has become more critical than ever. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI)—a transformative technology that is reshaping how we manage our lives, personally and professionally. AI...