That’s not a group of clouds, it’s the man on the moon.  That’s not a dog waiting for his next meal, it’s a canine communicating complex through his facial expressions.  Isn’t it funny how our imaginations allow us to see the complex beauty in the everyday, whether it’s really there or not?   In this [...]

If New York City weren’t cool enough (I don’t mean temperature-wise, of course!), now you can feast your eyes on an amazing outdoor exhibit on Governor’s Island by artist, Mark di Suvero.  The many massive sculptures are constructed from industrial materials such as I-beams and salvaged steel.  Even mallets are available for visitors to hit [...]

Ah, July 4th weekend.  There’s always a mass exodus of Manhattanites from the hot steamy streets of New York City to the Hamptons, the “Shore” or up the Hudson.  Certainly it’s much more beautiful outside the City, no? Ummm, maybe not.  As I was jogging along the West Side Highway this afternoon I was awestruck [...]