Extracolumns
New Orleans still singing the blues
June 29, 2008
Opening the tiny shade, I peered down to look upon the Louisiana land. The hot sun revealed the large curving line of the immortal Mississippi. » Full Story
Living my clichéd dream
June 29, 2008
I hope you all have a great Fourth of July holiday and weekend. » Full Story
Adirondack hotel stories
June 29, 2008
Back in the day when thousands were trekking to the Adirondacks to take a sojourn seeking solace in an Adirondack hotel, there were several creative efforts to entice the travelers to a particular hot » Full Story
Restaurant’s walls can make or break mood
June 22, 2008
The room was darkish, As I entered the restaurant‘s main dining room, I felt something. Like leaf spinach in boiling water, my insides folded together and began to shrink. » Full Story
Celebrity table service
June 22, 2008
Remember two weeks ago, when I wrote about a restaurant with a primarily gay clientele in Los Angeles?
Keeping with that theme, I had Herman do some research, and the name of the restauran » Full Story
Keeping with that theme, I had Herman do some research, and the name of the restauran » Full Story
Summer camp time
June 22, 2008
It is that time of year again when the Adirondack summer camps for kids are preparing the cabins/tents and grounds for another influx of those who leave the cities and towns to enjoy some time in the » Full Story
Hard times are the best times to give
June 21, 2008
What’s happening in your life? This time of year is usually very busy for many people. Many of us run on a calendar that coincides with the school calendar. » Full Story
Palate premiere in Toronto is ‘booyeah’
June 15, 2008
We decided to walk to lunch from my sister’s brownstone, in the heart of downtown Toronto.
There is nothing I like better than visiting a restaurant for the first time. » Full Story
There is nothing I like better than visiting a restaurant for the first time. » Full Story
Siblings in the entertainment industry
June 15, 2008
I’ve been trying to watch “Grosse Point Blank” for several years since it came out in 1997. » Full Story
Grandfather’s breakfast
June 15, 2008
“Get ready, here comes another story of when Grandpa was a boy,” my grandchildren exclaim when my memories of the past rise up to share with them. » Full Story


