The things you find…

Every once in a while, I’ve been known to dump out the drawers in my desk, which are prone to fill with all sorts of items. Today, while sifting the flotsam and jetsam, I came across my photo pass from a visit to the World Trade Center, the original one. Here it is:

My visitor pass from the World Trade Center.

My visitor pass from the World Trade Center.

I visited a company I did business with there on the 36th floor the Friday before the attack. The following week, I was aboard a ship and didn’t know for many more days that my friends and business associates all survived. Sadly, many others were not so lucky. I’ll keep this the rest of my life as a tangible reminder of what happened.

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Published in: on January 18, 2013 at 2:43 pm  Leave a Comment  
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A return to Republic, lunch

Republic serves a quick (if noisy) lunch at their place on New York City’s Union Square. I’ve been stopping in here for years and have never been disappointed. They have those giant noodle dishes as well as a selection of others over rice, which are more to my liking. Here’s a look at the fried wonton appetizer:

Fried wontons at Republic.

That’s a great way to start the meal. The sauce is tangy with lots of flavor and just a touch of heat. And those wontons are packed with diced stuff that will get your taste buds excited. Moving on to the main course, I went with the grilled pork chop over “broken rice,” which is how the menu describes it. Take a look:

Grilled pork chop at Republic.

That’s a tasty bowl full of goodness. The portion seems a little small, but with the appetizer, it’s the perfect amount. Seating at this joint is a little crowded, giving you the opportunity to eaves drop or meet new people. Enjoy every meal!

A few days before Sept. 11, 2001…

On September 9, 2001, I left New York Harbor aboard a ship. On the way down the Hudson River, I snapped various photos of the skyline, including the one below (reproduced poorly here, but the original is perfectly clear thanks to ideal weather, a Hasselblad camera, Zeiss lens, and Kodak Ektachrome film). Note the structure in the upper right portion of the frame.

This photo taken Sept. 9, 2001.

Never forget this world is a dangerous place.

Published in: on September 11, 2012 at 1:26 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Rockefeller Rink

Ice-skating at Rockefeller Center is a favorite among New York City natives and visitors alike. The rink is set up below the central plaza, surrounded by flags of all nations above. Here’s a recent look at the space.

This winter has been mild (so far), and I’m sure it’s difficult to find a frozen pond to enjoy some skating. You can always stop in to the city, have some time on the ice here, then enjoy a great meal nearby. It’s a fun day with plenty to see and do. Enjoy it all.

Published in: on January 30, 2012 at 10:53 am  Leave a Comment  
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