I like places that would have thrived in the 1950’s, and Freemans Sporting Club is just that kind of place. My grandfather would have loved it here, would have appreciated the quality of the US-made clothing, and would have chatted with the guys in the shop for the two hours I did. He probably would …
Tag: New York
No Line at the Corner Bistro, New York City, New York
The Corner Bistro is no kept secret, and it’s one of my favorite spots in NYC. But there are always lines and more lines. Almost always, that is. Who knows if this is always the case, but it’s worth a shot next time I’m in town. If this was the exception, I’ll probably do what …
The Flag of Honor
While at the 9/11 Memorial, I picked up a Flag of Honor, which contains the names of everyone who perished on 9.11.01. Proceeds from the sale benefit several charities such as the National 911 Memorial & Museum at Ground Zero and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Prayers at Ground Zero, New York City
The 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero
Two holes in the ground now have two holes in the ground. The 9/11 Memorial is a place that honors the sacrifice our country and too many families have made. I don’t think it could be a more fitting memorial, and this is a place I hope everyone is able to visit, and take in. …
The Challenge Weekend in NYC 9.11.11
10 years later, NYC was the place we wanted to be, and we wanted to share it with friends. So we hosted the 9/11 Fundraising Challenge Weekend, which raised $30K for the Green Beret Foundation and let us see New York, together. It wasn’t a party, but it wasn’t a funeral, either. More like a …