U.S. Travel
Louie & Ernie’s Pizza, Bronx, New York
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard I love pizza. I wish I didn’t, but I do. As I have a gluten and wheat sensitivity, I avoid these ingredients. But, when John asked me if I wanted to stop at the best pizza place in New York, I had to give […]
West Virginia: A New Day, A New State
“A walk down a country road is good for body, heart and soul.” I recently acquired a few new states as part of my territory. Last week, I found myself in West Virginia, a place I had never visited before. After several hours of meetings and driving, I decided to wander off into nature for […]
Plum Island Kitchen: Best Pizza Ever
“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or nothing at all.” – Julia Child Just like pizza, there is a certain comfort in childhood friends. When my high school friend, Bill, started posting pictures of mouth-watering pizzas on his Facebook page, the girls and I got curious. In high school, we […]
Greeks in Manhattan
“I find the family the most mysterious and fascinating institution in the world.” – Amos Oz When one of my nieces, Elpida and her boyfriend, Ody, visited the United States from Athens, Greece, we hoped to connect while they were in New York City. Luckily, we happened to be there at the same time. We […]
Three Firemen and a Girl in Leopard Pajamas
“Firefighters save more than homes. They save hearts, memories and dreams.” – Whole Truth Project The day I had been waiting for finally arrived. In a few hours, I would be hopping on a plane and traveling to the United Arab Emirates. The last few weeks leading up to my vacation had been a whirlwind […]
Roaring Twenties Lawn Party, Ipswich
“By the mid 1920s, the typical American town was in full sexual bloom. The change came with erotic fashions, literature and movies, and an unexpected sexual aid, the automobile.” – John Leo When C asked Alison and I if we were interested in the Roaring Twenties Lawn Party at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, I smiled and said, “Sure.” […]
The Salt Cave, Naples, Florida
“It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” – Donna Karan When I lived in Delray Beach, Florida, I used to frequent the Salt Suite. I loved the feeling of serenity I experienced at the end of a session. I tried to expose as many of my friends as I could to the benefits […]
Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Run/Walk
“The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified.” – Mayor Rudolph Giuliani 9/11 was a horrific day that will always haunt me. The flames. The deaths. The sorrow. The uncertainty. The vulnerability. The heroes. Stephen Siller, a 34-year-old firefighter, was a 9/11 hero, who […]
Syracuse Nostalgia
“College inspired me to think differently. It’s like no other time in your life.” – Larisa Oleynik When my work travels brought me to Syracuse, New York, I was beyond excited. I wondered if I would have time to wander around my old college campus. As my counterpart, Cheryl, and I pulled into town, I […]
CA: Glen Ivy Hot Springs
“Taking time out each day to relax and renew is essential to living well.” – Judith Hanson Lasater When I visit California, I try to mix up my time with my favorite things and new escapades. On a recent visit, I decided to venture off to Glen Ivy Hot Springs. When I lived in LA, my roommate, […]