Month: August 2010

A short walk from Times Square, once upon a time (also known as this past July), you could find this. And perhaps you still can.

This is no mere clock, nor compass, nor any other instrument with which you are acquainted. This is no mere key, though it will unlock […]

This is where you’ll need to catch your breath. On the outside. Looking in. Once you cross the threshold, once you’re part of the action, […]

When I first moved to Florida, I saw a bumper sticker that posed an interesting question: "If it’s called Tourist Season, why can’t we shoot […]

Another abbreviated weekend comes to an end. I saw two films this weekend, The Expendables, which was a decent, mindless action adventure thing, and Scott […]

Towering over you, threatening in its innocence, allow me to present: The Wonder Wheel of Coney Island:

The last time I visited New York City was over 13 years ago. I’d lived half my life in and around New York City, but […]

There’s a place, easy walking distance from Times Square, that sells only Hershey Bars and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. And across the street, another shop […]