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Our Spring Break Trip to the American Museum of Natural History

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Joel

The kids were off this week Monday – Thursday for Spring Break. Not Friday, however. One too many snow days, you know. My wife stayed home with them this week, and I elected to take a day off and organize … Continue reading →

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Josh and I went to the Museum of Natural History in NYC

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Joel

Joshua and I had a free Saturday, so we took the train in to Manhattan to visit the American Museum of Natural History and the Rose Center. Since we get guest passes as museum members, I invited our friend Pradeesh and … Continue reading →

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NYC Trip – Day 4

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Joel

Our last day finally arrived. We had wanted to visit the new WTC Memorial downtown his weekend, but ran out of time yesterday. I floated the idea of trying to fit that into our Sunday morning, but we ultimately decided … Continue reading →

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CNN.com video: NYC 9/11 memorial progressing slowly

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Joel

Progress toward building a 9/11 memorial in New York has endured years of battles and negotiations. The president and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum expects it to open in a year’s time. I think it’s ridiculous … Continue reading →

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NYC’s Tavern on the Green is closing???

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Joel

Tavern on the Green is closing on Dec 31st? It’s world-famous, and yet I’ve never eaten there. That sucks.

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Joel & Josh visit NYC

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Joel

I finally scheduled a day off, and take Joshua to the city.  I had been promising to take him to the city for the entire spring and summer, but the schedules finally worked.  At the moment, I’m leading an audit, but … Continue reading →

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Vijay’s birthday at Macaroni Grill

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Joel

A group of us had plans tonight to meet up at the Macaroni Grill close to the Menlo Park mall in Menlo Park, NJ (or is it Edison NJ?)  My wife also wanted to stop by the shops in Edison … Continue reading →

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Eureka! I found civilization in the West Village

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Joel

I found civilization in the West Village.  I’ve been hurting for something decent to eat while working in the West Village this week.  I’m not familiar with the West Village as I am with other parts of NYC.  Incidentally, the … Continue reading →

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Working in the West Village

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Joel

I’m working in the West Village this week. I gotta tell ya, there are a lot of leather and fetish shops down there. I’m just saying I have to pass by a lot of them between the Christopher Street subway … Continue reading →

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