Finality of Stowage – February 10, 2008

A process that began back in January that was posted here has reached  an end with the final move of a houseful of furniture to the Auctioneers, and to the Storage Facility. We’re able now to relax a bit from some family responsibilities that have been taking us...

Wartime Coinage – February 9, 2008

My Uncle Al (1897-1993), served as a sergeant in both World War One and World War Two. I spent part of today organizing and repacking about 80 lbs. of coins – his longtime hobby was collecting “Wartime Nickels and Metal Pennies” from the years...

The First Twin Towers – February 8, 2008

The San Remo, 74th Street and Central Park West, was the first of New York’s twin towered apartment buildings. Built in 1929-1931, each ten-story tower is topped with an homage to the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates. All architectural specifics aside, (since...

I Can’t Patella Lie – February 7, 2008

I’ve been thinking a lot about steps for the past few days. Something’s going on with my knee that causes some odd clip-clop noises when steps are involved, and some unspecified “involvement” when walking the sidewalks. And there are steps...