A few weeks ago, my husband and I were walking back from Chelsea Market towards the subway station on 23rd street, when we passed this ordinary-looking building: There was nothing particular about the building itself, but then I looked up and saw the sign Historic Guesthouse. My curiosity was immediately piqued. We walked in and … Continue reading Hidden Gems in New York (part 1): The Leo House
A Conversation with Author Arthur Davis
I met Arthur at the Writers' Digest Conference in New York last summer. We chatted, exchanged business cards and when I checked his website: Tales of Our Time (R)... Uncommon Fiction, I wanted to find out more about his work as a writer. We agreed to meet and over a pot of tea, he told … Continue reading A Conversation with Author Arthur Davis
I voted!
Dear friends and followers, you haven't heard (or read really) from me in a month...it's been a very busy time, but I'm back! The big news today is that, for the first time, I voted in the U.S. I did in the past but as an overseas voter. So today, I went with my friends … Continue reading I voted!
Tired of the city? Take a hike!
I have been a Manhattanite for fourteen months now. It's been a heck of a ride so far but recently I noticed things about my behavior that I didn't like. Things I noticed in others when I got here and I promised myself then I'd never become that kind of New Yorker. Going to Upper … Continue reading Tired of the city? Take a hike!
Did you know? The Met.
The Metropolitan Museum of New York, aka "The Met" is one of the most visited art museum in the world. In 2016, 6.7 million people from 190 countries visited the museum. It houses more than 2 million pieces of art. But did you know? You can travel the world in one day, without leaving New … Continue reading Did you know? The Met.
Evelyne Fallows 