A Season of Thanksgiving: Thankful for the Beauty of Nature

November 19, 2011 By Mark D. Roberts Leave a Comment

Part 6 of series:
Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season

Thankful for the Beauty of Nature in Autumn

On a recent trip to New York City, I joined my son, Nathan, for a walk/hike through Van Cortland Park. This park of more than 1,000 acres is in the northwest Bronx. It’s accessible from Manhattan by subway. And, though it isn’t far away from civilization, Van Cortland Park offers some restful, beautiful woodland paths.

Today, I’m thankful for the beauty of nature, especially the stunning colors of autumn. In early November, the red leaves have mostly turned to brown, but the yellows and golds are striking in their vividness. The following pictures of Van Cortland Park were taken by Nathan, whose photographic skills far exceed those of his father.


I managed to snap this next photo with my iPhone.

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A Mystery Solved

October 15, 2011 By Mark D. Roberts 1 Comment

As a man, I have always wondered why women take so long in women’s restrooms. What mystery lurks inside that captures their attention?

Now I know. While in a New York subway recently, I saw inside of a women’s restroom. It’s filled with treasures and distractions. Men’s restrooms are much more spartan. At any rate, the mystery is solved.

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Great Music in Washington Square, New York . . . And It’s Free

October 11, 2011 By Mark D. Roberts Leave a Comment

So, you’re in New York City on a warm fall day and you don’t know what to do? I’d recommend a visit to Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. The park has been completely redone in the last few years and is delightful to the eyes. The people watching is unsurpassed. And you’ll be able to hear some amazing music for free. Here are a couple of examples:

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Question: How did that guy get his piano into Washington Square Park?

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The “Broadway Bomb” Skateboarding “Race” in New York

October 11, 2011 By Mark D. Roberts Leave a Comment

Talk about things you don’t see everyday! When is the last time you saw 1,500 skateboarders racing down the middle of a busy street, weaving in and out of traffic, blasting through red lights, and celebrating as if they owned the world?

If you missed the 2011 “Broadway Bomb,” here is a short video clip to give you the flavor. These skaters, by the way, were at the back of the pack. The race dimension of the event had passed long ago. These folks are just having fun.

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This seems to be an American skaters’ version of the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.

Here’s more information about the Broadway Bomb.

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