As we begin a new year together, step back and remember why New York City has been and is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world. There is magic everywhere hence the draw by millions to live or visit this great city. With a population of over 8.5 million and over 60 million tourists, the Big Apple continues to have major influence and impact on the world’s economy. Continue Reading
The magic of the holiday increases the more we connect with one another. As John Muir, naturalist wrote: “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” Behold the bounty of nature and the warm presence of those near and dear to you. Wishing Joy to the World! This month’s edition of Culturally Inclined Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is a reminder to take stock in all that we have and "Give Thanks". Thanksfulness a feeling of appeciation for the bounty and kindness received by others and nature. Whereas Gratitude is demonstrating appreciation and kindness without expecting anything in return. We all remember hearing the story of the Pilgrims Thanksgiving where people came together after many hardships Continue Reading
Take a deep breath! Halloween marks 51 days until winter and 61 days remaining in the year. Halloween's Waning Gibbous Moon creates the eerie ambiance for the Halloween festivities. Around the corner is New York City Marathon and Day Light Savings where our clocks and watches fall back both on Sunday, November 4th. And then, the race to the holiday season begins. This Continue Reading
This month’s edition of Culturally Inclined focuses on Astoria, located across the East River at the northern tip of Queens. Astoria, a community whose boundaries are constantly changing and debated throughout history. There are three distinct neighborhoods: Ravenswood, Ditmas and Astoria Heights. An Astoria landmark, the Riker-Lent Homestead built in 1655 by Abraham Riker Continue Reading
Although Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer for so many of us, the official day is September 22nd. Considering summer trips are coming to a close remember that amidst the skyscrapers and traffic jams that New York City is an island offering so many fun things to do before the cold weather is upon us. As I rode the subway, I was reflecting upon how to slow summer down and I Continue Reading
Summeritis per the Urban Dictionary is a psychological infliction that effects students motivation and ability to concentrate at the end of the school year. This definition should be extended to the larger population who are undergoing a summer malaise. Once the warm weather arrives, we all want to leave our desks and head outside for an adventure. It is a good time of year to Continue Reading
This month’s edition of Culturally Inclined focuses on the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood built upon an elevated plateau overlooking Manhattan. The native Lenape people, called the area "Ihptonga", meaning "the high sandy bank" and it was referred to as "Clover Hill" by the Dutch. With the advent of the ferry service in 1814 the farmland began to be divided into country Continue Reading
Maia a Greek goddess of spring and growth often referred to as the "Nursing Mother", "Mother Earth" or "Mother of Creation" and the impetus for naming our 5th Month of the year. During the month of May we celebrate Mother's Day and Memorial Day, both of these holidays inception was spurred by the American Civil War. The Civil War ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any Continue Reading
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