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Tomorrow is September 11th. Of course this date has no significant meaning to the current post millennial generation, but to members of previous generations it is a day which will never be forgotten. It is interesting how certain events in history are forever etched in one's mind as well as the psyche of the nation as a whole. I know my own parents remember every personal detail of December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor which led to the United States' entry into World War II. In …

Recently we celebrated a family birthday with a long weekend in New York City. My feet are blistered from walking so much! It takes forever to get anywhere by taxi and it's quite costly. Other transportation options include the subways and ferries and are very reasonably priced and an excellent and economical way to get around the city. However, we actually like walking in the cities we visit as it gives you more of the essence of the culture of the people who live there. While in the Big A …