Tag Archives: NYC

Halloween Extravaganza at St John the Divine

Posted on November 7, 2017 by nsantasier

I was supposed to do more Charlottesville pics for this entry, but decided to put up the pics from Halloween, because, well, Halloween. On October 27, Mettawee River Theatre Company put on a pageant at St. John the Divine paired … Continue reading →

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A Cherry Tree at Grace Church

Posted on May 7, 2017 by nsantasier

I walk by Grace Church a lot. It has a nice yard on two sides of it, and towers above various buildings on the block. In the springtime, there is a lone tree with cherry blossoms on it. Usually this … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Botanical and the Cherry Blossoms of Spring 2017

Posted on April 30, 2017 by nsantasier

I hadn’t been sure I was going to be making a trip out to the gardens this spring, due to personal reasons, but when presented with the chance, I was up and out the door and ready to go. The … Continue reading →

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A Zen Garden in Grand Central Terminal

Posted on March 19, 2017 by nsantasier

Two weeks ago marked Japan Week in NYC. To start it off, there was a small event in Grand Central Terminal that included a Zen Rock Garden as the centerpiece. People could go on it and were shown different techniques … Continue reading →

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Women’s March on NYC

Posted on January 22, 2017 by nsantasier

January 21, 2017 marked the Women’s March in various cities. I attended the one in NYC, hosted by the Human First Society. The march began at a staging area in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza between Second and First Aves. It then … Continue reading →

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Mills Reservation Hike in Essex County

Posted on January 8, 2017 by nsantasier

In late October, 2016, we took a trip to Essex County in NJ to hike Mills Reservation. It is a hilly hike that offers a nice view of NYC from the top of the mountain trail. It’s a pretty easy … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Street Garden

Posted on October 10, 2016 by nsantasier

Hidden away in Little Italy, lies a garden on the side of an antique store. It is called Elizabeth Street Garden. In it lie various sculptures and flowers. It is used for summer movie showings as well as meeting places … Continue reading →

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Castle Williams on Governor’s Island

Posted on October 2, 2016 by nsantasier

At the Northwest corner of Governor’s Island sits Castle Williams. It was a fort and is a landmark in NY Harbor. It was set up as a prison in the early 1900s, filled with various cells. The courtyard feels like … Continue reading →

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Fort Jay on Governor’s Island

Posted on September 26, 2016 by nsantasier

In the middle of the northern section of Governor’s Island sits Fort Jay. It is a star shaped fort, that sits inside and atop a hill. You cross a bridge into a cobblestoned courtyard and can climb up to various … Continue reading →

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A Very Hot Trip to Governor’s Island

Posted on September 4, 2016 by nsantasier

Located south of Manhattan, lies Governor’s Island –  a tiny island that was used as a military installation during the Revolutionary War, then an army outpost, then a Coast Guard installation. There are two forts located on the island which … Continue reading →

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