Photography and Shots from our Trip to Peru – Lima

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Quick Book Review: “Mess: One Man’s Struggle to Clean Up His House and His Act” by Barry Yourgrau

I stumbled upon a used copy of this paperback at The Strand. It looked amusing and intriguing, so I grabbed it. Turned out to be only mildly intriguing, and even less amusing, and, in many instances, was kinda annoying. The author, a New York writer/artist/bohemian, admits he has a problem with “clutter”, and at his girlfriend’s urging (i.e., ultimatums), he…

Quick Book Review: “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson

This book received an enormous amount of praise and acclaim and it had been on my reading list for a while. Well, it certainly deserves the accolades. Race certainly colors nearly every aspect of American society. But beyond race, there is another system that is even more powerful, a caste system that we don’t openly speak about, but that strongly…

Parks of Amsterdam – Oosterpark

Located just outside the Amsterdam centrum, but on the completely opposite side compared to Westerpark, is the lovely Oosterpark. This shouldn’t be surprising; WESTerpark is up in the northwest. OOSTerpark (“oost” means “east”) is in the southeast. It’s a big park, with lots of benches, a big lake, lots of birds, and a bunch of nice footbridges. Just as with…

Quick Book Review: “Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision” by David DuChemin

This is a really wonderful book on the art and practice of photography, with the main emphasis on how to achieve your photographic vision, rather than the camera mechanics. The author has a deep respect for his photographic subjects, and he really puts his heart and soul into the photographs he takes. He explains very clearly and honestly why things…

The Parks of Amsterdam – Westerpark

As a retiree, I spend a lot of my time in parks. In New York City, where I live, I tend to alternate between four different parks, depending on my mood. My favorite is Tompkins Square Park, a quiet neighborhood park in the East Village with a low key, punky, edgy undercurrent. My next favorite is Washington Square Park, for…

Quick Book Review: “Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York” by Elon Green

A riveting story about a serial killer that struck in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Because the victims were gay, and the crimes occurred during the AIDS crisis, the case was largely ignored. The author skillfully takes you through the gripping story, but he concentrates on the lives of the victims rather than on the killer, which really humanizes…

Cognitive Decline in Cats – Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)

Written By Dr. Arnold Plotnick; Originally published on Catster. Cats are living longer than ever. When I began my veterinary career, a 20-year-old cat was a rarity. Now, I see at least a dozen every year. It’s wonderful that we get to spend additional years with our beloved companions, but increased longevity is a double-edged sword. A longer lifespan also…

"We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one." - Confucius

For a business owner who worked fanatically five or six days a week and who absolutely relished the weekend, I’m suddenly now a leisure commando, raiding cities across the globe and indulging in whatever leisure activities are on offer there. I no longer live for the weekend; life is one continuous weekend. Join me on these escapades as I try to make sense out of the world.

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My Future Plans

Volunteer my time to local and international groups that I support (especially Mission Rabies).
Continue to practice and improve my photography.
Travel! Upcoming plans: Amsterdam, Rehoboth Beach, Peru, St. Martin, Anguilla, St. Barts, and Guadeloupe.
Try to achieve inner peace and mindfulness through meditation.

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