As the long, lazy days of summer slowly peel away into crisp autumn weekends, there is still a way to tranquilly unwind after Labor Day. Understandably, it may be October and any thought of an enjoyable, relaxing day might have escape you in anticipation of the bitter dawn of winter hibernation.  It is often at this juncture of the year that New Yorkers most often choose to begin bundling themselves into fleece sweatshirts and heavy winter wear, deferring to mope in their self-inflicted isolation. Continue reading →

A breath taking display of art work that intrigues the mind and gives the soul a sense of culture, the Metropolitan Museum of Art houses the finest creations, created by man. Time spans ranging from ancient to modern day, the Met can be seen as a timeline of human progression and human expression.  The museum is vast and a person can probably spend days looking at the great number of exhibitions that  depict people facing the realities of life include Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian tombs, and Japanese battle weapons. Every exhibit in the museum is a vibrant example of the specific time and culture, exhibits that were viewed include “Ugolino and His Sons”,  African sculptures, and many more. Through such works of art one notices several themes such as pain and suffering as well as joy and happiness. The actual massive size of the museum is astonishing and actual rooms are custom made to match exhibitions. Continue reading →