Monthly Archives: May 2011

Men in Black 3 Continues to Transport Carroll Gardens to 1969

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

My unfailingly charming neighborhood of Carroll Gardens has itself been charmed by the production designers working on Men in Black 3. The crew shot some scenes last night (May 28) and must be planning on doing some more, as Court … Continue reading →

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Men in Black 3 Comes to Brooklyn

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Men in Black 3 has been shooting around New York City the past few weeks. Today, a good portion of Court Street in my neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn was shut down to film a scene set in the 1960s. … Continue reading →

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Keeping Yourself Motivated to Travel

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

A few weeks ago, I published a motivational post about inspiring yourself to travel. Here are some day-to-day tips to keep you motivated to get out and see the world. Start putting money away. The money issue is an ever-present … Continue reading →

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Is Memorial Day a Great Holiday or a Lame One?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

This just in: holidays are awesome. But not all holidays are created equal. Depending on the time of year, tradition, day of the week, activities, and other factors, some holidays knock it out of the park, while others whiff and … Continue reading →

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The Missing Ring of the Sahara!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Luciana lost her wedding ring in the Sahara Desert, only to find it in Marrakesh. Not literally in the desert; we weren’t staggering through a dust storm or battling raiders when it happened. That’s just how I’ve been framing the … Continue reading →

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Robert Underhill at the Cole Brothers Air Show, 1955

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Here is some more mesmerizing footage courtesy of my great-uncle Bob Underhill, who turns 91 next month. In this short film (which I’ve edited) he is flying in the once-renowned Cole Brothers Airshow in Illinois with his friend Porky. In … Continue reading →

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Slideshow: Morocco

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Here’s a slideshow of images from our recent trip to Morocco. This blog entry is worth 65,000 words.

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Inspire Yourself to Take the Trip You’re Afraid to Take

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Readers of my blog – both of them – know that I am nothing if not an inspiring force to get them out of their comfort zones. Not just with regards to travel, although there may be no greater method … Continue reading →

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Osama bin Laden, Horrible Asshole Who Tried to Ruin the World, Dead

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Note: This is simply one man’s rapid reaction to the news of the death of Osama bin Laden. In the days following the 9/11 attacks, as I sat in my Jersey City apartment watching endless TV news and jumping five … Continue reading →

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