Monthly Archives: July 2011

Sunset on New York City

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

View of the Manhattan skyline at sunset, from the Rockaway Peninsula. July 30, 2011.

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A Peek Inside the Georgia Aquarium

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

In November 2010, Lu and I spent a day in beautiful Atlanta, Ga. We stopped by Olympic Park, the World of Coca-Cola museum, and the Georgia Aquarium. It’s the world’s largest (8.5 million gallons) and an incredible spectacle. Tickets are … Continue reading →

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Italian Citizenship Update: Still Waiting on that Birth Certificate…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

As I mentioned back in February, my mother was recognized as an Italian citizen living abroad, through her ancestry. She applied at her local Consulate in Chicago, through her grandfather, an immigrant from tiny Marano Principato in Calabria. At the … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, in Coney Island…

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Coney Island has never held much fascination for me. I’ve never been into amusement parks, and as a beach and boardwalk destination it always felt a little too urban and dirty for me. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate … Continue reading →

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Touring Titletown

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

After visiting beautiful downtown Milwaukee last week, the Carioca and I drove up I-43 to Green Bay, aka Titletown, USA. No, that nickname does not refer to real estate, unless you’re thinking of the most famous piece of real estate … Continue reading →

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The Brise-Soleil That Made Milwaukee Famous

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

‘Twas beer that made Milwaukee famous, and although two of America’s three largest breweries long ago left town, the old city on the lake still retains much of its German brewing and imbibing heritage. Down the highway a bit sits … Continue reading →

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