---- The Barbizon Hotel was located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 140 East 63 St. The 23 storey building, built in 1927, has a salmon pink brick exterior. With 700 rooms it was a safe haven for young women, many on their own for the first time in the big city. Each… Continue reading The Barbizon Hotel…
Month: April 2018
The Beach…
We are not staying in the same rental we have in the past years. This unit has a great view of the ocean and park. There is more sunlight coming in through tall screened windows covered with plantation shutters (allowing soft breezes and the comforting rhythms of the ocean to come through). The decorating, however,… Continue reading The Beach…
Hacked…
I had a frustrating few days when my computer was down! It all started with a paper jam in the printer. I tried squeezing my fingers into the narrow slot to pull out the paper only to tear off bits and pieces making it more difficult to get the rest. After considerable effort, I thought I… Continue reading Hacked…
On The Road…
We've been "on the road" this week driving to La Jolla. As we were driving down the I-15 Interstate, I had thoughts of Jack Kerauoc and his book, "On the Road" written over 60 years ago. An almost "cult following" for young people everywhere, the book is highly recognized by literary standards and considered… Continue reading On The Road…