Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War when the Grand Army of the Republic and the Organization of Union Veterans established it as a time for the Nation to decorate the graves of the Union war dead with flowers. As we depart to enjoy the long weekend let’s reflect upon those who have given their lives to protect our civil liberties and in prayer say - Continue Reading
Wishing you a very Happy Passover and Easter, and if you gaze up into the celestial sky tonight you will see the Pink Moon glowing. This special Spring Moon is sometimes called a Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon or the Full Fish Moon. Since the pink moon is named after the blooming flowers of moss pink, it represents focusing on new and exciting things that could bloom in Continue Reading
March's weather is often volatile and although the official first day of Spring is days away a snow blizzard is on the horizon! March’s Full Moon is now in the night sky, traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Moon to track the seasons. The full moon is also known as the Sap Moon, as it Continue Reading
Cozy up, Spring is almost here say's the Ground Hog. February marks the shortest month of the year and the arrival of longer, warmer days and the early signs of Spring. February’s Culturally Inclined has turned its focus to West Village; a.k.a. “The Village” exploring its Historic Homes & Streets, Recreational Pursuits, Whitney Museum, Perfumeries and Apothecaries, Jazz and much Continue Reading
This month starts the Chinese New Year of the Fire Rooster. Similarly, the current Harlem restaurant the Red Rooster marks a renaissance of Upper Manhattan. January’s Culturally Inclined has turned its focus to Harlem touching upon Harlem’s History, Boutiques, Striver’s Row, Music Hotspots and much more! Harlem, located in the northern portion of Manhattan is one of the foremost Continue Reading
Winter officially began. The holiday season nearly behind us, we will now have time to enjoy New York’s special winter activities. This season's Culturally Inclined focuses on the Upper West Side. Once a rich farmland area that the Dutch called the Westside “Bloemendall”, later changed to “Bloomingdale” after the Netherland’s beloved tulip area and is now recognized as Broadway. Continue Reading
Culturally Inclined Flatiron This month's Culturally Inclined focuses on the Flatiron District named after the iconic triangular-shaped 1902 Fuller Building at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue designed by Chicago’s Daniel Burnham as a vertical Renaissance palazzo with Beaux-Arts styling. Later coined the Flatiron Building for its resemblance to the heavy, black metal clothing iron Continue Reading
Winterfylleth October conjures crisp air, an abundance of apples, hot cider, and colorful leaves somberly drifting to the ground. Take a moment and breathe before winter, the Holidays and, the coming new year ahead. The Old English name for October is Winterfylleth, which is said to refer to the Winter full moon. Some Native American tribes referred to October’s Moon as the Full Continue Reading
First Culturally Inclined Upper East Side Thus, I am sharing the first monthly edition of “Culturally Inclined” focusing on different New York City neighborhoods beginning with the Upper East Side. Culturally Inclined will touch upon history, Michelin rated restaurants, the best art in the City, and much more. Fall Equinox September signals the end of summer, the beginning of autumn (Fall Continue Reading
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