U.S. Open - 2013

I am sure one day I will consider $40 a fair price to pay to see one of the greatest female tennis players ever to play the sport. Unfortunately, today I am a little disappointed that rain denied me my chance to also see Roger Federer play at a Grand Slam event. Nevertheless, last night was a great experience and I am glad I was there for the opening ceremony of the 2013 U.S. Open in Flushing, NY. That sports bucket-list just keeps getting shorter and shorter!!

 Manhattan from high atop Arthur Ashe Stadium

 Billie Jean King and Mayor Bloomberg

 Lenny Kravitz

 Serena Williams

Coney Island

Midsummer Classic in NYC

The MLB 2013 All-Star Game takes place this year at Citi Field in Queens for the first time since 1964. Festivities were held all over the city including my neighborhood right near mid-town. The players stayed at the Westin Hotel (5 blocks from our front door) and the Red-Carpet parade came down 42nd Street starting at Bryant Park and ending at 3rd Ave. It was hard to believe this collection of the best players in the game was just down the street from me so I had to go out and see them as they drove through mid-town. Although we didn't splurge on tickets, it was fun to see the game's best all in one location and we will enjoy watching the game tonight. Once again I am reminded of how cool it is to live in this city!!

 NL Manager - Bruce Bochy

 AL Manager - Jim Leyland

 Big Papi

 Prince Fielder

 Mike Trout

 Yu Darvish

 Triple Crown Winner - Miguel Cabrera

 Dustin Pedroia

 Yadier Molina

 Matt Carpenter

 Justin Verlander

 Torii Hunter

Joe Mauer

 Robinson Cano

 Jason Castro

 Chris 'Crush' Davis

 Bryce Harper

Nelson Cruz

Jason Grilli

Adam Wainwright

 Clay Buckholz

What's Up Doc? - Dwight Gooden

The World Series Trophy

To Stay Or Go? That Is The Question...

Well, as we sit here today, it has been 4 months since we arrived in NYC. Summer is in full swing every chance we have to get out and see all this magnificent city has to offer, we do it. We have 2 months left before Laura's current contract is up and we have a lot of contemplating to do. We really love it here and are now starting to entertain the idea of a permanent stay. Laura is seeing offers in here new field of research and has begun submitting resumes. The task we face is if one of those jobs actually offers her a job, do we decide to become New Yorkers for good? The up-side is that we would have the opportunity to live in maybe the most vibrant and exciting city in America. On the other hand, we would be committing to living in maybe the most expensive city in America. There are certainly other concerns that arise concerning NYC, but I think money is the biggest one. In about a month, we will need to start planning our next destination if we decide to move on. The next month should be very interesting. In the meantime, here are some of my latest images that continue to dazzle my eyes and make me never want to leave this place!!

The High Line

 Union Square

 Greenwich

 Rows & Stoops

Modern Architecture

 10th Ave. Freeze Out

 4th of July

 Williamsburg

 East River

 City At Night

Freedom