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Continue reading →: Midnight Notes
In the heart of New Orleans, where the Mississippi River weaves its tales, there existed a jazz club called “Midnight Notes.” The sign outside flickered, its neon glow inviting wanderers and dreamers alike. Inside, the air was thick with anticipation—a blend of cigarette smoke, whiskey, and the promise of something…
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Continue reading →: Susan B. Anthony House: A Tapestry of Hidden Gems
In the heart of Rochester, where history weaves its delicate threads, the Susan B. Anthony House stands—a portal to suffrage, resilience, and whispered secrets. Let me guide you through its hidden chambers: The Attic’s Time Capsule Ascend to the third-floor attic—a sanctum of ink-stained original copies. Here, Susan B. Anthony penned the…
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Continue reading →: Rochester Reverie
In the shadow of Erie’s whispering waves, where cobblestone streets cradle memories, I reside—Rochester, a city etched in sepia tones. Allow me to paint you a lyrical portrait of this storied land: Here, George Eastman’s ghost tiptoes through the Kodak factory, humming forgotten melodies. The silver halides, like celestial notes, dance in…
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Continue reading →: Upstate Reverie
In the quiet cradle of Upstate New York, where the Catskills whisper secrets to the Adirondacks, life unfolds like a sepia-toned postcard. Let me weave you a tapestry of this rustic wonder: In orchards, apple trees sway—a chorus of gnarled arms. Their blossoms, like snowflakes, fall gently, carpeting the earth. The…
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Continue reading →: Lady Caroline Lamb
“It is said there is no happiness, and no love to be compared to that which is felt for the first time. Most persons erroneously think so; but love like other arts requires experience, and terror and ignorance, on its first approach, prevent our feeling it as strongly as at…
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Continue reading →: Maria Edgeworth
“Remember, we can judge better by the conduct of people towards others than by their manner towards ourselves.” …and that is why you pay attention to how the waiter/waitress/server is being treated.
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Continue reading →: The Quirky Chronicles of Rochester, NY
In the heart of Upstate New York, where snowflakes have their own social security numbers and Wegmans is considered a sacred temple, lies the charming city of Rochester. Life here is a delightful blend of eccentricities, weather-induced mood swings, and a passionate rivalry between garbage plates and chicken wings. The Garbage…
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Continue reading →: The Enigma of the Snow Bunny (à la Poe)
The moon hung low in the frost-kissed sky, casting elongated shadows through the gnarled branches of the ancient oaks. Edgar Allan Poe, the master of macabre tales, wandered deeper into the heart of the forest. His ink-stained fingers clutched a tattered notebook, ready to capture any eerie inspiration that might…
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Continue reading →: Edgar Allan Poe
“I was never really insane except upon occasions when my heart was touched.” ― Edgar Allan Poe