One of my favorite vacations ever was to New York City. I was curious about it but not sure I wanted to go there. But when my son’s work took him there for a year, I decided it was time to visit him and the city. And I am so glad I went. It was magical.
Safest big city: After its horrors, New York City is (for now) a coronavirus success story
Deaths are rare now. Some days there are none, as the hospital ICUs scale down. And a network of scaled-up clinics and hospitals administer tens of thousands of daily tests,… Credit the collective discipline of staying apart and wearing masks, and leadership decisions holding off on opening bars and indoor dining. For generations, we cooperated to live in this small space. Now cooperation has helped us keep living.
New York Daily News
“A Natural Woman “
I reviewed Carole King’s memoir, A Natural Woman. Carole was born in Manhattan, attended school in New York City, and started her musical career there. A musical about her life, Beautiful, plays on Broadway. (I saw Beautiful in Tulsa.)
Working Stiff -a book review to remember 9/11
Another memoir, Working Stiff, happened in New York City. Dr. Judy Melinek and her husband T.J. Mitchell chronicled her work as a medical examiner with the NYC Medical Examiner’s office following the Trade Center attacks on 9/11.
Sometimes Amazing Things Happen:Heartbreak and Hope on the Bellevue Hospital Psychiatric Prison Ward by Elizabeth Ford, M.D.
I read this book in which Dr. Elizabeth Ford reviewed her career as a psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, where she cared for mentally ill patients in the criminal justice system of New York City.
When the hospital flooded and lost power during Hurricane Sandy she and the dedicated staff fought to get permission to evacuate the prisoner patients who languished for days in a ward without running water or hot food.
What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear– a book review
Dr. Danielle Ofri has a special interest in and writes about the patient- physician relationship . She is an attending physician at Bellevue Hospital, Associate Professor of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine, and writes for The New York Times.
She has written several books; I reviewed this one.
Pandemic– a book review
Medical writer Sonia Shah reviews the history of the cholera epidemic of NYC among others in her book Pandemic.
I hope you enjoyed this post.
exploring the HEART of health in New York City
Dr. Aletha
Use these links to share the heart of health wherever you connect.
watercress words by Dr Aletha 
I always wanted to grow up and live in New York. Big bustling town. However, I live in a very small town. lol It does look daunting, but bet it is a great place. Thanks for sharing.
Peabea from Pictorial Tuesday at https://peabea.blogspot.com
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I’m so glad NYC is doing well in the COVID fight. Yeah!
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The last time I was in NYC, the twin towers were still there and I sneakily helped myself to a menu from The Windows on the World restaurant atop the north tower! It’s now a treasured possession.
My pictures!
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Wow, what a treasure. Thanks for sharing.
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It looks like you had a grand time!
Thanks so much for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/09/going-buggy-in-our-yard.html
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Thanks . The city has so much to offer.The best part is we were there visiting our son who worked there then; he’s moved on So it is a happy memory for both reasons.
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I’d love to join you for the Rockettes and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir!
Thanks so much for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/09/tufted-titmouse.html
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Yes, they’re still on my list.
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We had a week in NY for the marathon one year and had so much fun., I’m glafd they got the virus under control – it was heartbreaking to watch.
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I agree Lydia, such a vibrant city, so strange to see empty streets. It will be exciting to see them rebound from this as I’m sure they will. Thanks for viewing my photos.
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You’ve shared some intriguing book titles.
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/04/from-archives-jordan-lake.html
Stay healthy through this strange time!
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You’re welcome. Yes they are intriguing. I hadn’t planned on posting book reviews, but when I read a good book, I share it. And I appreciate when others do the same.
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I’d love to visit NYC someday!
Happy Tuesday!
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I hope you can Veronica, in a happier time. It’s an amazing city, so much to see and do.
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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
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It’s been about 45 years since I’ve been to New York. Thanks for letting me travel vicariously, and for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/09/a-visitor.html
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. So far this is my only trip to New York City but I would love to visit again.
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I was at the Statue of Liberty yesterday! Of course we only live an hour and 45 minutes away. I go to NYC a few times a year! http://www.realfoodmatters.com
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Thanks. You are fortunate to live so close to that amazing city. I hope to see more of it someday.
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Very nice. I have avoided New York City but maybe I’ll check it out. Thank you
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You’re welcome Lee, I understand. I never wanted to go there, and probably would not if my son had not been living there. I went mainly to see him, but was so glad I did. It is a splendid city, so much history, art, architecture, a perfect place to explore. I hope you enjoy it someday.
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You’re welcome Dee. I hope you are enjoying your summer.
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I love vacation stories and yours is one of my features on next weeks OVER THE MOON LINK PARTY which goes live on Sunday evening at 5pm central. Please stop by to see your feature and be sure to link up again!
I did go to NY once when I was about 5 but I really don’t remember anything. It is sure on my bucket list.
🙂 gwingal
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Thank you Nikki, I appreciate the feature, it’s always an honor to be selected on OVER THE MOON. Yes, New York City should be on everyone’s bucket list.
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Never been to NYC but hopefully one day
Mollyx
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Molly I hope you do, it’s fascinating. And there are so many things to see and do that don’t cost much money.
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I haven’t been to NYC since I was a teen! I need to go again.
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I hope you do Elizabeth. I want to go back and watch the Rockettes dance and hear the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
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