Gemini Rising

50 STB - The City That Never Sleeps - New York

Maid of the Mist Most Macabre said there was NO WAY she was driving the Party Bus in New York City because she heard the traffic was so crazy, so she parked it in New Jersey and we took a bus taxi to downtown New York. The first place we went to was the 9/11 Memorial.

I think we all remember what we were doing that day. I was supposed to go to training at the “Museum of Tolerance” in Westwood (Los Angeles) but it was canceled so I stayed home and watched TV, 3 month preggers with Andy. I’ll never forget the sights and sounds and the heroism displayed that day and I’ll forever remember Rudy Giuliani running toward the destruction and not away from it – a hero.

To be honest, I am a Republican, which is not an easy political class to be in the state of California, and I don’t necessarily want to make this blog about politics, but I have always leaned conservative. I joined the Army in 1986 because Regan really instilled a sense of patriotism in the country at the time and when I registered to vote in the US, I registered Republican. Through the years, I have voted for both democrat and republican candidates. That said, I am fine with Donald Trump being the president of the United States. I am a moderate republican and I totally respect anyone’s desire to support whoever they want when it comes to politics and I would hope others would respect where I come from. – And for that, I thank you.

That said, I don’t think it matters what political party you affiliate with when it comes to the 9-11 memorial. It still hits you in the gut, as Giant Phantom Jelly reflected. I was very somber walking around the reflecting the pools where the buildings stood. We were all quiet as we toured the museum and visited the wall where the victims’ name was placed.



After that somber visit, we all decided to go Italian and have lunch. Reluctant Halloweenist took us to this nice, authentic Italian restaurant in Little Italy and the food was outstanding. I enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs, being the foodie I am. Spooky Kooky Krista ate her New York style pizza folded and A Warped Witch I Be enjoyed the chicken marsala.

That afternoon the daredevils went to lean outside of a skyscraper. I’m not one to do something so exciting as that so I watched Morticia Wednesday Megan Rose as she leaned out and yelled, “I’m the Queen of the World.” Reluctant Halloweenist , A Warped Witch I Be and AmyJo-Zombie hours also leaned out. You could see the adrenaline rush all over their faces.

After all that excitement, then it was time to shop until you drop in Times Square. Morticia Wednesday Megan Rose and I went hog wild in the Kate Spade store and even got Maid of the Mist Most Macabre to buy one. Giant Phantom Jelly wanted to see the Statue of Liberty so we eeked out an extra hour and took the ferry over. Spooky Kooky Krista took a TON of pictures for her Instagram. A Warped Witch I Be suggested we take a night tour with a horse and buggy and we had a blast. We sang “New York, New York,” while enjoying tea and cookies becoming one with the City that Never sleeps.