I'm certainly starting to get used to the big city. As I begin my 10th day in the city (and wow have the first nine zipped by), I've decided a trip to the Big Apple should become an annual summer adventure. Maybe not 17 days, four would be good, but I'm enjoying going to shows and that's something just a few years ago I wouldn't have imagined me saying.

Extended time here has caused me to become a bit short-tempered. Standing behind people at a crosswalk when the walking man is moving yet the folks in front of me aren't is a tad maddening. Why any good New Yorker knows you start crossing the street a bit prior to the walking man appearing!

I've yet to make a repeat appearance at any restaurant. And likely I will be safe. I am staying near dozens of restaurants that all look tasty.

Time to decide for tonight: "Spiderman," "How to Succeed in Business" or "Rock of Ages." More to come.