My trip to Harlem today had me trying to figure out where Arnold and Willis Jackson resided before moving to Park Avenue. I don't know if I picked the right spot, but settled on one high-rise as the appropriate home.

Enough with the nonsense. Despite the hot sun beating down on me, I enjoyed my first extended trip to Harlem. Even with people walking up and down the streets, there is certainly a difference between Midtown and the Upper East Side. There is a peacefulness up in Harlem—less traffic, more trees and unique stores and restaurants that seem more local than what one will find in Midtown.

Finding the Apollo and Cotton Club were highlights of this adventure, which turned in to a walk down Broadway to find Columbia University. Every March Columbia is home to the CSPA spring convention, which I have spoken at the last five or so years, but those trips to Columbia have always been via the subway. Taking a long walk in the hot sun to Columbia had me a bit tired, and drinking my Harlem-purchased Hawaii Punch too fast made the school the perfect spot for a rest.

Good adventure today. This trip is nearing its end, so