Kid's Train

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Kid's Train

Popcorn on Metro

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Popcorn on Metro

TGIF

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

TGIF

Happy Valentine's Day

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Happy Valentine's Day

Playground Tunnel

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Playground Tunnel

Her Hair is Rainbow

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue Hair!

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Her Hair is Rainbow

Choo Choo

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Choo Choo

Bandolier of Fragrant Oils

 

Not exactly the wild west of fragrant oils. 

But it's effective anyway.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Bandolier of Fragrant Oils

Dog on a Train

This dog is traveling in carrier style.

Not a peep from this pup. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Dog on a Train

@Harper's Ferry, Juneteenth 2022

(Credit Photos: Andy Blumenthal)

@Harper's Ferry, Juneteenth 2022

Long Rolling Train

This long train was just mesmerizing.

I didn't get the beginning of it. 

And I didn't get the end of it. 

I think it may just have been infinitely long!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Long Rolling Train

Standing Tall

Thought this was a pretty cool statue at Baltimore Penn Station.

No people though on a Sunday or because of COVID-19. 

I imagine this is what a ghost town looks like. 

The statues stand tall but the remnants of the people are hiding in shelters.

End of times or a new beginning...we'll see. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Standing Tall

Israel 2020: Day 2

So went to Nahariya today near the Labanon border.

Nice shopping strip and gorgeous beach. 

Had a nice cappuccino at Cofix.

Got a new modern Kiddish cup for Shabbat and a washing cup for Netilat Yadayim.

Enjoyed the train ride up and back on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea shore.

Had dinner at Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv and marvelled at all the shopping and crowds on a Tuesday.

Real contrast between more sleepy resort town, Nahariya and high-tech, bustling city Tel Aviv.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Israel 2020: Day 2

Impressive Brightline

Just wanted to say how impressed I was with the new Brightline train system in Florida. 

Right now it goes from Miami straight to Fort Lauderdale and then to Palm Beach. 

I took it between Fort Lauderdale and Miami and it was a quick 30 minute ride--no traffic yay!

The trains are modern and sleek, and the stations were automated, clean, secured with guards and scanners, and had a beautiful lounge waiting area (and they announce the train arrival like 10 minutes before it arrives).

Also, the staff was friendly and helpful, and they even came around with a food cart. 

I understand they are adding additional stops for Aventura and Boca Raton. 

I would definitely take this train again--way to go! ;-)

(Credit Photos: Andy Blumenthal)

Impressive Brightline

Israel - Day 4 - Beit Hatfutsot and Azrieli Center

(Source Photos and Video: Andy Blumenthal)

Israel - Day 4 - Beit Hatfutsot and Azrieli Center

All Aboard!

So when the train is pulling out it's a loud call by the conductor of:

"All Aboard that's going abroard."

With project management, it can be the same too. 

Once an organization has decided to move out on a project and make the investment of time, resources, and reputation:

- Either you get on the train and help feed the engine of progress

OR

- You get left behind.

- You get thrown off the train.

- You get run over by the train.

There really are no other alternatives. 

My advice is get with the program. 

The train is moving out.

The organization is going to deliver on its promise. 

Get the h*ll on!  ;-)

(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

All Aboard!

@Harpers Ferry

(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

@Harpers Ferry