https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/11/08/in-gotham/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:30:23 -0400<![CDATA[I&#8217;m at a wi-fi coffeeshop in Midtown Manhattan. What a great city this is, even in January. This is only my second time out here. My first trip was right after September 11. I could smell the smoking ruin of Ground Zero (like burning tires) all the way up in Central Park. It was a strange and intense time to be here. It&#8217;s nice to get to know the real New York City. My wife flew out here to work. I tagged along because I felt like it and because I could. There&#8217;s a lot of socializing going on while I&#8217;m here. So far I&#8217;ve met Jeff Jarvis and Steve Silver. (Great guys, both of &#8217;em.) Later tonight Shelly and I are having dinner with Megan McArdle. Tomorrow we&#8217;re painting the town with Judith Weiss, Mary Madigan, and Eric Deamer. I&#8217;ll be home Monday. In the meantime, enjoy the fine blogs to your left. And be nice to each other in the comments! Cheers.]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2005 15:55:29 -0500<![CDATA[michael j. totten]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-j-totten/2005/01/14/in-gotham-n139252