I always enjoy finding suburban touches around town.
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Early Morning on the East River
I was glad to run along the East River this morning. It hadn’t run on this side of the city in years! I liked the early morning calmness on the river.
Cats in the City
New York is firmly a dog city, so what’s up with all these cats I saw on my walk today?
Keeping Cool
Okay, am I the only one who thinks it’s laughable when people walk around using umbrellas as parasols?! Do they really make a difference in hundred-degree weather?
Chelsea Window
I always get a kick out of this West 22nd Street window. The images amuse me and I also can’t help but wonder who would give up this unobstructed source of light? I understand not wanting to open the window, but the midday sun must hit these north-facing panes pretty nicely. street art, Manhattan, New […]
Street Art
Maybe Cindy Sherman’s clowns were still infiltrating my brain, but on my way back from a morning run, this West 18th-ish Street series caught my eye. street art, graffiti, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Cindy Sherman Retrospective
What a treat to view Cindy Sherman’s genius in this MoMA retrospective. The 170 images cohesively highlight her career-long vision of reflecting society’s narrow ideas of identity at the viewer. Sherman’s lens exposes society’s perceptions and depictions in startling, poignant ways. For 35 years, Sherman has played the role of model, stylist and director to […]
Ghost Signage
All over New York, faded signage from past eras lingers on the sides of buildings, reminding us of the city’s long industrial history. This building housed Griffon Cutlery Works, which was founded in 1888. Griffon manufactured razors, nail files and all kinds of scissor, including nippers, Ladies’ Button Hole, embroidery, poultry, barber, and nose. Griffon […]
Sunrise over Battery Park
Although I’ve run the same route along the Hudson thousands of times, I never tire of watching the sun cast its light on the waking city. sunrise, Battery Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York
