In honor of the 150th anniversary of Edith Wharton’s birth, the New York Society Library curated a small, pleasing exhibit,“Edith Wharton’s New York City: A Backward Glance.” I’m always interested in learning all I can about favorite authors. I guess I’m a bit obsessed with the stories behind the great stories. Or is it that […]
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Free Falling
Am I just a total wimp, or is this a startling sight? I was walking down a quiet Chelsea street, happened to look up and saw this untethered guy. We’ve all seen window washers on swing scaffolds float past high-rise windows, but has anyone ever wondered how midrise buildings addressed dirty windows? Yikes. window, washing, […]
Free Portraits
A great New York moment: this photographer had set up his beautiful 4×5 large format camera and was offering free portraits until he ran out of film. Everyone who approached him had many questions about his camera, why he was doing this, when they would receive the image, etc. It was fun watching people pose.
Summer Screen
I was passing through Time Square when this image flashed on the screen and caught my eye. Although it’s unseasonable spring-like weather, summer seems like a loooong way off!
We’ve Got a Runner
Right idea, wrong direction! I would have loved to see how far this turtle got in his escape, but, well, I didn’t have all day.
Morgan Library & Museum
The Morgan Library is one of my favorite museums in the city. I’m a sucker for libraries and the original 1906 library, referred to as Mr. Morgan’s Library, is one of the most stunning I’ve seen. It has three-story inlaid walnut bookshelves and an intricately painted ceiling. Contents include rare printed books and bindings, handwritten […]
Occupy Wall Street
Occupy Wall Street is still going strong and remains as organized as ever. I’m not sure if I’m more impressed with the fight for the important (albeit disorganized and overwhelmingly vast) causes or the tidiness.
