Walking along the river I saw what I believe was a New Year’s Resolution in progress. A man had parked a bike under a tree on the side of the walkway, and was standing on a rock right by the water. Oblivious to the surrounding, which included the blue glittering river, and a band of … Continue reading
The world’s two tallest Ginkgo trees (except for the one that stands in Japan and is 150 feet tall) stand in Washington Heights, in the J. Hood Wright Park, at 173rd Street, and one is even taller than the other. Now that the leaves have fallen, and those little green hands have turned yellow on … Continue reading
Last night’s butterfly attack could not have come at a worse time. It was cold, so butterflies were least expected. It was dark, so I could only make out the silhouettes against the street light. I was distracted by a conversation, so the attack was viciously timed. In the end, though, it was just a … Continue reading
Today I was gratified to learn that the dog-friendly treat-happy policy of my building has been restored. Every day Sophie, our dog, upon returning from his quick business on the side walk, makes a dash into the door and around the corner into the space behind the reception desk where untold numbers of treats are … Continue reading
This book is awesome. It has just come out and can be ordered through amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. It contains juxtapositions of a photograph in childhood with a re-staged one of the same person, only much older, like right now. Ze has collected them by asking for input on his website, in one of … Continue reading
