Leaving New York

We are over Pittsburgh. I’m in an aisle seat. Seat 3D to be exact. I sat in the same seat going to New York. I usually fall asleep before the plane even takes off but the software salesman sitting next … Continue reading

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September Songings

An alien landscape. A foreign film with no subtitles. Watching an English film with the volume turned down. Stills, shots, or clips. Walking around New York. People sitting on stoops- staring, sweating and smoking. A glimpse of a late night … Continue reading

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Waves in New York

Having spent more time in the Pacific Ocean then on the streets of Manhattan lately it’s only natural (for me at least) to make the comparison. Understanding not to fight works well here as it does in the water. Let … Continue reading

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Katz’s is King

Langer’s in Los Angeles may have slightly better rye bread, but when it comes to the whole “Pastrami Experience” there’s not better place then Katz’s Deli on Houston  & Ludlow. If you have lunch here (and you’re not a 250 … Continue reading

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Walking To Work

Once upon a time, elevated trains took goods directly to factories and markets along the Hudson River. Now the High Line connects pedestrians from the West Village to Chelsea in a innovative use of the new and the reclaimed.  Walking … Continue reading

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