Category Archives: near by

Creativity once it’s unlocked cannot be shut up again.

I have never posted these tree houses before because they are from the other side of the street. It seems I had not walked this side until this hot oppressive morning.

The “creativity” I refer to, by the way, is of the designer of these birdhouses. I also note that some of these are not big enough to actually house a bird.

Looking around

Patriotism can easily be conflated with backyard picnics and ceremonial fireworks. I would doubt that this tattered flag fits the profile.
As I was walking about, my eye was attracted to the tops of buildings, some of which peek out.
Some fellow had his face plastered [literally] at the tip of the roof. I assume this was his building.
There are those among us who are rich enough to own and maintain a New York brownstone. I passed many one family homes both extant and for sale.
Speaking of maintaining a property, the number of contractors at work on these Upper East Side blocks is remarkable. It feels a little as if a spring cleaning is in the works.
Electric with bike in tow!
I just liked the juxtaposition of the built and the in-progress.
1&2. Lush as if it were July. 3. This cash register is window dressing.

Speaking of..

Quiet spots

So, yes, it’s a rainy day in my (our) New York. Walking around acquires a patina of peace. My rain jacket gets soaked despite the fact that this is really more of a drizzle. Nonetheless, it’s a good day.

I had the rare pleasure of making my way through the beautifully appointed Cherokee Place Apartments.

My road to coffee took me to a once familiar setting where the Viennese cappuccino is a special.

I sit out of the rain where I will lunch with a BFF. Even my jacket is joining the party by drying out. And, yes, lunch was all it was expected to be.

Carl Schurz Park

It’s a public park that is also the gateway to the Mayor’s mansion.

Gracie Mansion was built by a rich merchant eons ago. Archibald Gracie did not hold onto his wealth. The property fell into the public domain as it were.

In 1942, after much repurposing of the house, Fiorello LaGuardia became the first mayor to take occupancy.

Word is that he did not come into his new home with a whole heart. On the other hand, it does my heart good to find myself anywhere in the vicinity of the mayoral residence and its pastoral surrounds.