Was in Washington DC and took the DC Metro. – their name for the subway. The Metro has a rather lame card that can unexpectedly become demagnetized. When it does, it doesn’t work and you have to get it signed off on, in order to submit by mail for a refund. All rather cumbersome. While …
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Was It?
Was waiting for the bus on 14th Street, when I noticed this man across the street from where I stood. Then while still waiting, he crossed the street and came to stand behind me. i watched him. And watched him some more. There was something -undefinable- about the way he was reacting – or not- …
A Hair Dryer -Another Apartment Living Tip
Is what you use to ‘iron’ a new, badly wrinkled shower curtain.
Use of Old Column
This is not a City view, but it is too clever not to share. Was in the Hamptons, and this was on a deck. An old column used as a trainer for a vine. The look was spectacular.
Clever!
A bike cup holder for your latte/coffee.
All Over Again
Was hoping to post a picture of the chaos of piled furniture in my living space. When one doesn’t label them, one can not find it again, thus no picture to remind you and me, what is ahead tomorrow as the painters show up to repair the damage of the water spilling down from above. …
On Your Next Visit to the City:
http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/08/14/tour_hudson_boulevard_and_park_the_citys_next_park_avenue.php
Stripes
Originally I noticed the stripes of the railing, supporting the bench from falling backwards into the stairwell. Then I saw three young women sitting there, not together, all in stripes. Before I could blink, a fourth woman – she is the one standing- joined them. And this was just a sampling of the day.
Why I Love Living Here
Left home at 9:00 to walk to Apple store, to keep appointment to install new operating system on this Mac. Done, but not enough gb to run program. Catch $5 taxi to 3rd party store to upgrade 8 gb. Wait while this is done. Catch subway to 14th street. Meet friend for lunch. Done. Have …
A Diversion.. These are too good not to post.
As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind – every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder. ~ John Glenn***** When the white missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said ‘Let us pray.’ We closed our eyes. When we opened them …
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