Knitting, on the Commute

Photo by myself on the subway.

It's not terribly uncommon to see people knitting or crocheting on the subway.

Or putting on makeup. The great majority of riders have their noses in real and electronic media, or catch up with their sleep.

Rules prevent people from eating, but that doesn't mean you won't sit next to someone feasting on a chicken dinner. Ick.

This photo is from the stash. We're out in LA on vacation for the week, where there is no subway. A great many people ride buses here for public transport. Posts will continue here, in the meantime.

Related posts: Upside Down, on the R Train, All Lit Up, on the D Train, and 6:24pm, Below Times Square.

A Misty View of Central Park

Photo by myself in Central Park.

A look at Central Park near Central Park South, looking east. There are remnants of snow and a mist clinging to the ground. Some pedicabs are parked in the foreground.

Anytime it snows in the city, it's nice at first, but quickly becomes a yucky mess. A white plastic bag clings to a tree branch on the upper right.

This photo is from the stash. We're in sunny Los Angeles through the end of this week. Posts will continue here, in the meantime.

Related posts: The Wintry View from Central Park South, City Portraits - Central Park, and A Snowy View of Central Park.

The New York, New York Hotel, on the Strip

Photo by myself outside the New York, New York Hotel, on the Las Vegas Strip.

No, not the Brooklyn Bridge, but a very good simulation out in Las Vegas!

The New York, New York hotel also has the Chrysler Building and Statue of Liberty outside, as well as a roller coaster. Inside, there are casinos, eateries and walkways lined with facades depicting New York City neighborhoods.

My fiance Mark and I were in Las Vegas for a couple days. A quick visit was plenty for us.


A view from the foot of the New York, New York hotel, complete with fake skyline.


Looking down the Strip at all the twinkly lights.

Related posts: A Day Excursion to Nara, Japan, Greetings, from Beijing, China, and Greetings, from Casa del Mar, in Santa Monica.

A Glimpse of the Hard Rock Hotel, in Las Vegas

Photo by myself in the Hard Rock Hotel, in Las Vegas.

Shiny Harley Davidson motorcycles flank the entrance inside the casino at the Hard Rock Hotel where we're staying, in Las Vegas.

Beyond, you can see one of the many blackjack tables and one of the many, many bars, with tv screens on top. To the left, some of the slot machines.

Mark and I are here for a couple days, before driving to LA. I've never been to Las Vegas (!). It's a bit over the top, to say the least.

The hotel is great, but it's spring break and of course there are tons of crazy kids running around, whooping it up. It's about 70F during the day, and the pool areas are swarming. Meanwhile, the casinos here are open 24/7.

It's also basketball season. Below, a photo of the sports betting area at the hotel, where games and events are displayed so guys can bet all their money and hang out with their buddies.


The sports betting area at the Hard Rock Hotel. Everything you can possibly bet on is displayed on an immense curved screen.

Posts will continue while we're on the West Coast. We're due back in New York on Friday, March 29th.

Related posts: A Day Excursion to Nara, Japan, Greetings, from Beijing, China, and Greetings, from Casa del Mar, in Santa Monica.

Atop Radio City Music Hall, in Neon

Photo by myself, around Sixth Avenue and 50th Street, in Midtown.

The old-fashioned neon lights at Radio City Music Hall are lit every night, showing coming attractions.

This stretch of midtown is empty at night, save people strolling around. Most of the buildings are very tall and business-oriented. At street level, there are few stores or restaurants, so not much is open at this hour.

For a daytime view of this corner, click here.
--As with every trip, I start feeling nostalgic about New York just before leaving. Like clockwork.

People have been envious of our upcoming trip to Las Vegas and LA. Oh, the sun, the warmer weather. In fact it snowed here again, Thursday, just to prove that it's not quite Spring yet.

Thanks to all for putting up with my spotty posts. It's been that kind of busy. Posts will continue here in the meantime.

Related posts: Outside Radio City Music Hall, on Sixth Avenue, Bright Lights at BAM, and In Neon, on the Upper West Side.

Night View, of Bryant Park

Photo by myself in Bryant Park, at 41st Street and Sixth Avenue, in Midtown.

The view of Bryant Park at night is a peaceful one.

Wednesday night we finally had nice weather. No icy winds. No rain. Hurrah!

At the East end of the park lies the main branch of the New York Public Library. A large fountain spouting water was all lit up.
--I'll be gone for a week to the west coast, for a much-needed vacation. Posts will continue here, sort of.

Related posts: Under the Canopies, in Bryant Park, West 10th Street, at Night, and Night View, at the Dakota.

Across Vanderbilt, in Midtown

Photo by myself at 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue.

Believe it or not, above Houston Street there are a handful of streets that don't have numbers for names.

Vanderbilt Avenue is a tiny street that spans just a few blocks in Midtown. Grand Central Station, which was built by Cornelius Vanderbilt in the mid-1800s, is located at southmost end of the street.
--It's been cold and dreary and grey here. We even had a spot of snow. Ugh!

Related posts: All Lit Up, on Fifth Avenue, In Neon, on Seventh Avenue, and After the Rain, in Midtown.