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Friday, May 29, 2015

In A New York State of Mind

With New York on my heart and in my thoughts a lot lately, I thought I'd share some interesting things I've spotted online.

The Wall Street Journal created a Musical Map of New York, based on the top jukebox song and artists selected in each zip code in the city. Fascinating.




The Mini Vinnie Pizza-on-Pizza slice was shared on all the social media forums. Pizza Inception!



Finally, New York Magazine had an article on New York after Midnight, as it truly is the city that never sleeps. In the write up they included a sweet excerpt of an interview from Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's experiences of dating in the city. 


Sarah Jessica Parker: Before we were married, we used to walk a lot because time didn't matter.
Matthew Broderick: If we had a fancy outing in midtown, we'd walk all the way home to Tribeca.
SJP: One thing that Matthew used to do to me, he used to walk me with my hand over my eyes...
MB: I led you, and the rule was you had to keep your eyes covered.
SJP: And he would walk me into completely random places and take my hand off my eyes and I would be in the most strange, unconnected-to-the-previous-spot places. I would be in the lobby of a residential apartment complex, or a Starbucks, or at the very door of a tenement that I obviously couldn't get into.
MB: You're like listening and trying to figure out where you are, and then when your eyes finally open, boom, you're two inches from a lamppost.
SJP: He would spin me and sort of make me lose my bearings.
MB: The first time it happened, we were somewhere near Union Square, and...
SJP: We ended up in the lobby of Zeckendorf Towers. I was very delighted by it. I think the reason we remember it is that it paints a portrait of a time that, for many couples, they don't have anymore. There's a sort of leisure, before more grown-up responsibilities dictate your life.
MB: New York has so many close-together, completely different, crazy things you can suddenly be staring at after a five-minute walk from one spot to the next. You're in a totally new environment.

How absolutely sweet. Would you try this method of getting a new view of your own city?

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Tuesday Huesday


One of my all time favorite views: Standing in DUMBO looking at the Manhattan Bridge and catching the perfect alignment of the Empire State Building in the arch (above or below) the Bridge. Delightful. (Plus, that perfect light? Love it!)

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Tuesday Huesday


What I wouldn't give to have my breakfast on a Parisian balcony, feeling a spring breeze and listening to the sounds of the city!

Monday, May 18, 2015

Letting go

A momentary glimpse into what I'm learning.


To let go isn't to forget, not think about, or ignore. 
It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. 
Letting go isn't winning, and it isn't losing.
It's not about pride, and it's not about how you appear,
and it's not about obsessing or dwelling on the past.
Letting go isn't blocking memories or thinking sad thoughts,
and it doesn't leave emptiness, hurt, or sadness.
It's not giving in or giving up.
Letting go isn't about loss and it's not defeat.
To let go is to cherish memories, overcome, and move on.
It's having an open mind and confidence in the future.
Letting go is accepting.
It's learning, experiencing, and growing.
To let go is to be thankful for the experiences -
that made you laugh, made you cry, made you grow.
It's about all that you have, all that you had,
and all that you will have again.
Letting go is having the courage to accept change,
and the strength to keep moving.
Letting go is growing up.
It's realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy.
To let go is to open a door, clear a path,
and set you free.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Tuesday Huesday


VW Van and Redwoods. No telling how old this photo actually is, but I prefer to imagine it's a groovy 70s road trip traveling through the Redwood forrest.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Tuesday Huesday


Brownstones in the 50s. I LOVE the mint car in this photo, especially as it compliments the navy exterior of the townhome. Oh man.