We walked on fresh, melting snow in Central Park, then learned about Cosmic Slop at MoMA.
Category: Living
The Apollo
Our chilly walk around Harlem took us past this sacred spot. Ella won amateur night here in 1934.
Breakfast Rooms
A family sits around a breakfast table in a Cleveland Holiday Inn Express talking about family things. The teenager shrugs as Mom announces she’s going to redecorate his bedroom. The conversation pauses for a basketball segment on the local Fox affiliate. A rack of USA Todays announces the next war. I can’t say Americans are…… Continue reading Breakfast Rooms
Iron Road to Gotham
This week I head slowly to New York City by Amtrak. In Life, Phase 3, you don’t have to rush or be perturbed by inevitable delays. Each night I’ll be in a hotel rather than a train, which gives me a chance to go walkabout in Chicago and Cleveland. My partner will join my in…… Continue reading Iron Road to Gotham
USA, Aruba, Japan 2015
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Iron Road to Gotham
Mile zero of 2,700 Amtrak miles. Posted about the first leg of the journey.
Walking on Frozen Water
My walking path today: the surface of Lake of the Isles. Next time I visit the lake, the path will be gone.
Inbound Train
Sunday: the Empire Builder departed Portland, Oregon. Tuesday: I’ll board this train when it reaches St. Paul.
Spoonbridge Skaters
[Lazy writers insert “Iconic” here] Spoonbridge. Skaters were packing up as I walked past today.