Painting and Playing in Washington Square Park
“All pictures painted inside in the studio will never be as good as the things done outside.” —Paul Cezanne (1839–1906) It was a picture perfect day for painting pictures en […]
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A New York City Hawk
“The bird hunting a locust is unaware of the hawk hunting him” —A Portuguese Proverb At the corner of Fifth Avenue and 12th Street, only six blocks north of its […]
A Greenwich Village Townhouse and Garden
“No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.” —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) The earth need not only […]
Late-Blooming Azaleas
Here’s the full-blown Azalea, perfuming the air, Here’s the Cardinal-flower, that a princess might wear. —from “Let Us Go to the Woods,” Anonymous From a cold wet winter to a […]
A Beautiful Day for a Walk
“Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.” —Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) The guests on Walk About New York’s walking tour got plenty of the best possible […]
A Birthday Tribute to George Washington
“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.” —George Washington (1732-1799) This is Walk About New York’s […]
A Sun Worshiper in Washington Square
“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” —Victor Hugo (1802-1885) For some people, no matter the weather, sun worshipping is a must. I have seen this […]
Fanciful Façades
I just love architecture! New York City offers a wealth of buildings in styles and sizes that can keep me fascinated for years to come. The three examples I am […]
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