Archive for the ‘Out & About’ category
The relief of no people
Those of you who know me fairly well understand that I suffer from a degree of social anxiety (we all do to a point). So, for as long as I can remember, I’ve felt an unparalleled calmness in the idea of no one being around. These are some recent photos that I hope capture this [...]
On the buses
You may remember that I offloaded my automobile a couple of years ago…and am now a fierce champion of public transport. In Washington, D.C., public transport is a mixed bag. The theory is fabulous and the practice involves constant frustration and, in the worst cases, tragic accidents for passengers and staff. But, I have become [...]
My favorite mummers
Sure the holidays are over — I even celebrated their passing on this very blog — but I do feel a responsibility to share some of my favorite snaps from the Mummers Parade. For those of you who’ve never beheld this event, imagine if David Lynch and Darren Arnofsky were given combined control over the [...]
Amsterdam wins?
I have spent many hours in many different airports in the U.S. and Europe. After exhaustive research I propose that Amsterdam Schipohl is the best. It is the only airport I know that provides carts/trolleys for hand luggage. It has a library, a real library. There is a large children’s “forest” play area, which I [...]
Philadelphia means it
For years, I’d heard that Philadelphia was the place to be for New Year’s, and with the arrogance of a proper New Yorker upon hearing anything is good somewhere else, I thought, yes, I’m sure it’s lovely, dear. We have plenty of opportunities to vomit in public right here at home. As for some kind [...]
