That Was Too Close, Mister!

Bikers are a daring bunch in New York.

It's not unusual in New York to encounter people yelling out to others if they feel their personal space has been compromised or they just escaped death due to the inconsiderate nature of another.

I was walking across 3rd Avenue tonight when this biker came out of nowhere and whisked right behind me. It scared the you know what out of me. However, it felt perfectly normal to shout out "That was too close, mister!"

I'm a New Yorker now.

The Daily News Building

Because we are moving soon, I'm taking better notice of my surroundings in this location. One building that I pass frequently on my way to somewhere else is the News Building on 42nd Street. It formerly housed one of the largest newspapers in the world, The Daily News.

In this spacious and welcoming lobby a giant globe slowly circulates inside a base of black glass. Very impressive!

Built in 1929-30, it no longer houses the Daily News, but the Art Deco building is designated a national landmark. The map is actually updated regularly to keep it current. The Daily News knew their large printing presses would be very noisy, and this location was chosen as a sort of out-of-the way spot. Of course, now it is super prime real estate. Read more about the Daily News and building here.

Saks Christmas Light Show

While waiting for my husband and another couple at Rockefeller Center, I got to see this light show projected onto the front of Saks.  Click the bottom right hand corner to view it full screen.

Cincy Christmas Decore

Here are some pics from my suburban home. 

A snowy forest with little critters.

 

A wooden angel (gift from my sister-in-law) beside my ancient-looking garage sale jug.

My stairway decorated with antique metal snowmen (probably from the 40s) my mother gave me.

A Christmas Catch All Post

Hey, I'm back in NYC! Now that I'm posting again, I realize there is some old business I need to put up. This first one is of a lock sensor attached to a bottle of Tide detergent. I've never seen this in the suburbs.

 

I had fun making snowflakes from computer paper and even more fun taking pictures of them this December. This is looking outside our dining area onto the East River.

 

Here are photos of the big Sephora Store in Midtown. These are intricate paper sculptures delicately hanging near the front windows just inside the store. Just amazing.

 

FAO Schwartz and the Floor Keyboard

Musician salespeople demonstrate a "floor keyboard" with their clever dance at the famous toy store on Fifth Ave. 

Macy's Christmas Store Front

Macy's at Herald Square is THE place to get into the Christmas mood. Watch the videos below and pay attention to the theme music. I'd say its a mix between the scores of The Nutcracker and Lord of the Rings. . . mysterious, a little frightening, majestic, moody, hopeful. If you stand here long enough--and there's plenty to see while you do--you can't help being drawn into it. It's amazing street theatre.