new-york-city

The ghosts of Manhattan are not the spirits of the propertied classes; these are entombed in their names, their works, their constructions. New York's ghosts are the unresting souls of the poor, the marginal, the dispossessed, the depraved, the defective, the recalcitrant. They are the guardian spirits of the urban wilderness in which they lived and died. Unrecognized by the history that is common knowledge, they push invisibly behind it to erect their memorials in the collective unconscious.

Give full attention to life__ moments and the images you capture will be everlasting.

For all the energy directed toward the stratagem of big city living, New Yorkers are never too distracted to respond to, and more often, proactively assist visitors. Tourists tracing the routes of subway maps with their fingers, squinting at street signs or staring at a slip of paper with confusion are typical recipients of our generosity. We know our city can be as challenging as it is fascinating, and we want visitors to have a good experience.

Sometimes we have to break down to break through.

The adventures of a lifetime begin with __es.

Diving in IS testing the water.

Maybe the price of forgetting that even in America, even in New York City, when a man back home is talking, you better listen closely.

Anyway, I think Florence and I noticed each other before the local train screeched to a halt at the 110th Street station, because as I boarded it felt as though we were supposed to step into the same car, and hold onto the same moist metal bar. My wishful hunch now seems confirmed by the way she's reading her Time magazine article next to me.

Andrew laughed at the use of the word __heater._ __.Atlman will have plenty of theater on Monday,_ he said, __hen Estée Lauder arrives to secure a prime location in the new cosmetic department. I was told on Friday that she intends to bring along her husband, Joseph, as well as her sons, Leonard and Ronald, to make sure she gets exactly what she wants._ Nina laughed loudly. __h, she__l get what she wants all right. She__ a determined woman._ She glanced sideways at Dana. __nd we know what a determined woman can accomplish, don__ we?_ __es, we do,_ Dana replied. In Nina__ presence, the restrictions imposed by Bea and Helen seemed almost trivial. Dana had experienced a single setback, but Nina was a reminder of what real determination and enthusiasm could accomplish. __er reputation precedes her,_ Andrew said. __ra already told me to give Ms. Lauder whatever she wants._ __ounds like a done deal,_ Dana said. __hat__ why there__ going to be a little drama on Monday,_ Andrew said, rubbing his hands together in anticipation. __he space she wants has already been promised to Charles of the Ritz.

Real, but sometimes beautiful.

Everything is going as planned until I notice that Ashley has barely touched her wine glass or food after ordering the priciest bottle and several of the most expensive dishes on the menu.From "My Worst Valentine's Day.Ever: a Short Story

Endings are the embryos of new beginnings.

Stay open. You may find your tribe where you least expect it.

Like a driver who has lost control of his vechicle, I was bracing for the impending crash."From: "My Worst Valentine's Day.Ever: a Short Story

Ten years have passed and every day that I walk throughout the city, I feel honored to be a part of it - and atom in the blood of a beating heart belonging to the most wonderfully diverse, smart, creative, passionate being.

In a supersonic jet, you'll land before you take off. Your watch - if it's working right - will go back. (It'll stop if it's not). You've made a journey forwards and backwards at the same time. The trip will make you younger.

Fuck the Bureau! Their entire outfit is half the size of the NYPD. I've got more officers who speak Arabic in one precinct that you guys have in the entire D.O.D.!

Whether you need to make a call or answer one,don__ put your passions on hold.