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lauriejuspeczyk: those kids who were born so close to christmas that they get fucked over into a...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:05:33 -0400

lauriejuspeczyk:

those kids who were born so close to christmas that they get fucked over into a combo present

One time my Dad got me a pair of shoes and wrapped each shoe separately. I’ve never had a good birthday.

kibblesmith: Sally Draper, I know you are going through some...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:25:09 -0400

kibblesmith:

Sally Draper, I know you are going through some things right now, but check yourself.

Vanity and ennui.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:50:00 -0400

Vanity and ennui.

My brother’s coming into New York for a spur of the moment visit tomorrow and...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:59:00 -0400

My brother’s coming into New York for a spur of the moment visit tomorrow and everything’s perfect.

nythroughthelens: High Line at the Rail Yards. The final...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:18:24 -0400

nythroughthelens:

High Line at the Rail Yards. The final section of railroad tracks.

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The High Line is a public park that sits along a historic freight railroad line elevated high above the streets of New York City on the west side of Manhattan. In the early 20th century, the rail line was used to transport valuable freight and enjoyed a long period of high activity. It was abandoned in the 1980s after it ceased to be used for its original purpose and nature took over in a rather dramatic way. It is currently owned by the City of New York and maintained by a wonderful group called Friends of the High Line who have fought hard to preserve and nourish the space opening it up to the city to enjoy and care for.

The final section of the High Line is known as High Line at the Rail Yards. I read that it was possible to get a guided tour of the untouched railroad tracks and of course, I happily jumped at the opportunity. My first tour was cancelled due to rain but I was able to get another chance yesterday. It couldn’t have been a more beautiful evening to walk alongside the historic railroad tracks which were surrounded by fresh spring vegetation.

As the sun dipped lower in the sky, it felt like I was transported to a post-apocalyptic New York City. The tour guides were absolutely awesome. I was not allowed to take photos of the still-active rail yards that sit below the final section of the High Line since it is considered a federal offense to do so. So, regretfully, I was not able to capture the tracks and wildlife against the gorgeous Chelsea skyline. However, I did take quite a few photos with my Sony A99 of the view to the west and south towards the Empire State Building.

These are a few photos of what I saw yesterday evening exploring the High Line’s last section. Enjoy :)

View this set over on Flickr here:

High Line at the Rail Yards - Final High Line Section

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I had no idea they gave tours of the industrial area. Must do.

It’s been too long.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:17:27 -0400

It’s been too long.

"My dad was like the Marine Corps, only instead of tearing you to pieces and then putting you back..."

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:15:38 -0400

“My dad was like the Marine Corps, only instead of tearing you to pieces and then putting you back together, he just did the first part and called it a day. Now it seems cruel, abusive even, but this all happened before the invention of self-esteem, which, frankly, I think is a little overrated.”

- Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, David Sedaris (via alanamargaret)

largecoin: Colors Magazine #8 Sep 1994

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:54:24 -0400

largecoin:

Colors Magazine #8 Sep 1994

kellyinigomontoya: people romanticize new york because it’s exactly as great as people dream it...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:40:14 -0400

kellyinigomontoya:

people romanticize new york because it’s exactly as great as people dream it is

theniftyfifties: Cary Grant in ‘North By Northwest’, 1959.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:52:42 -0400

theniftyfifties:

Cary Grant in ‘North By Northwest’, 1959.

vintageindianclothing: Chinese brushwork meets Indian...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:17:03 -0400

vintageindianclothing:

Chinese brushwork meets Indian dance.

From the Indian Dancing Gesture series of Ye Qianyu from the 1970s

"New York City is a panic attack on Houston and Essex, it’s a broken down Q train, it’s a 45 minute..."

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:47:33 -0400

“New York City is a panic attack on Houston and Essex, it’s a broken down Q train, it’s a 45 minute schlep to work. New York City is finding yourself in your friend’s ex-girlfriend’s most recent ex-boyfriend’s apartment, it’s a roof in Brooklyn, it’s a bar in the East Village. New York City is a fake ID that expired 3 years ago, it’s an $8 show that changed your life, it’s a kitten found in a box 2 blocks from the office. New York City is a text message that was never responded to, it’s a photo pass to your favorite concert, it’s free drinks on a ship in mid-July. New York City is being in love with everyone you see, it’s a cup of coffee that makes you crazy, it’s your friend putting lipstick on you outside the venue 10 minutes before the show. New York City is platform shoes, it’s a pair of Converse, it’s taking a couple of Advil when you get home. New York City is thrifted treasure, it’s a stoop sale that saved your life, it’s the best cup of cocoa chai you’ve ever had. New York City is a sweaty room full of BK’s hippest, it’s missing an opportunity only to get another, it’s a lot of anxiously waiting. New York City is realizing your dream, it’s passing your current boss’s girlfriend on campus, it’s an iChat that got sent to the wrong person. New York City is a library full of tired kids, it’s a brownstone full of addicts, it’s a dorm room full of outsiders. New York City is a laugh attack in a quiet room, it’s a crick in your neck, it’s a stack of vinyl in your desk drawer. New York City is a walk to the waterfront, it’s an endless conversation, it’s 4 cups of tea in one work day. New York City is a revelation, it’s an exchange of words with the nicest stranger, it’s a never-ending beginning.”

- (via ezramichaelkoenig)

thepeoplesrecord: Just a reminder that 166 Guantanamo Bay...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:55:34 -0400

thepeoplesrecord:

Just a reminder that 166 Guantanamo Bay detainees have been on hunger strike for more than three months now, & 43 are being force-fed in what doctors have just called “a medical ethics-free zone.”

GITMO cartoon by Matt Bors

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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:23:09 -0400

commandereverdeen: WHAT’S UP INTERNET If you’re a gamer, you...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:09:41 -0400

commandereverdeen:

WHAT’S UP INTERNET

If you’re a gamer, you probably noticed all the new stuff being announces at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. I’m super excited, especially about all the announcements from Sony and Nintendo.

Lots of people are excited for different consoles and their respective games, LIKE THE 3DS. So here’s your chance to win one! The winner will receive a red 3DS XL system (like new, used only a few times) with its original box, charger, manuals, and AR cards. Plus, the two latest killer apps for the 3DS, Fire Emblem: Awakening and Animal Crossing: New Leaf!

Rules:

Sadly, the 3DS is region-locked, so I am only shipping to the United States.

Reblogs count, Likes do not. Reblog as much as you like, but try not to spam 50 reblogs in a row.

If you make a fake, empty, giveaway blog or something like that to spam reblogs then all your entries will be invalid.

I will need the winner’s address for shipping purposes, so you have to be comfortable with sharing this information.

The giveaway will end on Friday, June 21st and the winner will be announced on that day! Good luck!

GIMME.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:11:57 -0400

GIMME.

Give me all the bulldoggies.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:16:00 -0400

Give me all the bulldoggies.

covetthecoast: Dustin Hoffman kisses his wife, Anne Byrne, in...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:10:03 -0400

covetthecoast:

Dustin Hoffman kisses his wife, Anne Byrne, in the back of a taxi. New York, 1969.

yungvoodooking: me: sigh i wish i lived in the 50s suddenly i am thrust 60 years before 2013 into...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:25:42 -0400

yungvoodooking:

me: *sigh* i wish i lived in the 50s

suddenly i am thrust 60 years before 2013 into 1953 and watch as my rights practically slip right out of my hands and i am forced to live in an even more war-obsessed, racist, homophobic, xenophobic, sexist society

but at least i have bettie page bangs and a poodle skirt

Plans for this evening: Order Pizza Finish The Bell Jar

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:27:41 -0400

Plans for this evening:

Order Pizza
Finish The Bell Jar

That's all, folks.

lauriejuspeczyk: those kids who were born so close to christmas that they get fucked over into a...

kibblesmith: Sally Draper, I know you are going through some...

Vanity and ennui.

My brother’s coming into New York for a spur of the moment visit tomorrow and...

nythroughthelens: High Line at the Rail Yards. The final...

It’s been too long.

"My dad was like the Marine Corps, only instead of tearing you to pieces and then putting you back..."

largecoin: Colors Magazine #8 Sep 1994

kellyinigomontoya: people romanticize new york because it’s exactly as great as people dream it...

theniftyfifties: Cary Grant in ‘North By Northwest’, 1959.

vintageindianclothing: Chinese brushwork meets Indian...

"New York City is a panic attack on Houston and Essex, it’s a broken down Q train, it’s a 45 minute..."

thepeoplesrecord: Just a reminder that 166 Guantanamo Bay...

Photo

commandereverdeen: WHAT’S UP INTERNET If you’re a gamer, you...

GIMME.

Give me all the bulldoggies.

covetthecoast: Dustin Hoffman kisses his wife, Anne Byrne, in...

yungvoodooking: me: *sigh* i wish i lived in the 50s suddenly i am thrust 60 years before 2013 into...

Plans for this evening: Order Pizza Finish The Bell Jar

yungvoodooking: me: sigh i wish i lived in the 50s suddenly i am thrust 60 years before 2013 into...