It Hardly Matters

My missed connection story appeared as part of today’s Metro NY cover story. It involves Philip Larkin and the G Train.

Above is the incredible image created by Sophie Blackall that accompanies the story, and the actual MC from 2006.

I’m honored to be included in issue No. 7 of the always excellent Union Station Magazine! My story, The King, involves karaoke dreams, snakeskin jackets, Ryan Seacrest, and drunken cab rides, among other things desired and reviled. 

I’m honored to be included in issue No. 7 of the always excellent Union Station Magazine! My story, The King, involves karaoke dreams, snakeskin jackets, Ryan Seacrest, and drunken cab rides, among other things desired and reviled. 

One of the cutest storefronts in the Westie. (Taken with Instagram)

One of the cutest storefronts in the Westie. (Taken with Instagram)

Schnabel doors. I’m probably on a watch list now. (Taken with Instagram)

Schnabel doors. I’m probably on a watch list now. (Taken with Instagram)

Still open in the West Village…a true feat. (Taken with Instagram)

Still open in the West Village…a true feat. (Taken with Instagram)

My latest includes the following tidbit:

“In more recent years, Bowery junkies were known to leave needles and empty fifths of cheap liquor on the grounds, and at one time there was a cemetery landmark known as ‘The Underwear Tree’ from which transient skivvies hung…”

Street art at it’s finest. (Taken with Instagram)

Street art at it’s finest. (Taken with Instagram)

Today.

Today.

oldnewyork:

Andre Kertesz, Greenwich Village, New York City. June 19, 1966 (link)

oldnewyork:

Andre Kertesz, Greenwich Village, New York City. June 19, 1966 (link)