Island Islands

The south facing view of last night's sunset.

I wandered a bit through the neighborhood after finishing my snack and beer, and I swear, wandering this city, especially during the spring, is pure joy. I was a little cold sitting at the picnic table drinking ice water and a cold beer, but once I started moving, the temperature was delightful. Plus, that area (pretty close to my current yoga studio, and where I was rehearsing before Martyr'd Signs lost its original space) has so much street art. I just love it! Every time I wander around the SoHo/NoHo/LES/Nolita area I find a new nook to explore, adding to my understanding of this city.

I love this sentiment. #givepeaceachance #dumptrump #outwithhate

I talk about learning Manhattan and Brooklyn like there are all these tiny islands in your mind separated by the subway system. Since we tend to travel underground in this city, the only way the islands (and therefore your mind map of the city) can grow and connect is by walking (I mean, I guess you could bike, drive or bus, but for me, it's walking). I love it when I can connect my islands and last night's adventure afforded me more of these island connections. This was a better metaphor when I first moved here. Now, I feel like many of my islands are completely connected and there are some entire neighborhoods, especially in Manhattan and Brooklyn, that are pretty much filled in. It's always fun exploring, though, finding the places that still need some shading.

The artist is quite literal. This is indeed gumshoeart.