sarah in nyc

This autumn, for some reason I am particularly hungry for trees that have turned color. This bright yellow tree is on my block, across the street from my building. As I did my errands today I found other bits of fall color.There is a new development a couple of blocks away on Columbus Avenue. I call it suburbia because it is filled with big box and mall stores.  There are some trees in suburbia. I loved the reflection of the foliage in the lobby of one of the buildings in suburbia. This tree is at the edge of Morningside Park. I was relieved to finally see some red leaves. I also want to show you something that is something of an endangered species in my neighborhood.  This is an original, completely un-renovated doorway to a late 19th century  working class apartment building.  Often buildings show the signs of well intentioned but poorly thought out renovations. many buildings of this vintage have the industrial glass and metal doors that look...