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"Life imitates art far more than art imitates life" – Oscar Wilde.
Oscar Wilde’s famous quote suggests that art shapes our perception of reality more than reality shapes art. Rather than merely reflecting life, art actively influences how we see, interpret, and experience the world, guiding our emotions, behaviors, and even societal norms.
- Socratic Method
Part of the album titled NYC Subway
This beautiful view will soon be blocked by an elevator shaft. Pity. It's been one of my favorites over the years.
February 19, 2026
Lock and load. Able and cane in hand, off to work we went. Presently I'm forced to take the subway 3 stops & two separate trains at that. It's killing me, as prior to my treatments, I would walk the 24 minutes round trip, rain or shine, to my place of employment every single day. And I aim to do so again by mid-late Summer 2026.
Stairs are still a challenge for me. That said, I live in a 4th floor walk-up penthouse apartment, and seeing how it's now February, have been going into my office twice per week. My apartment is situated a mere short block from the subway station, which has 4 high staircases. A fact that I never thought I needed to know. Once I've taken the train two stops to Queens Boro Plaza, I need to climb 2 additional staircases. Feels as if I'm ascending the steps to Sacré-Cœur, again! Then I need to take the second train one stop and then walk down the equivalent of 5 staircases, then several blocks to my office. If anything, I'm building up endurance.
I am doing it, and I am not complaining. The sheer amount of commuters has been a bit overwhelming, at times. I've grown apart from that experience, having walked for so many years, and now having been forced back into it all was initially met with much trepidation. Though I must say how the cane wields a sort of power unto itself, like a talisman. And matched with my height. I'm 6 feet 4 inches tall, most people are cordial and give me space. It's all been an interesting experience. And I'm keeping the faith that this too shall pass and in time I'll be back to pounding the pavement
Onwards...
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Newell's Run - Year of the City
Part of the album:
Queens: Long Island City, Queens Blvd
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Google Sky Map uses some very cool core-technologies that's in all androidphones in order to bring you one of the coolest Star maps to date.
The idea is outlandishly simple. Just point your phone at a cluster of stars and Sky Map shows you a detailed map of all the stars names and even constellations.
You can also search for things on the night sky. If you do a search for Mars and you don't have the phone pointed at Mars at the moment the phone will display an arrow on the screen for. You simply move the phone in the direction of the arrow until you find what you're looking for.
Very cool.
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24-01 Queens Plaza North - Before/After Construction
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After almost an entire year, this project is starting up again thanks to new funding
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8:00 am on June 30, 2025
Updated Design Revealed for 561-Unit Skyscraper at 30-25 Queens Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens
newyorkyimby.com/2025/06/updated-design-revealed-for-561-...
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Part of the album:
30-25 Queens Blvd / 29-10 Northern Boulevard
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"Memories of Twenty-Third Street" project
From the 1880s through the 1920s, 23rd Street was a major vaudeville, entertainment, and cultural district; "Ladies Mile," the fashion and department store haven of the time, was located nearby. In his mosaic “Memories of 23rd Street,” Keith Godard represents the area’s history through the various hats icons of the neighborhood may have worn. The celebrities Godard had in mind include Jim Brady, Oscar Wilde, Sara Bernhardt, Mark Twain, and Lillian Russell. "In addition to bringing back memories of the specific time period and people and appealing to the viewers on a more common level as fascinating hats, this design can also serve as an interactive, playful, and witty landmark," Godard says. "As a diversion, passengers waiting for the subway train might try to picture people on the opposite platform 'wearing' the hats they are standing beneath!"
Further info:
Memories of Twenty-Third Street
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Part of the album titled: NYC Subway
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Good morning, yesterday
You wake up and time has slipped away
And suddenly it's hard to find
The memories you left behind
Remember, do you remember
The laughter and the tears
The shadows of misty yesteryears
The good times and the bad you've seen
And all the others in between
Remember, do you remember
The times of your life (do you remember)
Reach back for the joy and the sorrow
Put them away in your mind
The mem'ries are time that you borrow
To spend when you get to tomorrow
Here comes the saddest part
The seasons are passing one by one
So gather moments while you may
Collect the dreams you dream today
Remember, will you remember
The times of your life
DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 – February 11, 1828) was an American politician and naturalist. He served as a United States senator, as the mayor of New York City, and as the sixth governor of New York state.
"Success is not about beating others, it's about becoming the best version of yourself."
~ DeWitt Clinton
He was born in Little Britain, New York, which today is a hamlet in the western part of New Windsor. He attended Kingston Academy and began his college studies at the College of New Jersey (now known as Princeton University) before transferring to King's College (which was renamed Columbia College, and eventually Columbia University, while he was a student there; Clinton was in the first class to graduate under the school's new name.)
"Dream big, believe in yourself, and make it happen."
~ DeWitt Clinton
Clinton shaped the history of New York in the first decades of the nineteenth century. Best known for his indefatigable efforts to build the Erie Canal—derided as “Clinton’s Ditch” by opponents. The canal was completed in 1825, and transformed the nation, as the canal was the first navigable waterway connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie, essentially providing access from the Atlantic Ocean to the upper Great Lakes above Niagara Falls, vastly reducing the costs of transporting people and goods across the Appalachians. The Erie Canal accelerated the settlement of the Great Lakes region, the westward expansion of the United States, and the economic ascendancy of New York state.
As mayor, Clinton established the New York public school system, and literally helped to shape the city by appointing the planning commission that plotted the grid of streets and avenues. He advocated social reform and promoted a number of cultural institutions, including the New-York Historical Society.
Info obtained from Wikipedia & Columbia University websites
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Part of the album titled Queens: Astoria
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Little did I know what was coming down the pike.
What I hadn't known about was how side effects become cumulative following each successive treatment, meaning they build up incrementally over time. So #4 had actually been round #1 thru round #4 "compounded". Hit me like a sledgehammer
NO ONE INFORMED ME OF THIS INFORMATION. NO ONE
THEY'RE TOO BUSY TO INFORM THEIR PATIENTS??
This information is something cancer patients should be made aware of, in advance, yet no one informed me. I learned from my own first-hand experience and research. So, so wrong
My Principal Healthcare Proxy, forever best friend of 35 years and retired 42 years Professional Registered/Oncology (Cancer) Nurse at various NYC hospitals and I discussed much and I moved forward with my intent to see this through and met with my medical team to request a reduction in Kemosabe dosage levels for the remainder of my treatments, of which their are two, and they agreed.
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Newell's Run - Year of the City
They erased history and removed the beautiful fountain and replaced it with a lawn and new trees. That's progress for you
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Long Island City: Court Square
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Overview of 7 Train Upgrades in Queens
The 7 train line, which connects Flushing to Midtown Manhattan, is undergoing significant upgrades in Queens, including at the 33rd Street–Rawson Street station. These improvements are part of a broader initiative to enhance the subway system's infrastructure and accessibility.
Key Upgrades at 33rd Street–Rawson Street Station
Accessibility Improvements
ADA Compliance:
The station is currently undergoing renovations to become ADA-accessible. This includes the installation of elevators, which is part of a larger $6 billion investment in accessibility across the subway system.
Elevator Installation:
The contract for adding two elevators at the station was awarded in December 2023, with work expected to improve access for all riders.
Structural Enhancements
Temporary Platforms: To accommodate construction, temporary platforms have been set up at the 33rd Street–Rawson Street station, along with other nearby stations.
Service Changes:
As part of the ongoing upgrades, Manhattan-bound 7 trains are skipping the 69th and 52nd Street stations through early 2026. Riders are advised to use nearby stations like 74th Street–Broadway and 61st Street–Woodside during this period.
Timeline and Impact
Construction Duration:
The upgrades are expected to continue into 2026, with various phases of work being coordinated to minimize disruptions.
Customer Experience:
These improvements aim to enhance the overall customer experience by providing better access, improved safety, and modernized facilities throughout the 7 train line.
These upgrades are crucial for ensuring that the subway system meets the needs of all New Yorker's, particularly those requiring accessible transit options.
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Sunnyside's 46th Street was christened "Luke Adams Way" in August 2015, honoring the late neighborhood resident and advocate who died in 2014 and was known as the "best promoter in Queens".
Full article: Street Renamed After Civic Leader Who Helped Build Iconic Sunnyside Arch
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When I got up this morning, none of the other ladies were in the living room area, and I saw this beautiful scene out the window. It wasn't a lot of snow, but with that red barn-style building, the scene seemed perfectly serene even before coffee. I used Toolwiz to add the borders and trim.
Year built: 1959
Purchase date: 07/03/2025
Purchase price: $11,009,125
Here's the design for the upcoming new building. I really like it
www.caliendoarchitects.com/project-gallery/31-05-astoria-...
History of the site:
After 40 years in business the Neptune Diner located in Astoria, Queens, NYC served its last meal on Sunday, July 29. 2024. The owners claimed they were not given a chance to renew their lease, because the property will soon be turned into a residential building.
Since 1983, The Katsihtis brothers have owned the building on Astoria Boulevard but not the land, which was sold in 2018 for over $10 million.
The brothers also had a 35-year lease which expired in 2019. But since then, they were not able to come to a long-term agreement with the landlord.
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But that's what Long Island City/Astoria needs is another apartment building. It's already so overbuilt, it's ridiculous. Yet they keep tearing them down and building new ones, many of which are luxury rentals. The neighborhood is losing its character to steel and glass.
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This photo is part of the overall album titled
Queens: 31-05 Astoria Blvd North - Before & After Construction
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge over the Trinity River.
View from the Frank Crowley Courts Building parking garage.
Dallas, Texas. January 23, 2023.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
5.4mm. f1.8 @ 1/2021 sec. ISO 40.
I had drive to downtown Dallas to serve jury duty this day. KN
The whole line of DIY softboxes:
2 28x28cm (11"x11") softboxes
2 14x28cm (5.5"x11") striplights
2 14x14cm (5.5"x5.5") mini softboxes
You can use the small transparent pockets to display your professional card, a QRcode linking to your blog/website/flickr, a quick reference card four your flash settings, etc...
(Picture taken with my cellphone)
Decided to try a different crop and add the texture of a wall - just a little bit. I'm thinking the one before might be better as this has nothing in it to give it scale, whereas the other had a tower and a mountain range, even though they were barely visible in the mist. Hmm.
I took a similar photo of an Asclepias physocarpa which is a shrub in the Milkweed family that is native to South Africa. For obvious reasons, Annie's Annuals in Richmond calls it the "Family Jewels Tree". I posted a similar photo a couple of years ago with foliage in the background. I think I like this one better with the setting sun illuminating it against the blue sky.
May 01, 2026
Today marks 7 months since my final of Kemosabe Liquid Sunshine treatment, and I continue to slowly heal. It's me, so I forever want to jump the gun and look for instant gratification but that's not happening here. I need to be patient. Which is hard, because I am a walker, and I need that connection with the pavement and the outdoors.
Following four months of remote work, I returned to my office in January, one day a week, then two, then three. My hope was to keep adding days each month, but three (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) has been my limit, and even then fatigue sometimes wins on that second Thursday. This coming Monday I begin a new schedule: in-person Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with remote work on Tuesdays and Thursdays. My boss and I are hoping this alternating rhythm gives me the rest I need.
Yesterday I had an appointment at the Medical Complex. I rode the subway two stops there, but on such a beautiful Spring afternoon, I chose to walk home. Halfway there I was getting tired, but it was just too nice out. It's challenges like these that push me forward. I simply cannot sit idle and watch my life pass by without giving it my all.
Newell's Run - Year of the City
Updated home widget to dash clock; displays on lock screen as well, automatically updating info from extensions. Using custom luma live wallpaper.
BEFORE & AFTER CONSTRUCTION
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Further info on 42-19 24th Street
Further info on 23-10 Queens Plaza South aka Opus Point
This is a dual album as these two major construction projects are situated just across 24th street @ Queens Plaza South from one another
I finally saw a high concentration of California poppies not far from my office. It was a good sunny day today.
Explore #47, April 25th, 2019
"Keep It Movin'!!", designed by LaGuardia Community College's Fine Arts student Fernanda Contreras, is one of NYC's largest street murals, unveiled on October 6, 2025, on the 29th Street "LaGuardia Community Greenway" in Long Island City, Queens. Covering 17,000 sq ft, it spans 29th Street (between 47th Ave & Skillman Ave) with designs celebrating local subway lines and NYC walkability.
Check out this "Keep it Movin!! creation video
Project Name: "Keep It Movin'!!"
Location: 29th Street, between 47th Ave & Skillman Avenue, Long Island City, Queens (outside LaGuardia Community College).
Designer: Fernanda Contreras, LaGuardia Community College Fine Arts student.
Size: 17,000 square feet.
Features:The mural transforms a former roadway into a pedestrian plaza, featuring designs representing the 7, G, E, F, and N/R/W subway lines.
Background: The project, created in partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), was a collaborative effort involving, among others, the LaGuardia Community College President Society.
Purpose: To beautify public spaces and create a vibrant, safe pedestrian area for students and the local community.
February 01, 2026
I may still be convalescing from the CIPN (Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy), though that should in no way imply I'm miserable, as several friends have mentioned how I must be. I'm not, actually, in any sense of that word. It is healing if not very, very slowly. A snails pace might probably be faster. LOL. It is what it is and I will get past this.
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A Widow for One Year
~ by John Irving
I've read this novel several times, it's that good, though this is my first experience listening to it via Audible
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Ruth Cole is a complex, often self-contradictory character--a "difficult" woman. By no means is she conventionally "nice," but she will never be forgotten.
Ruth's story is told in three parts, each focusing on a crucial time in her life. When we first meet her--on Long Island, in the summer of 1958--Ruth is only four.
The second window into Ruth's life opens in the fall of 1990, when Ruth is an unmarried woman whose personal life is not nearly as successful as her literary career. She distrusts her judgment in men, for good reason.
A Widow for One Year closes in the autumn of 1995, when Ruth Cole is a forty-one-year-old widow and mother. She's about to fall in love for the first time.
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John Irving is such a great novelist and I consider it a privilege to read his work
Bio: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Irving
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Newell's Run - Year of the City
The Sunnyside Train Yard, Queens, NYC is comprised of 180 acres (72.8 hectares), which is 6x the footprint of Hudson Yards, 2x the size of Battery Park City, and 30 acres larger than Roosevelt Island. As with the other yards (Atlantic & Hudson), Sunnyside is also slated to have a platform constructed above it, so as to further erect buildings and roads atop that. For several years now major realtors have been building properties around the perimeter of the Sunnyside Yard. They're all like vultures, waiting on the kill.
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30-25 Queens Blvd / 29-10 Northern Boulevard -
Before & After Construction
Queens: Long Island City
Behind the scenes shot for the test drive of my DIY softbox
Nikon FA on a tripod,
Kodak C41 B&W 400 ISO film,
SB26 in DIY skubb softbox,
triggered by SC17 cable (hidden under the magazine)
(Picture taken with my cellphone)
Behind the scenes shot for the test drive of my DIY softbox
Nikon FA on a tripod,
Kodak C41 B&W 400 ISO film,
SB26 in DIY skubb striplight,
SB25 in DIY skubb striplight
triggered by SC17 cable
(Picture taken with my cellphone)
January 15, 2025 / Time: 8:48 a.m.
24° F / Real Feel: 10° F
Still walking to work & Loving it!
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Part of the album: Walk/Commute to/fro Work
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