Children's Garden at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine 110th St & Amsterdam

One of my favorite artists Georgia O'Keefe; one of many small bronze sculptures created by NYC public school students collectively known as the Children's Garden, which circles the commanding Peace Fountain

the Peace Fountain

Dog owner signs

(My) Bronx Backyard Garden

When I moved to New York City from North Texas, I expected a lot of things, none of which was having a vegetable garden. But I have one. And stuff is actually growing. Quite well. It's been a labor of love and respite from the hustle of NYC life. During an event I was photographing at a five star restaurant in Manhattan, I was having smalltalk with someone. They asked where I lived in the city and I said the Bronx. The person replied, "You know...I have never met anyone who lives in the Bronx." I didn't know exactly how to respond but felt no disrespect. Often while tending the garden, I've thought about that conversation and think to myself, I'm glad I live where I do because I have this, a Bronx backyard garden.

Carrots

Honeydew melon

Container color

Pond with koi

Green Beans

Red Pepper

Yellow mini tomatoes

A different view of Grand Central Station

Yankees Stadium - First Yankees Game Ever

When you exit the subway at 141 St Yankees Stadium off the 4 train, you will see this festive decor

This is not how I expected to be greeted...

NOT to be missed…they were worth the $10

Iris Apfel NYC Fashion Tour

Iris Apfel is a visiting professor at the University of Texas at Austin for the fashion department. Recently she was in NYC taking her selected students on a fashion tour of some famous brands. It was a sincere honor to work with the team at UT, my alma mater, during their whirlwind NYC visit. Here are a few snapshots from the tour.

Iris and a student try on some apparel at a NYC boutique

Long time friends Bill Cunningham and Iris Apfel at the New York Times Magazine offices

DOMA Rally NYC

Hundreds of supporters attended a rally in Greenwich Village to celebrate the DOMA decision from the Supreme Court. Speakers included Edie Windsor and numerous political and faith leaders.

Night at the Museum of the City of New York

Cool lights in main entry 

Intros

Found my seat!

Away from the rain

We didn't plan this charming coincidence