Hot and humid in New York City

This trip to New York City began with a ride on Amtrak's Vermonter. Interesting New Haven platform outfits while waiting for the engine switch from diesel to electric.

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In New York, daughter Clara  was her usual hip self…

…wearing a dress she has owned for many years that she had purchased via Etsy tucked into a suede skirt. The boots come from an LA thrift shop.

The heat made it difficult to zip around from East to West Village back to Soho and Tribeca, but I did manage to visit several used record stores in search of cds for the long trips in the car. 

If the blog could play a sound track, it would include John Lennon and Simon and Garfunkel. I discovered West Tenth Street, which, with shading trees and beautiful town houses, made the walk enjoyable. That street has a real corner bookshop, which added to the old world feel.
The man carrying a heavy load on his shoulders, walking in front of the vintage store,  really transported me to the turn-of-the-century Lower Manhattan photos of Lewis Hine.

                             corner book shop on West 10th

I found the Housing Works located at  #245, but it
was being renovated, so the selection was limited.

I did indulge in much thrifting, taking a break from the hot streets by cooling off in the air conditioned spaces of Beacon's closet et al. I also went to the movies, where the air conditioning was most welcome. The light from the screen at the Quad on West 13th gave off an interesting glow.