bookstores of new york

pictured above: community bookstore, mcnally jackson (i heart this place!), and the strand
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on the topic of new york bookstores, i was excited to see this article: ten best indie bookstores of nyc
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i may have an exciting new book project in my future. have you heard about these bad boys?

on a rooftop in sunset park, ringing in the new year with a 360 degree view of fireworks all around, screaming and loud music from the streets below.

bulleit and speed scrabble in a loft in bushwick.

jon driving over the brooklyn bridge in a rental car the same as my own car, heading to poughkeepsie to pick up my best friend's dog.
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spent a wonderful week in new york, which gave me time to think back on the year, on my life. i hope the new year is treating you well so far. one of many goals for me this year is to reconnect with this space.