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I sit in my chair And filled with despair There’s no one could be so sad With gloom everywhereI sit and I stare I know that I’ll soon go mad...

Harlem: Washington Heights: Sylvan Terrace: row houses dating back to 1882 and looking pretty much as they did then. 

In the heart of Little Dominica and the Cuban district of Harlem: the shining stars, the houses that are bursting with color. 

North and west of Sugar Hill: the ubiquitous corner grocery store and the lingering patron...  

Heritage Heights: in my opinion, the grandest of the Harlem homes. Rented in the past, but showing signs of a changeover. 

Strivers' Row: 3 blocks, for the young and ambitious (that was the plan back in 1891; its time may have come). 

Central Harlem: Mount Morris Park District. Stunning brownstones waiting for renovation. 

Cornbread and tea at Louise's. This place saved me. A separate post on Louise's will follow. 

Central Harlem: the commercial side. 

Central Harlem: a mural tribute to a heroine whom I did not recognize by name; if you study it carefully you'll see the imagery of hope....

Yesterday’s ride to Brighton and Coney Island took 1 hour and 10 minutes. Going there, the train stopped repeatedly, waiting for clearance. ...

Where am I?

this place once seemed so huge to me... 

Correct. The last subway stop on the F line puts me in Coney Island . Home of the first Nathan’s hotdog and of the original Cyclone rollerco...

three on a bench 

did she knit this for her precious pup? 

some read. most talk. 

all you need is the music. and the diners. 

blog author photographing reflection of boardwalk and self 

next door, at the Moscow Bar: "on Saturday evening live music"