Sure the trains are often late and/or contain some unsavory smells but as I was riding home last night I actually felt like the subway was my home away from home – me and a variety of folks just hanging out, no judgement, reading their paper or cell phone. It was very comforting.

Ah, the Polar Bear Swim. A terrific way to bring in the New Year – if one feels so inclined.

Thanks to Miriam’s wonderful suggestion, we took our cameras to the streets (and department stores) of Manhattan satisfying my need to capture life as I see it.