grackles

Grackles, starlings, whatever they are - they are numerous and impressive.

Sea Cliff in the fall

rooftop

Sometimes, after waiting patiently for half a century, you get to set foot on the rooftop of a building that you told yourself, at a young age, you would one day set foot on.

foliage of New York

 

 

Hudson River sunset

 

From the train, of course...

Utica station

 The train station in Utica, NY, the way it looks in the 21st century.
 

Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is looking really good lately - the historic architecture is being maintained and amenities for travelers are increasing. The Great Hall seen here is probably the closest thing to the old New York Penn Station that I will ever experience. But unlike the New York stations, Chicago's never gets that busy, making for a far more pleasant experience.