Because many people dream of coming to New York, and because I'm never sorry to come back home: a list of favorite references on New York City's history and sights.…
The title of this post comes from "Silver Ships," whose author, Mildred Plew Meigs, lived 1892-1944. Since the copyright status isn't clear, I won't paste the poem here: instead, I'm sending…
"The Sea Gypsy" - Richard Hovey (1864-1900) I am fevered with the sunset, I am fretful with the bay, For the wander-thirst is on me And my soul is in…
This view of Scranton, Pennsylvania, shows the new roundhouse of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad. The painting was commissioned by the president of the railroad ca. 1856. I love the way the train…