some time back in August of 2007
a friend of mine
began blogging
she was a crafty sort
who decided
as a stay-at-home mom to an infant
she needed a creative outlet
actually
I am not sure
why
she started blogging
I do know
I enjoyed reading what she wrote
I would, back then, ride the bus to work
the M104
it runs down Broadway
or it did then
now
it starts out on Broadway
then meanders over to Seventh Avenue
around
what is
now
Times Square's pedestrian mall
but
back then
it was still undergoing
Disneynification
(I think I just made that up)
anyway
on the way to the office
I would read
listen to my iPod
look at the people
at the traffic
pedestrians
bike messengers
all part of the surface travel by bus experience
If you commute via public transportation
you come to know your fellow travelers/commuters
we are
a
very
schedule
oriented
people
us
commuters
we know
what time
the subway
or
bus
arrives
at
'our' stop
we know
which door
of
which subway car
opens
to the exact spot
we need to exit easily
we have 'our' favorite seat on the bus
spot in the subway car
where we like stand
short commutes
like mine
you just stand
its
that
quick
but
I am digressing
as I rode the bus
observing
those around me
in the bus
on the street
I would often imagine
what they did
what they did
who they were
where they were going
at some point
I decided
a blog
would give me
a way
to share
my photos
and
my
oh
so
fascinating
thoughts
so
on
September 13, 2007
no one read it
no one commented
but
2195 posts later
I'm still here sharing
this blog as gone through a lot of changes
visually
stylistically
(I think that's another new word)
it started out
as
On The M104
it morphed
into
Out & About in New York City
the header photograph changed many times
visually
stylistically
(I think that's another new word)
it started out
as
On The M104
it morphed
into
Out & About in New York City
the header photograph changed many times
but
I think
finally
after 5 years
I think
I've got it
where I enjoy it
I hope you do too
I definitely do enjoy it. I remember this space as On the M104, the several great banner photos, and the many wonderful sights of the city. Congrats on your blogoversary (I never know how to spell that!).
ReplyDeleteIn an odd kind of woo-woo coincidence, I started MY blog on September 13, 2008. I guess it's an auspicious day for going public.
What an enjoyable post, and congratulations on 2195!
ReplyDeleteI AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE!!
xo.
I love your city & I love experiencing it through you & your blog!
ReplyDeleteFirstly that photo is blooming fantastic, soooooo NYC! Secondly, we'll done, that's a heck of a lot of excellent posts Daryl, you should be proud as punch. Lot's more to come yeh!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you decided to blog, congratulations on so many wonderful pictures and stories! I'm glad I found you - my day doesn't feel right if I don't start it out with your blogs
ReplyDeletexo
deb
still having trubbles with g#@gle
That's a lot of posts Daryl! I'm glad you started blogging and glad that I found you. x
ReplyDeleteI have not read all of them, but I have enjoyed getting to know you this past year and being able to visit NYC through your photos and words. xo
ReplyDeleteindeed!!a gem xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photograph, I like such climates. I am greeting
ReplyDeleteAnd I am so glad!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI sure do enjoy it. Keep plugging away. Hmmm...makes me wonder how many posts I have. I started in March 2008.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I do! I get to experience NY year-round, instead of "maybe once-a-year-as-a-tourist."
ReplyDeleteas a recent newcomer here i have enjoyed your spot here. especially love today's picture, the movement and the colors are eye-catching. it's a very different way of life you share being a city commuter as opposed to my semi-rural existence.
ReplyDeleteDaryl, yes, I have enjoyed your blog(s) allot! I have also enjoyed our friendship! Who says long distance friendships don't work.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot! What a busy, bustling place. Just as New York is!
Hope you have a great weekend! I know you will!
Oh do I!! I remember when you first started and I just oogled and didn't comment, loving the NYC shots.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you stuck around sweetie!! Can't imagine my life without you now ♥
Congrats Daryl - one of the first bloggers I started reading regularly - it has been a sweet ride!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Wow 5 years is a long time.....I find the whole blogging thing pretty great as I have met so many great people like you and those who share my interests. In my small hometown, hard to find those with my photography and nyc obesssions! Here is to 5 more years of great photography and posts!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your bloggy anniversary! Just had mine a while back too. Only four years for me, so I guess that means I have one more year to decide on a permanent header? Nah... won't ever happen. I just enjoy making them too much.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week-end!
Congrats..
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiration you have been.
I have always loved your blog/photos/commentary...
and after lurking around your blog for a long time,
I decided to give it a try .... 1425 posts later I'm
still trying to figure it out.
Thanks Daryl !!!
I enjoy your blog very much, but change is all part of life. My blog is currently undergoing significant changes and will go online in a week or two. I feel like I'm having a baby. When I started nobody paid attention or cared. I don't know if I can handle the pressure.
ReplyDeleteSeptember 2007 is a long time, and I think I began visiting you the following spring. My son lives in NYC and upon finding you, I thought your blog would give me a glimpse into the city that he found so fascinating yet I just couldn't fathom. The city scared me. I'm a country girl at heart.
ReplyDeleteAnd then, I met you in real life. And you've since become one of my best friends. All through blogging . . . so I for one (for many) am glad you began blogging, Daryl. And this photo? I love it. So New York.
Yes, I love it. It does kind of morph around to what you feel comfortable with, mine has for sure. I've been tapping away here since 2006. Time flies when you're having fun!
ReplyDelete(baby is here)
Happy five years.. wishing you many, many more. :)
ReplyDeleteIn the 'blog world' I guess you are veteran? Do I enjoy your blog...yeah! Do I look forward to it...yeah! Am I glad I found it...yeah! So glad to be here! Congrats on this milestone! Keep on keeping on!
ReplyDeleteHappy Bloggerversary Daryl! May you have many more years of blogging fun...
ReplyDeletecongrats! we DO enjoy YOU
ReplyDeleteLove it and you!
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That's an amazing number of posts! Loved hearing how you came about blogging. And that photo is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love those colors...
ReplyDeletePierre