I do not want to be finishing this post this evening because of the after-effects of a headache and anti-headache medicine, but the point of publishing every day is to have that feeling of pressure, and I’m glad to have it.
The way you focus on the city’s advertisements — not just as marketing, but as a form of urban storytelling — is fascinating. You’ve captured something many overlook: how smart, funny, and deeply creative NYC can be, even in the smallest details like subway posters or local signs. Your perspective makes me want to visit and see it with fresh eyes — and to appreciate the city that speaks to its people with such style.
The way you focus on the city’s advertisements — not just as marketing, but as a form of urban storytelling — is fascinating. You’ve captured something many overlook: how smart, funny, and deeply creative NYC can be, even in the smallest details like subway posters or local signs. Your perspective makes me want to visit and see it with fresh eyes — and to appreciate the city that speaks to its people with such style.
Highly recommend taking the rowboats in central park east if you haven't done it already!