Randomly in January of 2010

A view of Sandy Hook, with frozen patches of the inlet. In the far distance, New York City and the boroughs. During the summer this spot is very popular as Sandy Hook has many nice beaches and the surrounding area has lots of bars and restaurants. there was always a big traffic problem with the old drawbridge when it opened to allow boats to pass.
The new bridge that connects mainland NJ to the barrier island. Sandy Hook on the left, Seabright on the right. The old bridge (to the left of the new) has been dismantled.
All these pictures above were taken from the top of the Twin Lights--a New Jersey historic site.

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The Max Fish bar in the Lower East Side was a place I'd go for a cheap beer and great atmosphere. Things have changed since I was in college.. The coffee shop next door seems nice too.



I don't yet know what to make of this month. I had some leisure time without being particularly productive. Some days go fast some others very slowly. The way we perceive time is rather relevant. Overall, I think, the trick is to have many distinct memories--as many as possible. Some days, indeed weeks go by and I couldn't tell you what I did during that time.

Have you thought how different of a person you'd be if your memories were expunged? You'd be a totally different person. Our brains have great capacities for storing memories; those neuron connections that constitute what we remember. I read somewhere that emotions play a very important role in remembering stuff.

I'm tired of the cold
Here I'm standing on a pier on the frozen Hudson river by Peekskill, NYBeacon, NY where I go to see new exhibits in art galleries.