Think Spring!

We may have another month before it's officially spring, and yes it's certainly possible we'll get some more snow - but after a nice weekend, and warmer temperatures this week, here are some brighter lighter spring landscapes to cheer you up this week!  Here's the birdseye view of the train crossing the Harlem River.

Sometimes the train doesn't come in upstairs at Grand Central, and it's easy to miss out on the beautiful sunlight that pours through the east windows in the morning.  I walked up one of the staircases on Wednesday and turned the corner to find myself totally bathed in warm sunlight reflecting off the marble stairwell as I stepped up to the main concourse.

The Village of Old Greenwich and train station - Think Spring!

(Or just close your eyes on the train platform and stand in the sunlight!)

Below Park Ave

If your train goes down one of the center tracks on the way into Grand Central, you might just catch a glimpse through the vents to the apartments above on Park Avenue.  It's easy to forget the whole part of the city that you don't see - good to remember to take a peak.

February Fever

That's right, after yet another long week commuting which coincided with the reduction in service on the New Haven Line branch of Metro North, everyone has had it.  This illustration is inspired by the old saying of sailors who had "cabin fever" for being stuck at sea for too long.  Well call it what you like, whether it's "train fever" or "commuting fever" or some other madness, these commuters are severely afflicted.  Take a close look and observe some of the symptoms - you may be next to catch it!

Valentine Vision

If Cupid had X-Ray vision, and could see under all the coats, scarves, and hats, this is what he would see on Valentines Day.

Meanwhile, everyone on the train platform this week had a chance to be a Olympic figure skater given the inch of ice left on all surfaces during the latest storm.  Competitors got extra points for not holding onto the platform handrail (don't try this at home), carrying their bag or briefcase (keeps you off balance), and being able to laugh it off once they got on the train (double bonus).