METROPOLITAN DIARY

The series of illustrations inspired by the periodic column in the New York Times, features a number of short stories that capture everyday life in New York City.

‘A Pigeon Rides the Q Train’

-The Q train arrived at the station, and I got off and headed for the exit. I noticed that a pigeon and a young woman were walking in the same direction…

‘Fascinated by a Central Park Guide’

-During almost six years as a greensward guide in Central Park, I’m often asked to take pictures of tourists and visitors from all parts of the world…

‘Putting the Old Apartments Behind Her’

-Growing up in Manhattan, I developed a strong sentimental attachment to two apartments: my parents’ on East 69th Street and my grandmother’s on East 77th Street…

‘As the Adjustment Was Being Made, I Tapped the Woman on the Shoulder’

-I was on line at the customer service window at a Gristede’s on Second Avenue. An older woman in front of me had 16 jars of spaghetti sauce in her shopping cart. She was asking the clerk to adjust the price because it had scanned incorrectly at the register…