Dew

1966 Mercedes 230

My friend Jason and I were driving through Point Reyes and screeched to a halt upon seeing this 1966 Mercedes with a roof rack for sale.

(Cheek in palm. Sigh.)

I was this close- THIS CLOSE!- to calling them up and making an offer, crazy mileage, dreamcatcher and all, until I realized that it was a standard. And friends, I am not ashamed to admit that I’m hesitant about driving a stick around this city. I’m still working on my battle vs. SF gravity while walking, not ready yet to take it on with wheels.

Packing

Toby

Eataly

For one of my final New York City meals, my friend Lirra suggested the Flatiron food extravaganza called Eataly. Part market, part restaurant, all deliciousness, it’s an overload of the senses in the best possible way.

When it all starts to look the same

Toby & Ira

It’s a pleasure not to be taken for granted when you know a couple in which each person enhances the best parts of the other. Toby and Ira are this kind of couple. They are full of smiles and kindness and one spring morning around Grand Central and the East Side, they let me record their natural chemistry and devastating good looks….

Also from the auto show

Jon

is sublime

Mr. Speth Awaits