On my way to the subway this morning, I discovered that the massive concrete tree support by the Franklin Avenue Shuttle station on Eastern Parkway has been transformed from boorish hulking brute to tranquil river scene. The painting is identified as The Oise by Camille Pissarro; it appears to be a somewhat idealized version of Pissarro's The Oise on the Outskirts of Pontoise.

on Midwood High School

Maybe she'll end up in the Trash Museum.

We're looking inland from a newly restored natural area on the south side of Paerdegat Basin. In the distance (zoom in), you can see the three current anchors of the Manhattan skyline. From left to right: One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and 432 Park Avenue.

(There's a marina back there.)

Something about this fire truck caught my eye from down the block. As I veered off course to inspect it, I noticed some odd features: an antiquated bell, a wooden ladder, and "GOLDBERG FIRE DEPT." painted on the door. It turns out it's owned by a man named Harris Goldberg who runs the auto repair shop it's parked beside. Also on display today from the extensive Goldberg Collection were an '80s-era NYPD patrol car, a classic Checker cab, and a Good Humor ice cream truck.

THERE GOES HARRIS

A GMC Safari with matching steering wheel cover and air freshener