Mabel Lee

New York, Cont’d, and Real Books

I recently visited the west side High Line for the first time. No one had really told me about it and I hadn’t even heard of it until I saw a feature talk by Robert Hammond on TED. Hammond and co-founder Joshua David advocated for turning the High Line, which was built in the 1930’sContinue reading “New York, Cont’d, and Real Books”

New York City and Dylan Thomas

Housing Works Cafe…I somehow always run into this place every time I’m in New York, even though Crosby street in Soho isn’t exactly a street one would encounter easily. I’ve been here on rainy Sundays to take shelter. I’ve sat in the little cafe area with hot tea and a random book from the shelf,Continue reading “New York City and Dylan Thomas”

Happy Birthday, Borges!

Along with celebrating my sister’s 32nd birthday, today I will be commemorating Jorge Luis Borges’ 112th birthday. I didn’t know it until I saw this cute little image on Google: There he is, with his walking cane, overlooking the labyrinths and libraries of his life. Thanks for making the world of literature an awesome place,Continue reading “Happy Birthday, Borges!”