New York City, October 3, 2013

★★★★ The air was cooler but heavier than before. Everything looked filmed with dust in the hazy glare from the east. A steady breeze pushed up Lafayette, past the skatewear enthusiasts lining up for yet another new season in the merchandise calendar. The stairwell, without the breeze, was stuffy despite open windows. The clouds grew from wisps to a solid white filter, fading the shadows. The mildness was enticing enough to justify or suggest a long walk for lunch. The white turned gray, continuous and unspectacular, and then the gray turned to dusk.