5D GUIDE

01/29/2025

Today back in 1845 Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" was published for the first time in the "New York Evening Mirror."

The poem is noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow fall into madness. The lover, often identified as being a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore.

The Raven makes use of a number of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references to inspire. 180 years later today we can inspire our present moment with a poem that stirs profound emotions! Read it here: bit.ly/2vX6nZ7

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01/17/2025

In remembering Prohibition going into law today back in 1920, we travel to Manhattan's Greenwich Village to a speakeasy called Chumley's.

It was established in 1922 by a socialist activist named Leland Stanford Chumley, who converted the former blacksmith's shop situated near the corner of Bedford and Barrow Streets into a Prohibition-era drinking establishment. Patrons had to "speak easy" in order to not be detected by the police.

Chumley's became a favorite spot for influential writers, poets, playwrights, journalists and activists.

After a major renovation, it re-opened in October 2016 as a reservations-only dinner restaurant, but closed in March 2020 as a result of the Covid lockdowns. A permanent closure was announced in July 2020. The building and energy of this historical detail is very much still there.

📷 2012 by L. Romero

01/16/2025

Can you imagine a United States where the sale of alcohol becomes illegal? It happened on this date back in 1919 when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.

The result was Prohibition. It was a time when the sale or transportation of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the United States. It lasted until 1933.

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01/15/2025

Miracle on the Hudson 16 years ago today! Visualize more: bit.ly/4aidcsO

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📷 by Steven Day

12/31/2024

A quarter into the century. Happy New Year! 🥂🍻🕊&❤️

12/02/2024

When it snows in New York, Central Park is transformed.

This is the Loch in the park's North Woods after a snowfall.

📷 by the Central Park Conservancy

11/11/2024

Veteran's Day 2024 in Central Park's Strawberry Fields.

Thank you to all our veterans! Imagining a more peaceful world ✌🕊🇺🇸

11/09/2024

Smoke in the NYC air today. Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park last night 🙁

11/08/2024

A 74-foot-tall, 11-ton Norway spruce pine tree was cut-down yesterday Nov. 7 in Massachusetts and is on its way to NYC's Rockefeller Center. It will be decorated for the holiday season and millions will see it as it stands to celebrate and bring to attention the birth of God and His eternal nature.

The tree will arrive to Rockefeller Center on Nov. 9. The lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 4th, during the live broadcast "Christmas at Rockefeller Center." It will be lit daily from 5am to midnight. and will be on view through mid-January.

📷 Courtesy Tishman Speyer

09/12/2024

Tribute in Light.

09/10/2024

09/10/2024

This let us look at this occurrence via the work of French artist Jacques-Louis David displayed at the Metropolitan Museum Art in Manhattan's Central Park.

His painting, "The Death of Socrates" created in 1787 makes for a timeless window where we can creatively visualize the death of the Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.

Socrates is credited as the founder of Western philosophy. His actions were driven by the state's view of him as a dangerous and corrupting influence, a breeder of tyrants and enemy of the common men. His philosophy did not die with him. Subsequent philosophers realized the necessity of self-justification and self-defense in order to better civility.

A just justice system, civic-minded professionals in our criminal justice system, mental health advocacy and freedom of speech are ESSENTIAL as we continue to advance su***de prevention.

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09/08/2024

Fall foliage coming soon to Central Park 😍🍁🍂

View of the Pond with The Plaza and Sherry-Netherland Hotels in the background.

The colorful change of the park this upcoming season is a symbol of plenty, ripening, harvest, and abundance. All visitors are encouraged to pick up all these qualities and return to modern life enjoying the benefits and satisfaction they bring.

A more focused and dedicated presentation of this guide is coming to its social media presence in the weeks and days ahead. Keep connected and please share.

08/28/2024

Elevating our perspective in NYC is as simple as looking up in the midst of the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan.

With this view we elevate in the context of the contribution Saint Elizabeth Seton. she was born today Aug. 28, back in 1774. She became a saint in in 1975. This is her shrine in Lowe Manhattan.

08/09/2024

Central Park looking nice and green. Wagner Cove, by the Lake, featuring a boat landing.

08/07/2024

50 years ago today, back in 1974, Philippe Petit walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers of the recently-dedicated World Trade Center. Visualize more: bit.ly/3vMsrXR

Photo from the film "The Walk," with actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt portraying Philippe Petit.

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07/30/2024

Warm summer days by the Lake in Central Park.

07/11/2024

Today, back in 1804, Alexander Hamilton was shot defending his honor in a duel against political rival Aaron Burr.

At the time, dueling was prohibited in New York. The fight took place in Weehawken, New Jersey. Hamilton died the next day (Jul. 12).