Hudson
If someone was to write a guidebook to Hudson, NY, they might mention the art galleries, the food, and most likely the copious antique and vintage shops that line the streets. I have always (not so) famously said, “If I ever need a used chair, I’ll definitely come to Hudson first.” The place is silly with them.
But for a truly vintage experience, I would recommend viewing the 70+ year old Burrow’s Tail luxuriating in the window of the plumber’s shop. This sentient being just hungrily laps up all that glorious window light without a care in the world. The sign even says it shouldn’t be bumped. She’s fragile. “Touch the tail and you’re dead meat!” I hear the adults scolding the children over generations.
It doesn’t have anything fancy to sell us like it’s neighbors. We’re just supposed to gawk in awe over those succulent locks and marvel at the plumber’s green thumb.
2020, archival digital print, 8.5 x 11 inches
(Click on the image to see full frame.)
If someone was to write a guidebook to Hudson, NY, they might mention the art galleries, the food, and most likely the copious antique and vintage shops that line the streets. I have always (not so) famously said, “If I ever need a used chair, I’ll definitely come to Hudson first.” The place is silly with them.
But for a truly vintage experience, I would recommend viewing the 70+ year old Burrow’s Tail luxuriating in the window of the plumber’s shop. This sentient being just hungrily laps up all that glorious window light without a care in the world. The sign even says it shouldn’t be bumped. She’s fragile. “Touch the tail and you’re dead meat!” I hear the adults scolding the children over generations.
It doesn’t have anything fancy to sell us like it’s neighbors. We’re just supposed to gawk in awe over those succulent locks and marvel at the plumber’s green thumb.
2020, archival digital print, 8.5 x 11 inches
(Click on the image to see full frame.)
If someone was to write a guidebook to Hudson, NY, they might mention the art galleries, the food, and most likely the copious antique and vintage shops that line the streets. I have always (not so) famously said, “If I ever need a used chair, I’ll definitely come to Hudson first.” The place is silly with them.
But for a truly vintage experience, I would recommend viewing the 70+ year old Burrow’s Tail luxuriating in the window of the plumber’s shop. This sentient being just hungrily laps up all that glorious window light without a care in the world. The sign even says it shouldn’t be bumped. She’s fragile. “Touch the tail and you’re dead meat!” I hear the adults scolding the children over generations.
It doesn’t have anything fancy to sell us like it’s neighbors. We’re just supposed to gawk in awe over those succulent locks and marvel at the plumber’s green thumb.
2020, archival digital print, 8.5 x 11 inches
(Click on the image to see full frame.)