I bought this 1986 beauty at the Cambridge Antique Market today. The man who runs the bike department was super-duper helpful, considering that I don't know the first think about bikes (let's put it this way: I asked how exactly to put a lock on a bike). This one is super simple and easy to ride, I think it was made by Sears in the 80s when they still manufactured bikes. Regardless, I rode it home with only one minor injury (I tried to carry it up the stairs to my apartment and there was a finger-pinching incident) and only slight embarrassment involving a bridge and some roller-bladers. It will take some getting used to, but as you can see in the picture above, it's the perfect season for outdoor experimentation!
Tomorrow I'm hitting up the Cambridge Antique Market to search their vintage bike basement for the perfect bike. Although I'm sure my Boston summer won't look exactly like the images above, I'm hoping I can recreate something similar.
Upon further exploration, I stumbled upon some other beauties: Verona "Verona and Romeo and Juliet have been inspired by Anna's visits to Juliet's house in Verona, Italy. She is totally captivated by the graffiti covering the walls at the archway entrance, all of it being declarations of love by visiting lovers, of all ages, from all over the world. The colours, and the messages create completely unique images."
During my trip to Nashville a month ago, I went to the Fusion 2009 festival to see a friend's band play. There were tons of vendors participating in a silent auction for charity and I stumbled upon the b.photography booth. Something about her photos set you on edge while also showing the beauty in things that were once cherished items, but now stand abandoned and dilapidated.