A good deal in New York?

The summer break in New York is wrapping up, and soon it will be time to return to The House of Goodwill project.  But first, a few more New York shares, things I haven't taken time to post, because I've been a little too busy living life outside (and away from the screens).

As a former New Yorker - one who would not return as a permanent resident, due to the crazy high taxes here - a piece of my heart will always be here in this state.  As much as I love it, I have to admit, New York's reputation for being an expensive place to live is totally accurate, even if you are FAR from the city.  Which is sad.

New York is full of old houses, which I love.  The countryside here is beautiful too, though I think many people are unaware of this.  (I often meet people in other states who just assume I grew up in the city when I tell them I'm from New York.  And I realize many people think of the state as one big city.)

So yes, New York is expensive.  But one of my favorite things to do here is free.

In my home town, which is located on Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes), watching the sunset is an activity you plan your evenings around.  And the sunsets here are AMAZING.  Somehow, they're always different.  The variations of clouds, the flatness/waviness of the lake, the rain (or snow) - there are a million factors that can change it up daily.

Here are a few of my favorites this summer:

In this photo and the one below, the tiny black spot on the water is my husband, floating on a tube.

FYI, none of these photos were altered or enhanced.  God didn't need any assistance here.

The old cliche holds true - the best things in life are free.  Even in the “concrete jungle” of New York. 🙂