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reflections down under the bridge
August 26, 2010
I spend a lot of time in DUMBO since my office is located there, and there is never a shortage of photographers strolling through its streets. Tourists, professionals, and casual photographers alike search out the perfect shot of the bridges above juxtaposed with glimpses of the cobblestone streets below. Models prowl the sidewalks in sky-high [...]
steven ingram, and brooklyn’s homeless
August 25, 2010
Earlier this month, Nick over at I Love Franklin Avenue posted a four-part series on his experiences as a juror in a recent homicide case. While I’ve always found his Crown Heights-centric blog provocative and thoughtful, this series is exemplary — citizen journalism at its finest and its most heartbreaking. He tells the story of [...]
morning commute on the arrrrgh train
August 23, 2010
Ever since the M line service was discontinued through Park Slope, my morning commute has gotten longer — thanks to the lazy R train. Others have noticed, too. Despite the inconvenience, it’s a great time to take a moment and observe the routine of the day, the loveliness of the passengers around you, and meditate [...]
recovering from the brooklyn flea
August 21, 2010
After a beautiful afternoon at the Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene, there’s nothing more relaxing than a quiet evening in with a glass of wine and some soft, furry company. Highlights of the day included a luscious ice cream sandwich from The Good Batch, smoky salty goodness from Porchetta, and a Vendy-Cup-winning huarache from the [...]
red hot wings in crown heights
August 18, 2010
While I play around and experiment with cross-processing, you should head to little spot on Union Street just west of Nostrand (map) in Crown Heights called Super Wings, which recently won the “Best Wings in Brooklyn 2010″ crown this year. Of course, I may be a tiny bit biased since it’s just up the block [...]
falling in love with a brooklyn limestone
August 16, 2010
In late June of this year, I waded in and finally took the plunge into the deep waters of home ownership. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a lot of things going for me — the tax credit, lower-than-ever interest rates, and an endless parade of real estate listings. After many (MANY!) months of pounding [...]
a fig tree grows in brooklyn
August 7, 2010
For the last couple of years that I’ve been reading 66 Square Feet religiously, it’s at this point in the summer that I get blindly jealous. Desperate with envy. Why? you ask. It’s her terrace fig tree. Now, I know I could grow one myself. And I fully intend to start next summer. But I [...]
borough hall greenmarket
August 3, 2010
Every Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I pass the greenmarket which occupies a lovely stretch of the plaza in front of Borough Hall and the courthouse. Open three days a week, this farmer’s market is, in my humble opinion, one of the best in the city. Plus — this year the market celebrated its 26th birthday! [...]
portrait of an artist: marie roberts
July 28, 2010
Last month, I participated in a historical tour of Surf Avenue with the Save Coney Island organization. You can read more about that tour here, but this post is about a surprise we encountered along the way! Near the end of the tour, we encountered an artist working on the beautiful murals which decorate the [...]
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September 1, 2010