I started collecting old snapshots after spending hours sifting through an immense warehouse of junk that we regulars affectionately called “Sid’s on Driggs”, a space now occupied by a yipster grocery store and luxury apartments. I learned when they were asked to pick up the remains of loved one’s estate (ie. the unwanted contents of […]
Buzz buzz buzz! I’ve not had a second to land here in a few days because I’ve been busy! Hope everyone survived Hercules. I’ve enjoyed it immensely, as always! And dry snow is the best, perfect weather to sled, ski, snowboard, or just walk on. Blizzards are magical, and having grown up with them, including […]
“There are whole generations of black men wiped out because their records are blemished. If we start to deal with some of the consequences of our drug policy without legalization, I’m all ears. But if you avoid historical issues and you say, ‘We’re worried about creating the next big drug industry,’ you’re missing the point. What do you think has happened to some of these people? Their lives are ruined.”
Its time for Halloween pie and a scary movie, a new tradition I made up at Trader Joe’s tonite:) Shot these pics on my way to and from, a little after-parade action. I SO ENJOYED seeing the little ones on the avenue earlier today though only got one shot (the last). Always a lot of […]
Almost forgot. Getting out of the train tonite, I found myself thinking about my 20 year anniversary, of how impossible it would seem to live anywhere else. Outside NYC I mean, because I’d move back to Manhattan, should it be an option (not likely, waay too poor). But Brooklyn really is a lot more interesting […]
Memories or childhood stories of myself I wish there was a photo for: 1 – One of my first memories is going to a car lot with my mom to pick up her first car – a brand Volkswagon beetle (or bug as we called it). In red! This car had 20 years on the […]
