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Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Newel Street
Sherry (who took the above photograph) writes:
Yes, that’s a Polish eagle with two guns. I can’t make out the number.
Nice find!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part IV: Style Wars
Of this (which hails from Mott Haven) Carnade writes:
Louis wanted to show me the wall that was upset with and protesting, because of the use of satanic symbols. He was nice enough to show me around his part of the Bronx, an area I need to spend more time in.
Great shot!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part III: LOST
This item comes courtesy of Lisacat (who noted these fliers began to appear shortly after the blizzard). If you have seen Leah or know of her whereabouts please contact her “people” at the above telephone number. Thanks! I have word that Leah has found her way back home! See comments for the full skinny.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Williamsburg Loses One of its Own
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
This afternoon I received some disheartening news which I feel compelled to pass along. Gina Risica, one of the brains behind Red Gate Garden is not longer with us. The details are scant but apparently she has not been feeling well recently and for this reason had been seeking medical attention. She was found by her significant other New Year’s Eve. No cause of death is known at this time.
I did not know Gina well, but I am very grateful for the love she lavished on Red Gate Garden. I am not the only one either. Miss Mousey Brown opines:
…She has been the mother to Red gate for 10 years. It was her baby and it brought her great comfort and beauty in life that was certainly not all sunshine and roses.
She and I got along so well because of our shared leeriness of humanity, and we shared a bond over the little plants.
Beautifully put. May you rest in piece, Gina. You will be missed.
UPDATE, January 3, 2010: You can see some of Gina/Jeanne’s art work (painting was another passion of hers) by clicking here.
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: Miss Mousey Brown
THIS WEEK: A Very Special Shabbat
This item comes courtesy of Samara who writes:
Hello, Miss Heather –
Last month you kindly posted about a wine tasting held at the Greenpoint Shul. We’re having another event and were wondering if you would be willing to post again.
It’s a Moroccan Shabbat with a North-African-themed Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a Moroccan dinner including arak (a liquor) and wine, with a special guest who will share a few brief words. It will take place on Friday, January 7th @ 7:00 p.m. at the Greenpoint Shul (108 Noble St.) and is $13.00 per a person…
If you could post this, we’d greatly appreciate it.
Please come if you can.
Thank you.
Duly posted! I for one think this is really great way to reach out to our Jewish community and beyond. Above all, you should meet the Rabbi. He’s a very nice guy! Check it out:
Shabbat in the Maghreb
January 7, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Congregation Ahavath Israel
108 Noble Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
You can purchase “tickets” by clicking here.
Miss Heather
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