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New York Shitty Slide Show du Jour: Meeting Miguel
(Again)
The above photograph might look familiar to some of you dear readers. If so, it is because I posted it on March 11th: the last time Chris Arnade and I went on one of our photo walks/drives. That is of course prior to today: we went on a five hour jaunt around East Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bedford Stuyvesant and beyond.
Why did we go on such a far-flung trek, you ask? Very simple:
- It was an absolutely beautiful (if a bit chilly) day.
- Chris makes it a point to give glossy prints back to the subjects of his photos. I for one think this is very neat. And this brings me to the subject of this post: Miguel.
It took Chris a little time to locate him, but locate him he did. Miguel was absolutely pleased as punch to see us and took us of a tour of his office. It, just like the man, is absolutely amazing. As you will soon see.
As we were shutter-bugging Miguel told us a little about himself:
- He is a mortgage broker by trade.
- He is retired from the Navy.
- He is of mixed Jewish and Caribbean ancestry. How did this happen, you ask? Well, his grandfather was a Jew residing in Germany (methinks) and prior to World War Two he emigrated to Holland and later to the West Indies.
- He has lived in East Williamsburg for 40 years.
- He has a brother named Paco (as you will see).
- He is an unbelievably youthful and spry 76 years of age!
Without further ado here are some shots of Miguel, his place of business and his equally charming (if more subdued) brother. Enjoy!
Prior to leaving he offered us a glass of wine. Since it was 1:00 p.m. (and a little early for such stuff) we declined his generous offer. He, in his inimitable style, sent us off with a bottle instead!
This post— and toast— is for you, Miguel. It is people such as you who make north Brooklyn the place to be! (As always you can see these images in large format by clicking here.)
Miss Heather
P.S.: Miguel reminded us again today that he has a two bedroom apartment for rent at $1,900 a month. Just wanted to pass that along.
Bed Stuy Photos du Jour: United With Love Towing
Filed under: 11206, 11211, Bed-Stuy, Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
As if this sight was not interesting enough (I mean, who does not want their automobile towed with amor) I spied something really cool around the corner.
Being the colossal dork that I am I honed in on the old school telephone number immediately: EVergreen 4 4880. My buddy Chris and I, being curious, later swung by 451 Lorimer Street to see what was there today. Guess what?
Salerno’s is still there…
and they still have the same phone number! Inasmuch as things have changed in north Brooklyn it is refreshing to see something that has stayed the same. Methinks I’ll print out a nice glossy photo of the above truck and give it to them. To be continued…?
Miss Heather
P.S.: Oh yeah, how can I not resist posting this photo of a rather winsome ham who wanted me to take his picture?
Nice smile!
The Word On The Street, Part II: Nostrand Avenue Free Verse
Today yours truly went on a five hour photo walk/drive with the fabulously talented Chris Arnade. Although I have many treats in store for you, gentle readers, I feel this missive deserves its own post. I realize it is a bit difficult to read so I will transcribe it for you:
My dad is a rat.
Me mother is a roach.
I’m a turd.
So I put my garbage here.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part IV: Checker
Steven R. Hazlett (who took the above photograph) writes:
Johnnie Morello of Queens beat out hundreds of local hopefuls to claim the title of HSBC BankCabbie and an exclusive, full-time job driving the HSBC BankCab the only completely refurbished 1981 checker cab on the streets of Manhattan: http://www.hsbcusa.com/ourcompany/bankarchives/bk2003/news_hbarch051403.html
Nice!
Miss Heather
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