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Greenpoint’s Lost Dove
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
I found this flier at the Garden yesterday and feel compelled to pass it along. I used to patronize this laundromat and my dealings with the ownership there were always pleasant. If anyone has seen their pet dove (or knows of its whereabouts), please contact them at the above phone number.
Thanks!
Miss Heather
Bed Stuy Photo du Jour: Long Weekend Edition
Filed under: Area 51
From Greene Avenue.
Miss Heather
For Sale In Bushwick
Filed under: Bushwick
One of my favorite streets to stroll in Bushwick is the avenue which bears its name. Some very beautiful old houses can be found on Bushwick Avenue. And then you have this.
Ever had one of those moments when you find yourself muttering under your breath “Wow, that is really ugly?” This was one such moment.
This undoubtedly was a row house. It probably looked not unlike its neighbors at one time. Not anymore.
It has been modified almost beyond recognition. Note the placement of a park bench. All the better to enjoy scenic front yard. If what you, dear readers, have seen so far tickles your fancy I have some very good news: this house is for sale.
By Corcoran, no less.
Miss Heather
COMING UP: Exposure
Filed under: Area 51
During my knockings around this week I happened to walk by Third Ward. A poster in the front door advertising an upcoming photography competition called “Exposure” quickly caught my interest so I took a picture of it (to remind me to follow it up when I got home). Here is a very general rundown of my findings as culled from artistswanted.org:
1. Submissions can only be made online via Artists Wanted’s web site. The deadline is June 17, 2008.
2. Up to four works can be submitted. The genre is completely up to you. It can be fashion, fine art, still life, portrait, landscape, nature, travel, photo journalism, and so forth. Be sure to include an image that represents you as well.
3. There will be two forms of judging: a panel of judges and a “people’s choice” award.
4. The winners will be announced July 15, 2008. The Grand Prize includes $2,008, a full press promotional campaign and a feature in The Annual.
Those of you who are interested to learn more can check out Artists Wanted’s web site or contact Third Ward in person (at 195 Morgan Avenue) or via email at:
exposure (at) artistswanted (dot) org
Good Luck!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: THIS AREA PATROLLED
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From Vandervoort Avenue.
Miss Heather
Land Of The Rising Fedders
Today I have a very special offering for Fedders Friday. This beauty, the highest of the Fedderist style, hails from Bushwick and sports certain accouterments that make it shine exposed gutters and satellite dishes above its peers. As you will see.
This is the glorious sight that awaited me as I walked down Broadway towards Hart Street Wednesday. Note the copious use of Fedders boxes and satellite dishes. Knowing a bona fide find when I see one, I went in for a closer look.
This has got to be a Fedders first: the use of said building to advertise diagnostic services. Wouldn’t you love to come home to this sight everyday? I know I would. What’s more, when you decide to have that special someone over for dinner and she asks you for directions to your bachelor pad you can say “Just look for the diagnostic testing sign”. That will attract the ladies. In spades.
And of course if your lady friends miss the advertisements, these handy medical waste boxes will clue them in. I wonder what’s inside? Used hypodermics? Stool samples? Pap smears? Life is mysterious!
As if all the previous amenities are not enough to convince you this is the place to be, perhaps the exposed electrical meters, mismatched doors and extensive use of cement will.
PVC, bondo and test wells. No sir, they don’t build ’em like this anymore!
The Viridian can keep its fancy-pants virtual golf, sauna and reflecting pool. Chez Hart Street sports an Imperial Japanese motif with accompanying Zen garden where you, the residents, select where the tire goes!
I know what you’re thinking. How can I, a mere gaijin, possibly have a shot at accommodations as luxe as these? Well folks, in the spirit that is Fedders Friday I have saved the best for last!
There are apartaments available for rent! So why not hop onto the J or M train and make this beauty your own?
The more mass transit savvy among you will be pleased to note it is very conveniently located to public transportation. Just knock on the medical waste boxes three times and tell ’em Miss Heather sent you.
Miss Heather
Crosstown Local Photo du Jour: He Lives!
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
As some of you have noticed, the offerings the last couple of days have been few. This is because after being holed up in my apartment for several days I needed to get out and actually have fun. Yes some of us bloggers do, indeed, have a life. What’s more, I will gladly sacrifice page hits if it means having the honor of riding the one and only G train with the King.
Attention, Elvis is leaving the Crosstown Local. Repeat, Elvis is leaving the Crosstown Local.
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo du Jour: Marcy Avenue
Filed under: Williamsburg
From Marcy Avenue.
Miss Heather
Bed-Stuy Photo du Jour: Nevermind
Filed under: Bed-Stuy
From Pulaski Street.
Miss Heather
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