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TOMORROW: The Return Of The Green Point Deli Market
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
After being throughly eviscerated by a fire last June the Green Point Deli Market is poised to make its triumphant return tomorrow, March 30, 2009 at 6:00 a.m. sharp!
Why not swing by, congratulate them on getting this much beloved (and missed) local institution back up and running and purchase a “good luck” cup of joe?
Green Point Deli Market
903 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
A Garden Spot Blind Item: A Little Red Light In Greenpoint?
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Friday night the Mister and I decided to patronize one of our favorite restaurants. over dinner I mused about how long said establishment had been in business and, as luck would have it, we later received an answer! 25 years give or take. It came from an old timer supping at an adjacent table who also also told us that very eating and drinking establishment was built atop a razed brothel:
My father told me “Son, one day you will go there.” But one day I walked by and bulldozers were tearing it down. It even had a red light out front.
One may or may not care this gentleman’s father’s parenting skills but we do have to him thank in part for this most intriguing blind item! Anyone care to take a stab at what (aptly named) restaurant this man is talking about?
Miss Heather
P.S.: I will post the reveal this evening. Here it is! Yes folks, as I was eating my favorite dish at this establishment, Linguini ala Puttanesca, I learned about some very real ladies of the evening who once graced Greenpoint’s own McGuinness Boulevard!
New York Shitty Day Ender: Word Of The Day
Filed under: Williamsburg
Chutzpah (IPA: /ˈxÊŠtspÉ™/) is the quality of audacity, for good or for bad. The word derives from the Hebrew word ḥuá¹£pâ (חֻצְפָּה), meaning “insolence”, “audacity”, and “impertinence.” The modern English usage of the word has taken on a wider spectrum of meaning, however, having been popularized through vernacular use, film, literature, and television.
In Hebrew, chutzpah is used indignantly, to describe someone who has over-stepped the boundaries of accepted behavior with no shame. But in Yiddish and English, chutzpah has developed ambivalent and even positive connotations. Chutzpah can be used to express admiration for non-conformist but gutsy audacity. Leo Rosten in The Joys of Yiddish defines chutzpah as “gall, brazen nerve, effrontery, incredible ‘guts,’ presumption plus arrogance such as no other word and no other language can do justice to.” In this sense, chutzpah expresses both strong disapproval and a grudging admiration…
See: the following missive from Metropolitan Avenue between Union Avenue and Rodney Street.
—Miss Heather
So let me get this straight. This person saw fit to take the time to:
A. make and post fliers requesting that the “pretty” woman he saw leave a television on the curb* give him the remote control that accompanied it. Presumably for free.
B. set up an email address so in the event that the aforementioned woman…
- actually finds said fliers
- puts “2 + 2” together
- is not creeped out that this man knows what she looks like and
- decides to give this gent the remote control in question
…she can contact him.
Wouldn’t it have been easier simply to take down the make and model of said set and purchase an universal remote— or I am I missing something here? Thoughts anyone?
Miss Heather
*This is just plain creepy. Seriously.
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: West Street Story
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Taken March 21st & March 26th, 2009.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Monochromatic On India Street
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
This lovely specimen hails just west of the Smith – 9th bound entrance of the Crosstown Local at Greenpoint Avenue. Not only is this piece of street furniture very stylish but it also appears to be a sleeper model. Perfect grabbing a “power nap” while waiting for the G train!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Brussels Express
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From Manhattan Avenue.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: Fun At The Junk Shop
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
The following was originally intended to be a “day-ender” on Thursday but due to circumstances beyond my control it has been relegated to “day starter” status Friday. Not that it diminishes the content in any way: it doesn’t.
It all started with this little plastic bag as displayed by my co-worker Steve.
It was an “Emergency Kit”. When this item was brought to the attention of the “Greenpoint Round Table” hilarity ensued.
As did a rather incisive view into the workings of the male mind.
CAVEAT:
- There is language in this clip you do NOT want your Human Resources Personnel/humorless cubicle monkeys to hear.
- All the featured players, e.g.; George Diaz, Kerry Bomb and I are comedians to one degree or another. Take it in jest. No offense is intended nor should be taken. We make fun of everyone, each other and ourselves, as you will see.
On with the show!
I worked ten years in corporate America before deciding it was not for me. There was something about that environment that never sat well with me. Perhaps it was the structure, hierarchy and artificial sense of geniality? Or was it having more stringent expectations placed upon me, a woman, regarding my personal conduct and appearance versus that of my male colleagues? Probably all of the above.
The previous having been written I am grateful to have been involved in the previous and admittedly vulgar dialog. I cherish above all things honesty. George Diaz was honest— if not politically correct— about his feelings regarding homosexuals and the transgendered. He was also being a comedian. It’s been my personal experience that people such as George are not the ones who propagate hate. It’s the ones who refuse to talk.
OR LISTEN.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Pay Phone Du Jour: Free Your Mind…
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
(And Your **** Will Follow)
From Manhattan Avenue.
Miss Heather
P.S.: Those of you who are interested in doing a little “exploration” in the name of freedom will be pleased to know The Thing still has a fine selection of accessories for infants of all ages.
Yes, that’s “My Little Pony”.
A New York Shitty Public Service Announcement
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
There is a pot hole at the intersection of Engert Avenue and Russell Street…
…and it’s a rather sizable one at that.
Then again, perhaps this isn’t a pot hole? Maybe it is a cryptically marked portal to let the Morlocks out? Who knows? In any event it is probably best avoided. Consider yourselves warned fellow Greenpointers.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Pleistocene
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
This wonderful image (which hails from our very own Newtown Creek Nature Walk!) is better appreciated in a larger format than the constraints of my humble web site will allow. It comes courtesy of Aonghais McInnes who, I feel compelled to mention, is an absolutely amazing photographer. Do give his Flickr page a look-see. It is well worth the time!
Miss Heather
NYS Flickr Pool
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