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New York Shitty Day Ender: Quality Control
Kobe takes great pride in personally inspecting each and every cat tree at his place of work (and it should be noted, play): Animal Planet!
Miss Heather
Crosstown Local Photo Du Jour: G(ee)
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Have you ever wondered why they say a picture is worth a thousand words? If so, here you go:
As a matter of fact Metropolitan Transit Authority, it IS cold. This is part of the reason waiting for the shuttle buses which you, in your infinite wisdom, have pressed into service for four consecutive weekends in a row.
In the dead of winter.
SUCKS.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Greenpoint Fashion Watch
Filed under: 11222, Advanced Life Forms, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Today was a long day for yours truly. For this reason the Mister and I went out to dinner. It was on the way home we met this gentleman.
Just as you, dear readers, probably just did; I took a double take of his headgear.
Is that what I think it is?
I asked.
It’s a hat.
He replied.
Well, I like it. Do you mind if I take a picture?
I shit you not the guy blushed! It took a little persuasion but he agreed to let me take a picture of his very special chapeau. For someone wearing such a item this chap was incredibly bashful. Truth be told, I found this kind of cute. So I decided to up the ante.
That’s quite a package it’s sporting… but I suppose if you’re going to do something half-ass you shouldn’t do it at all.
Both he and the deli clerk found my observation hilarious. I suppose it is funny— but what else can you honestly say about something like this? Other than, perhaps, it takes someone with serious cojones to wear it? I only wish I had the hair to pull it off.
Regardless, I give this fashion statement two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Miss Heather
Urban Fur: Working Girl
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
This lovely lass is named Beauty and as you can see she keeps a very watchful eye over World of Flowers (at 971 Manhattan Avenue).
Miss Heather
Something Neat: Greenpoint, The Book
When I spied this behind the counter at the Garden today I simply had to have it. The asking price of $23.99 be damned! Those of you who are looking for a book outlining the basic history of Greenpoint accompanied by some very lovely photographs will probably be hard-pressed to find anything better than this tome. Even if you do not have the money, swing by and give it a look-see. It’s pretty neat!
Greenpoint: Little Poland
Jolanta Zastocka
The Garden
921 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Note: this book is in both Polish and English.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Socrates R.I.P.
I had heard a great deal of buzz about this in my inbox and I regret to report it is true.
Socrates Diner is no longer in business. As you can see the gentleman in the above photograph is dumbstruck. His name is Alan and he was nice enough to tell me a few things he knew about this establishment:
- It had been in business for at least thirty five years.
- Its proprietor was a man named Charlie.
Alan went on to tell me he was concerned that Charlie had died. Apparently he does (did?) have a brother, but he had no interest in the restaurant business. He operates a real estate business in Astoria.
In any case, so long Socrates. You will be missed.
Miss Heather
Have You Seen Tavis Smiley?
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
As many of you are aware I have a soft spot for furry things with whiskers. The previous goes double for furkids named after foodstuffs or celebrities. I cannot explain why; I simply find this phenomenon fascinating.
On that note, if you have seen Mr. Smiley (who it should be noted is terrified of buses and diesel engines— can’t say I blame him for that) please contact his people at the above telephone numbers. He is sorely missed.
Thanks!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Garden Spot Pastoral
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art
From 1158 Manhattan Avenue.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Greenpoint Rose
From the Greenpoint Manufacturing & Design Center.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Dog Doo Sign Du Jour: Reciprocity
Filed under: 11222, Dog Shit Signage, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Grammatical error aside, I really like the way this person thinks. The arrow pointing to the offender’s residence is an inspired touch.
Miss Heather
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