Williamsburg Recession Watch: Yes He Can!

June 16, 2009 ·
Filed under: Recession, Williamsburg 

Much has been made about the recession— namely how to generate employment opportunities for the numerous unfortunate folks who have lost their jobs. Some have proposed the government create a W.P.A.esque entity to get people back to work. Others advocate job training. And today I learned that someone in Williamsburg— in the true rugged individualist tradition of pulling one up by one’s own bootstraps— has taken matters into his own hands by diversifying his marketable skill set. Albeit at the possible expense of his dignity.

illdoitNYS

Any and all in need of a kitty mortician, honey dipper and/or boyfriend-for-hire this is your man. This brash new entrepreneur in a brave new economy also purports to cook, clean, do laundry and assemble bookshelves. In an uncertain world where you can count on no one to fish that errant turd out of your tank or lay you dead pet to rest I find this man’s moxie curiously refreshing. When everyone tells you Hell no— I won’t!, he’ll say:

Yes I can!

For a fee. This is America after all.

As you can see all the tabs on this advertisement have been taken— and very enthusiastically at that. It’s anyone’s guess whether this missive has secured this gent anything in the way of gainful employment— but I’d wager it has probably netted him more than a few marriage proposals!

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: Greenpoint In Black And White

June 15, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg 

I am often asked where the junk shop gets their, well, junk. Estate sales and storage auctions account for the assortment of sundries gracing the shelves. Nowadays the previous wares are largely gaudy tchotkes (undoubtedly culled from some daffy old lady’s home) and porn.

LOTS OF PORN.

So you can imagine my surprise when I came found these.

scrimmage

jerseys

A pair of lovely black and white photographs of a scrimmage at McCarren Park! I have neither a clue as to when these photographs were taken* nor am I a big fan of football. But the black and white lends them a timeless quality I find very compelling and beautiful.

You can look at larger images of either of the above photographs by clicking on them. If you do you’ll find all sorts of fun details in the background!

Miss Heather

UPDATE, June 16, 2009 3:19 p.m.: it has been brought to my attention the top most image linked to a larger image of latter image. This has since been fixed. Thanks for the heads-up, folks!

*Any and all feedback/guesstimations are welcome! Leave them in the comments.

Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Hummer

June 15, 2009 ·
Filed under: Street Art, Williamsburg 

hummer

From Grand Street.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: 1946 – 2009

June 14, 2009 ·
Filed under: Street Art, Williamsburg 

RIP

RIP3

RIP2

From Bedford Avenue.

Miss Heather

Williamsburg Video Du Jour: Tuba Skinny

June 14, 2009 ·
Filed under: Williamsburg 

This chanteuse was a most welcome and enjoyable interlude during my walk down Bedford Avenue this sunny afternoon. Judging from the number of people hovering around I’d say I was not the only one who felt this way. The band’s name is Tuba Skinny and if their musical stylings tickle your fancy you can purchase a compact disc of their songs (15 of ’em for a sweet $10.00!) by contacting them via email at:

tubaskinny (at) gmail (dot) com

Miss Heather

Borough Of Found Toys: Special Puerto Rico Day Edition

June 14, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg 

Boriquen Bear

It’s been a while since I have hit you with some found toy goodness. This is not due to lack of vigilance on my part; I have found an errant play thing here or there— just not enough to merit a post. That is, until today. I have a bevy of beauties to share with you from points Green and beyond. Enjoy!

PR Day On Dupont StNYS

Dupont Street

Noble Street

Noble Street

mrhand

elmo

duckwithcoffee

North 6 Street

Pumpkinhead

Scooby

Bedford Avenue

bigdog

South 2 Street

poohRIP

Alas poor Pooh!

Pooh TooNYS

North 8 Street

Caught in concertina wire with neither Piglet nor Tigger or even Eyeore to save him! It just goes to show that sometimes it’s better for a bear to leave that hunny pot be…

Miss Heather

Happy Puerto Rico Day From New York Shitty!

June 14, 2009 ·
Filed under: Bushwick, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg 

doorway

gate

forreal

siding

grahamcorp

riveras

I want to take a moment to wish my Boriquen friends a happy and healthy Puerto Rico Day. Now go out and enjoy the sunshine… while it lasts.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: BANG!

June 12, 2009 ·
Filed under: Williamsburg 

BANG

From Roebling Street.

Miss Heather

Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Garden Spot Pastoral

June 12, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic, Street Furniture, Williamsburg 

tvset3

tvset

tvset4

From the Vincent V. Abate Playground.

Miss Heather

Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: The Shop

June 12, 2009 ·
Filed under: Williamsburg 

idream

theshop1

theshop2

theshop3

From Metropolitan Avenue.

Miss Heather

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