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Found On Vernon Avenue: “Piggy”
When I spied this critter while walking down Vernon Avenue recently I did a double-take. As I learned from the gentlemen hanging out at this community garden this is not at all an uncommon occurrence.
A lot of new people like you who are moving into the neighborhood are fooled by her at first.
Moses (the gentleman at right) said and then he told me I was welcome to come by and hang out at his garden whenever I felt like it. I thanked him for his gracious offer and inquired as to his sow’s name. “Piggy” was his reply.
I mulled this over for a moment and made a recommendation:
Perhaps you should put on a sign on the fence saying “WARNING: Premises patrolled by an attack pig”. Moses and his companion (who I learned was once my neighbor, he lived at Box Street and Manhattan Avenue eight years ago) gave this matter some thought and agreed that this might be worth pursuing.
I have promised Moses to bring a portrait of Piggy to him the next time I am in the neighborhood. If you happen to be around 119 Vernon Avenue why now say hi to Piggy, Moses and his pals? They’re really nice guys.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: El Blablazo
Today as the Mister and I were walking to Animal Planet to purchase some cat food we noticed a flurry of activity at the El Blablazo tree. Something was clearly up, so we went in for a closer look.
I asked the man presiding over the scene if they were prepping for Puerto Rican Day (which is coming soon). He enthusiastically answered to the affirmative.
This is awesome.
Miss Heather
East Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Texture
Filed under: 11206, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Scholes Street.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Videos Du Jour: Cute Overload
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
As you can see in the above photographs Jerzy’s eyes are clearing up and he looks a bit tired. I can assure you this is not his normal waking state. This afternoon Jerzy was quite busy chasing the other cats around the apartment, chasing himself and of course waging war with a hair scrunchie. Follows are some highlights from his afternoon “play session”. Enjoy!
CAVEAT: the following video is mind-numbingly cute. Seriously.
I cannot for the life of me understand why someone threw this little fella away like so much trash. Jerzy is quite an amazing little man. I have no doubt he will make someone’s household a lot more lively with his antics. Maybe yours?
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Accepted
Filed under: 11211, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Graham Avenue.
Miss Heather
New & Noteworthy: Brooklyn Home Companion
This, the newest blog to pop up in the Garden Spot was brought to my attention by its author: a very nice lady named Elizabeth. She writes:
Hi Heather, I wanted to let you know about our relatively-new, relatively-Greenpoint-centric blog, Brooklyn Home Companion.
Thanks!
I just found out about your blog last week, somehow, but have since been an avid reader…
Thanks for the kind words, Elizabeth. They are greatly appreciated. I look forward to seeing what you cook up!
Miss Heather
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