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Quicklink: As “Quoted” In The New York Times
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Vinyl Siding, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
This morning started on anything but an auspicious note here at Chez Shitty. You see, on top of (still) having no heat the Mister and I have been doled out the further indignity of having no hot water. Being the kind of people who engage in regular hygiene (READ: take showers) this did not go unnoticed. As a result yours truly was awakened by stream of profanity authored by the Mister which was— by even my jaded standards— rather impressive. He ended up heating water on the stove in order to bathe himself. It was like something out of the Great Depression. But I digress.
I reluctantly got out of bed, checked my inbox and found the following missive from my buddy Evan. He writes:
You get quoted on page A32 of today’s NYT.
As you can imagine I found this of tremendous interest— especially since I have not in recent memory been contacted by a reporter from said newspaper. I asked for more information. I got it:
As you can see I am or more accurately— my web site-is— in fact quoted in the New York Times. What seems to be missing is a link to the blog post in question. The deal is (and at the expense of flogging a dead horse) this: if the Times can see fit to print a quote from yours truly the least this august institution can do is acknowledge the post from which it originated. I am not accepting “we can’t link to that profane url” for an answer, either. I have erected a mirror site with a less objectionable url for just this reason. Lastly, if St. Stanislaus Kostka— a church— can throw me a link, I see no reason the Times cannot follow suit.
Miss Heather
UPDATE, 12:10 p.m.: I would like to take a moment to thank a very nice Greenpointer for offering access to his/her shower. He/she writes:
Hi, Heather…I have an extra bathroom and I’m generally gone by 7:45. You and your husband are more than welcome to shower at my place on Eagle St if you wish. Yeah, I know it’s weird, but I like to think I live in a community and neighbors are supposed to help each other. So, there ya go. If you need a last resort, I’ll help out.
Not only is this offer greatly appreciated, I am seriously mulling it over!
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Book & Bake Sale
This item comes courtesy of a lady named Ingrid. She writes:
Hi, I was wondering if you’d post Greenpoint Library’s Book/Bake Sale.
This upcoming Saturday, November 13 starting at noon our very own branch of the Brooklyn Public Library will be hosting its annual Book and Bake Sale. The prices are as follows: $1.00 for paperbacks and $2.00 for hardcovers. And of course tasty treats will be in the offing. You can get more information about this event via its Facebook page. Check it out!
Book & Bake Sale
November 13, 2010 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Greenpoint Public Library
107 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
NOTE: The library will be accepting donations of gently-used books until closing on Friday.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Slide Show Du Jour: Marathon
I have a confession to make: I cringe when the New York City Marathon darkens my doorstep. If people want to run, so be it. I simply don’t like it interfering with my peregrinations. In any case, here are a handful of shots (and a bit of video footage) of today’s marathon from the Garden Spot of the Universe. Enjoy!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Street Art Du Jour: Flux
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art
While not as elaborate or elegant as most of the material I feature on this site I am pretty jazzed about the direction this person’s work is taking. What can I say? As a child my idea of fun was reading the dictionary!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Van Gogh’s Radio On The Move?
This item comes courtesy of Kathleen bartendress extraordinaire and the head honcha of Pablo Airaldi’s upcoming benefit concert. She writes:
We’re actually going to be moving the bar. Looks like we’ll be out of our current spot by the end of the month. The new space is still in the hood… It sucks though. It’ll probably take 3-4 months for the build out and for the liquor license to get transferred. I’ll have to find a new job in the meantime. Def want to go back there when the new spot is open though. Tony (the owner) has been a really good friend of mine for many years. It kicks ass to be able to make money for someone you care about rather than some random person or company.
I’d like to work in Greenpoint in the interim but insofar as I know none of the bars are hiring. Might talk to Jimmy (Shayz) and his dad about doing fill in shifts there as they’re friends of mine. We’ll see…I know something will work out.
If anyone reading this tome knows of a watering hole where Kathleen can do what she does best please contact her via email at: khennerty (at) gmail (dot)com
After all, a Greenpoint gal has to eat!
Miss Heather
P.S.: Kathleen visited Pablo yesterday. Here’ her update:
So Becky and I visited Pablo yesterday. He was having a pretty crappy day. Depressed. Doing his best to keep his spirits up, though. I was able to stay strong and not cry until after leaving. He’s in a really shitty place right now (new jersey is bad enough but he has to spend it in the damn jail at that!). He really really appreciates you posting the letter. Said he put a lot of work into it and wants it to be circulated as much as possible. I’m going to print out copies today to hand out. I joked with P yesterday that he’s become my day job 🙂 Work for Pablo(‘s case) during the day and work at the bar at night
New York Shitty Street Seating Du Jour: Kosciuszko Couch
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Furniture
Taken November 7, 2010.
Miss Heather
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