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The Word On The Street: Java Street
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street, Wow
As spotted across the street from the local Democratic Club. Is there such a thing as a log cabin Democrat? In any case, it sort of reminds me of grandma’s house. Well, except for the anarchy symbols and I never recollected her saying anything about insects’ weeping assholes. Grandma Heather was a lot more “old school” in that respect and simply inquired as to whether or not I had a bowel movement every time I patronized the bathroom. The fact that I, being a child, had no idea what a bowel movement was was irrelevant. Ah memories…
Quick Links: Village Voice & Larry Da Junkman
Every so often I am reminded that I know some pretty darned interesting people. This morning (when this tome from the Village Voice was brought to my attention) is just such an example. I clicked on the link and sipped my coffee. After it pulled up I found myself muttering:
I know that guy in the gorilla suit.
It’s true. I do. What’s more I have to say I am really jazzed by the thoughtful commentary Larry tenders in both the previously-mentioned article and this Op-ED which can be found on his blog. Follow is a teaser from the latter:
…The issue here was always a bigger picture of a changing City and country. The idea of a flea market being a corporation is embarrassing. A flea market is a community of various people coming together and realizing that they could be an outdoor store of used items; some are junk, some are collectible, and some are antiques. Some junk turns out to be a rare antique, and some antiques turn out to be reproductions. Some people are selling off their dead dad’s pipes, and some people are selling their dead fishes, (not needed anymore) fish tank. It is hard to believe that it is packaged as something to be marketed and trademarked. It’s embarrassing laughable, not for Brooklyn Flea, but for customers who believe the preciousness of it all…
Give ’em a read!
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Donkey Kong
Filed under: 10009, East Village, East Village Manhattan, Street Art, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Taken by Scoboco.
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: Greencycle Swap In Greenpoint
As forwarded to me by my buddy Brian at Bay Ridge Odyssey:
Hi Heather,I hope you are doing well. A friend of mine wanted me to pass this along to the Greenpoint sites – bi-monthly swaps will be held at the Greenpoint Shul on Noble Street, starting this Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. (poster attached, relevant info is below)
GREENCYCLE SWAPS
Sunday, November 10th, 1pm to 4pm
Sunday, January 12th 1pm to 4pm
Sunday, March 9th 1pm to 4pm
Greenpoint Shul, 108 Noble Street Located between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street. www.greenpointshul.orgMEN’S, WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, SHOES, BOOKS, TOYS, BICYCLES, SMALL ELECTRONICS, PHONES & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Drop off your cleaned gently-used & working items & browse the selection. Take as much as you can carry!
$5 suggested donation to cover costs
Everything left over will be donate to the Long Island Breast Cancer Coalition , a Federally recognized Non For Profit charity www.1in9.org
Urban Artifact: Special Rabbit Died Edition
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
This item hails from a tree pit on Java Street and was captured by a very nice fellow named Paul (who also happens to author the blog Daily Oliver). He writes:
Looks like the tree I found this next to might be pregnant!
In closing (and to borrow/adapt commentary from a friend of this fellow):
This brings a whole new meaning to the term “tree hugger”.
Cheers— or would that be congratulations— and thanks again Paul for letting me share this fascinating urban artifact!
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