We all know that the real estate market is crazy right now. Most areas of the country are having issues with property values and appraisals coming in at the right price. The New York market, however, is just crazy. I’ve been noticing that a lot of things in my neighborhood, Park Slope, Brooklyn, are closing…and [...]
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Sex and Drama?
Posted in Gal, Movie Reviews, New York, tagged movies, review, satc, sex, sex and the city on June 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So, I just got back from the new Sex and the City movie. I finally convinced my new hubby to go with me. It was great to see the gals again, but I have to say…what’s with all the drama? Yes, there were plenty of laughs, (Charlotte’s reaction to drinking a tiny bit of Mexican [...]
Is the Floor Moving…Or Is It Just Me?
Posted in Gal, New York, tagged Brooklyn, Diner, Gross, Health, Nasty, New York on March 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
After an enjoyable evening at Buttermilk in Brooklyn with friends (and about 5 cocktails), D decided he was mad hungry and needed to eat IMMEDIATELY. We drove over to our usual 24 hour diner spot (Purity Diner on 7th Ave.), but too our shock and sadness — it had closed down !! We drove around [...]
Keys to Surviving a Post Blizzard NYC
Posted in New York, Older Stuff, tagged New York on February 19, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Wear high waterproof boots. Once the snow starts to melt a little bit, rivers of black icky water fill the potholes of NYC and you don’t want to be the one with the gross wet sock all day. Heads up! As the sun heats up, so do the ice on the buildings. I almost got [...]
Subway Series: Lost & Found
Posted in New York, Older Stuff, tagged Subway on November 7, 2005 | 1 Comment »
The subway is an overwhelming environment for the senses. There is too much stimulation to take it all in. The only way to shield yourself from the unnatural fact that you are herded closely together with a bunch of people you don’t know in a tube traveling at fast speeds is to read something intently [...]
Sunday Night Subway Ride
Posted in New York, Older Stuff, tagged Subway on June 13, 2005 | 1 Comment »
If you always sit or walk with your mouth shut and eyes straight ahead or head buried in a book, you’ll miss one of the best things about New York: the quirks and idiosyncrasies. One of the best sources for these is the people. I was riding home on the subway from the movies last [...]
Keys to Surviving NYC in 90 Degrees
Posted in New York, Older Stuff, tagged New York on June 10, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
Upon exiting a well air conditioned building (i.e. your office) take in one last large breath of cool breathable air just before walking through the doors, into the humid water tank that is the street. Walk as close as you possibly can to stores. Many times they have their doors open, which provide a quick [...]
