My apartment is notoriously warm. Alot of the time I actually open my window to even it out because of the heat. I do not have a thermostat, so I’m at the mercy of the pipes. My sister’s place is only warm when she cooks, which luckily is alot.
Lots of older apartments in [...]
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Retro Movie Showings – Google calendar
I love to see past movies in the movie theater. There are a number of theaters in New York City that show them.
Here is a link to a Google calendar of upcoming showings. I will do my best to keep it updated. Please contact me if you have [...]
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It has taken me over a year, but I’ve FINALLY found a grocery store I like. It’s either a 15 minute walk or 5 minute bus right if I time it right.
Now that I really think about it, grocery shopping here is not all that different from before. Besides walking rather than driving, I’m pretty [...]
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It has begun!
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This picture shows 4th Avenue with BQE (Brooklyn Queens Expressway) and the top of the Verrazano Bridge.
View my NYC Marathon photos here.
Sunday, November 2nd, the NYC Marathon took place. The runners ran up 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. I live on 3rd Avenue.
I was checking facebook when I realized that the race had begun. I turned [...]
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What does this name mean to you?
Guesses?
A famous New York personality?
Here ya go – Duane Reade is a drug store. Before moving here, I had never heard of this name. My only knowledge of chain drug stores were, in this order: Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. Now that I think about it, [...]
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Beautiful Washington Square Park.
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It does exist, and it’s on Montague Street in Brooklyn.
Wall of olive oil.
Wall of tea.
Continuation of the wall of tea.
Shelf of extracts.
LOTS of cheese.
More cheese.
Even MORE cheese.
Marinated octopus.
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There are several street fairs throughout the summer, but the Atlantic Antic is HUGE.
Lots of great food, but also lots of people.
We also got to see Les Sans Culottes, which was a great bonus.
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So after our 8 day road trip, all that was left to do was turn in the rental car. I offered to drop them off then park the car near my apartment, so I could drive it in Sunday morning.
I planned on getting up earlier, but I finally got moving around 10:30am. I went to [...]
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