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CHRISTMAS TREE SAGA
We decided to go for a Charlie brown Christmas tree this year, the current times and our budget being what it is. The past few years we’ve been pretty lucky about price and size, the first tree we had up … Continue reading
Posted in New york, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, budgets, Christmas, Christmas Tree monopoly, Christmas trees, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, inspiration, Life, New york, opinion, shopping
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INSIDE THE GARDEN OF CATS
A couple of months ago we learned that the garden of cats is actually called Hope Garden, and we were invited to join for this season if we wished. There is a guy, Juan who is the president of the … Continue reading
Posted in gentrification, Humor, New york, Uncategorized
Tagged cats, city gardens, Garden Of Hope, grow your own vegetables, Hamilton Heights, humor, neighbors, observations, urban farming
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CALL THE WATER DEPARTMENT
Actually I called 311, to report a leak. That was Saturday, after spotting a leak in the street on my way to do the laundry very early in the morning. I like to get there early so I don’t have … Continue reading
SAY HELLO (Gentrification)
I live in Hamilton Heights. That’s in Harlem, on 152nd Street. My wife and I have lived here for two years, we just signed our third lease, and our rent was bumped up another $75 a month. It could … Continue reading
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Tagged change, crossword puzzles, gentrification, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, humanity, Life, neighbors, New York Times, observations, race relations, relationships, resentment
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A GARDEN OF CATS
One of the best things about living where we live is the amount of green in close proximity. We are blocks from the Hudson River Park, Jackie Robinson Park, and Highbridge Park. We are a short bike ride away from … Continue reading
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Tagged cats, Convent Garden, empty lots, gardens, green spaces, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, Hudson River Park, Jumal Mansion, New York life, vintage cars
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A YEAR AND A DAY
It’s actually been a year and a little over a month since we moved up here to Hamilton Heights from Brooklyn. I have to say it’s been quite a year for the both of us as far as growth, learning … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, apartment living, Broadway, change, city life, Fairway, growth, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, moving, New york, subways, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods
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NEW YORK FRUIT TREES (a photo essay)
Hamilton Heights has a lot of trees, and they bear a fruit unique to the city. This is a man-made fruit, of a few varieties. There are the brightly colored balloon fruits, like the one in the picture at the … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, balloons, beauty, blogging, city life, eco-responsibility, environment, Hamilton Heights, humor, Little Murders, New york, NY in the '70s, paper bags, plastic, trees
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ANOTHER PART OF THE ISLAND
The other night I did my friend Joyce a favor and traveled down most of Manhattan from my home on 152nd Street to Wooster and Broome to take down the garbage for her elderly parents. Joyce was working in upstate … Continue reading
THE LAND OF HILLS AND CHURCHES
Exactly a month ago Danusia and I moved from Williamsburg Brooklyn to Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. The neighborhoods are worlds apart, but they each have their own interesting character. That’s what makes New York such a great place to live, you … Continue reading
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