Category Archives: New York City

Goodbye, Coin-Operated Parking Meter

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Neil

On the morning I flew from JFK to Los Angeles, I noticed city workers up early in my neighborhood in Queens, drinking their coffee, already at work.  They were removing the coin-operated parking meters from the sidewalk, rooting them out … Continue reading →

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Favorite NYC Instagram Photos – Nov. 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Neil

November in NYC was balmy this year. I wore a t-shirt just two weeks ago, walking down Broadway. And then the tree went up in Rockefeller Center, the Christmas shoppers arrived, and winter finally arrived.  I like how the photos … Continue reading →

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Favorite NYC Instagram Photos – Oct. 2011

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Neil

 

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Climb

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Neil

I have so many goals that I want to push through (money! writing! hot babes!), but I lack the confidence to get what I want. This weekend, I was fascinated watching this kid climb up this fake rock at a … Continue reading →

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The Authenticity of Queens

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Neil

I have an acquaintance who is not very fond of Americans, seeing them as insular and parochial.  He is American himself, born in Ohio, and currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This acquaintance travels a great deal … Continue reading →

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My Week According to Me, 9/23/11

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Neil

The week started on a positive note.   I exercised for three days in a row.  I realize that isn’t a big accomplishment for those of you who compete in triathlons, but it was a goal that I gave myself over … Continue reading →

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My Week According to Me, 9/16/11

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Neil

As sure as a Republican candidate saying something stupid during a nationwide debate, summer changes to fall, and I just took out out a sweater stored in the back of my closet.  I am currently in New York until — … Continue reading →

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Change of Locale

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Neil

I’ll be in Los Angeles, at least through the month of August.

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This Week’s Favorite NYC Photos – Week Five

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Neil

Thanks for letting me share with you these NYC photos over the last two months. Next Thursday, I’m flying out to Los Angeles to take care of a few things left unsettled.  In the beginning of August, I will attend … Continue reading →

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Politically Correct Instagram Photography

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Neil

“Hello, would you mind if I take a photo of you walking across the street in that sexy polka dot dress so I can put it on Istagram, a photo sharing app on the internet, so thousands of strangers can … Continue reading →

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