Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Mars Bar R.I.P.

For those residing outside of New York City as well as recent arrivals, the loss of an aging dive bar in the East Village is probably a welcome thing. It's ugly isn't it? Who wants that around? The Mars Bar was the final remnant of a neighborhood that once included CBGBs, the original Knitting Factory, and various haunts of the Beats and other NYC literary notables. But ever since Mayor Bloomberg got his hands on the Landmark Preservation Society, potential landmarks have dropped like bombs over Dresden. No neighborhood is spared the erection of blue glass condos and endless banks, drug stores and yogurt shops.
The spirit of New York lies comatose on a gurney in the Lower East Side; long live New York.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Up David Byrne's

As a writer I get to speak with interesting people, like David Byrne. This photo is in his staircase.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

the happy Danes

The Danes rank higher in every global statistic, enjoy greater financial satisfaction and better overall quality of life than Americans. What's not to smile about? See more of their party here.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Vikings!

See more of my Copenhagen photo album here

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Copenhagen Opera Hall

for more of this magical city, see here.

Monday, July 11, 2011

the other side of Copenhagen

Mad street art. For canal shots, beautiful architecture and royal digs, please see my FLicker Collection here.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

8th street and 6th Avenue

Sunday, July 3, 2011

yesteryear

My older siblings, before I arrived to make their lives curious...