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Catch the pigeon

May 19, 2008 – 11:59 am

I went on the latest BCUE walking tour of Bushwick, this time focusing on the southern tip of the neighborhood. Bushwick Specialist Adam Schwartz (of upfromflames fame) led some 20-odd folks around, getting down to the Trinity Cemetery and up to Irving Square Park, going through the side streets along the way. I'm not sure [...]

By Jimmy Legs | Also posted in BCUE, Brooklyn, Gentrification, Walking Tours | Comments (0)

Why is this night different from all other nights?

April 16, 2008 – 10:18 am

The J train has turned out to be one of the better lines in the city, but don't tell anybody. I'd rather that stay our little secret. Let the people go on fulling up petition after petition to improve the G train in the hopes that the MTA will ever give a hoot. The fewer [...]

By Jimmy Legs | Also posted in Gentrification, Holidays, Mass Transit | Comments (0)

I'm still Jenny from the block

February 26, 2008 – 12:18 pm

Hey does anybody attend their Block Association meetings? I finally did a couple weeks ago. Sorta. When we moved in at the end of 2006 we received a flyer for the meeting, but we didn't make it. We didn't see another flyer until a month ago, so I decided I better make it to this [...]

By Jimmy Legs | Also posted in Cat Fixin', Mobile Spay Clinic, Neighbors | Comments (0)

Say it soft and it's almost like praying

February 25, 2008 – 1:52 pm

Gladys This one may not be as impressive, since the cat was more or less full grown when we first took her in. This is Gladys, who became the first stray to be taken in for the express purpose of spaying her and adopting her out. She showed up over the summer, with a litter [...]

By Jimmy Legs | Also posted in Before and After, Cats, Strays | Comments (0)

Where the cabs don't stop

February 22, 2008 – 11:32 am

Get out your shovels, originally uploaded by Jimmy Legs. So we finally got some real snow! I wonder how long it will last this time, the afternoon forecast is for "Wintry Mix" which always makes me think of "Winter Blend," the combo of cauliflower and broccoli sold in the Key Food frozen food section. So [...]

By Jimmy Legs | Also posted in Bad Stuff, BARC, Cars, Cat Fixin', Mass Transit, Weather | Comments (0)