Wen and I went for a huge walk around Brooklyn today. In honor of a recent NY Times article on Crown Heights, we decided to wander over and check out the historic district (PDF). It – plus surrounding Bed Stuy – are a truly unique area and well worth a visit; here are some photos.… Continue reading Brooklyn Walk
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Celebrate the Solstice with Stop Motion
Wen and I recently bought a new camera with the intention of, among other things, learning how to do stop motion photography. Here’s the first effort; given that it’s the summer solstice, we thought a quick video of the setting sun might be appropriate.
Ah, Another Beautiful Sunset
It’s Friday evening and the sun is slipping westward. Once again Wen and I are being treated to a spectacular sunset. This is definitely one of the most positive unintended consequences of our move to Brooklyn…
Borough Food
A recent New York Times article inspired a weekend visit to Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens in search of good food – and what a trip it was. I’m sitting on my couch feeling like a sated pig, so here’s a list of places to check out: Stinky Brooklyn 261 Smith St Meat. Cheese. Repeat. I bought some… Continue reading Borough Food