Manhattan on my wall

manhattan on my wall, Originally uploaded by moirabot
NewYorkia is accumulating in various corners of my house. See also:

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Bridges

suspense, Originally uploaded by mudpig
Andrew recommends Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (pictured).
See also Dave Frieder’s photos & social history of the construction & the facts.
There are lots of bridges in NYC.

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It’s up to you

Karaoke Dokey!, Originally uploaded by Muppitz
Karaoke last night at Andrew’s opening was full of NY-related duets with B. Completely failed at “New York, New York” (sorry Frankie, the Cat Power version has spoiled me for remembering what the actual tune is), and didn’t do much better with Englishman in New York (sorry, Quentin). Later, [...]

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Connecting

Farmers Market @ Union Square, NYC, Originally uploaded by Hardcore Shutterbug
B says my farmers’ market reminds her of New York. She’s thinking of Union Square, where she found real people in the big city, and gluten-free things to eat.
This morning, the strawberry people were back at the market, for the first time since last [...]

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No Island

NY versus Sydney, different but the same. Mankind is No Island was shot on a cellphone, on the streets of the two cities, and recently won the top prize at Tropfest NY.

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Gotham

Gotham City, Originally uploaded by Dublin Ninja
It seems so obvious to say that it’s barely worth saying – that there’s always something to say about New York, though so much has been said about it. The city is a mass of gridded streets crossed with layers of subway, streets, apartments, rooftops, shot through with [...]

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C&K BACK

To be remembered as recommendations from the returned couple:

Provincetown atop Cape Cod
Vegan eating establishments – names to come

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