It's gotta be the pinstripes

Writing this blog has been fun for me. It started as a simple video I made to pass some time and answer a question I hear a lot. Yes, I love living in Brooklyn. Yes, I spend more time in Brooklyn than any other part of town. But this doesn't mean that I don't go to the city.

I took y'all there for the Loving Day Celebration. I figured I take you for the Yankee ticker tape parade. I was going to do a lot more video, but the crowd was intense. A lot of pushing and shoving not to mention cursing, you know, New Yorkers being New Yorkers. It was difficult trying to get just a picture. Enjoy...



Sorry for the delay in the editing and posting of this edition. I just went thru a crazy move. That's a whole different blog of it's own.

Still haven't seen any 6 foot pigeons...

I am going to join in the fun of the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street.The well-known children's show has had quite an impact on me, from the games I played as a child to a certain nickname I had. But that's another story all together. Plus also, I have a different blog to post that story. I mean this is called Why I Love Brooklyn. I am posting it on this site for one simple reason. After live in the borough for more than two years, the show makes me think that the Bk was the inspiration for the block. I've seen a lot of crazy characters, especially coming from Detroit, but not quite as colorful as those from BK...

Take notes, yellow cabs

I have taken the dollar cabs (last time it was a $1.50, but people still call them dollar cabs) on a few occasions. They are an interesting ride to say the least. If you don't sit quick enough, it can be a bumpy ride. (My girl didn't complain when i fell in her lap) The door system always fascinates me. (On my rides, the drive usually has some rope system rigged) They are usually crowded but it never bothered me. Mainly because pretty girls tend to take them. Even with the ladies I have met on them, I never came across one as fun as the dollar cab demo ride.









Keep 'em coming, Joe
www.dollarvandemos.com

Proud to be a part of the Renaissance

The shop know as Brooklyn Renaissance (BKR) is more than what the eye would have you believe. You walk in and it looks like a small boutique. A few shirts, jackets and some nice decor would make you think that it doesn't stand out.

What you don't see is the creative spirit in the people behind the place. If you have a vision for your own style, they have many means to make it happen. If you are an aspiring artist without an image, they can help guide you to it.







Don't take my word for it, stop by and check 'em out for yourself.
C train to Franklin
1049 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Growing pains

So I went and did. I started contributing to another blog site. But don't be mad faithful followers. They helped me to get some attention, so I want to help them become stronger as best I can. The site is dumbonyc.com and they have been more than supportive. I know it is just one neighborhood that has went through a lot of changes. Some may even argue that Dumbo is now more Manhattan than it is Brooklyn. (in some ways, they may be right) But don't worry, I will still continue to explore more of Brooklyn. (so many other parts of Bk I have been meaning to do a video of)

In the mean time, I wanted to give you the chance to see it before they broadcast it tomorrow. Enjoy...