Tag Archives: nyc
Tug Life
Our friend Chris Baker was featured this week on PDN’s blog. His stunning photographs of NYC harbor are such an interesting perspective and feature an angle of the city that many of us aren’t privy to. I would encourage you to find and follow him on Instagram to get consistent features of his watery view. Kudos to @flemso for the article title and @c_risch for making it happen.
via PDN
Brooklyn Wine Exchange
One of the gems of our neighborhood is this incredible wine shop. Full of helpful staff and an interesting selection of wine and spirits I find myself finding an excuse to shop here at least once a week. I particularly love their large table that features a selection of approximately 12 whites and 12 reds of varying prices and types; it encourages me to try something new often, knowing that I can trust the recommendation.
Here is a recent story about the shop, how it came to be, and what the owner feels is important.
Lady of Leisure
During my day off last Thursday after running a few errands I did something I had always wanted to do since living in NYC….up on the High Line I lay on one of the wooden chaises and read for over an hour. During prior visits I had always been envious of people lounging in such a beautiful spot, enjoying the park with no where to go. Last Thursday I was one of those people and it was absolutely indulgent to read, relax, and watch all of the mid-day activity above 10th Avenue.
This park is still one of my favorite places here.
Begin Again
Mutually Accountable Excellence
Perhaps it is because of my work with self-organizing teams or my brother-in-law’s profession, either way I found this article fascinating.
On a nuclear submarine deep under the ice, the view was quite stunning.
My strongest impression, though, was experiencing something you see too little of these days on land: “Excellence.” You’re riding in a pressurized steel tube undersea. If anyone turns one knob the wrong way on the reactor or leaves a vent open, it can be death for everyone. This produces a unique culture among these mostly 20-something submariners. As one officer put it: “You become addicted to integrity.” There is zero tolerance for hiding any mistake. The sense of ownership and mutual accountability is palpable.
Hurricane Sandy
All of us are home on this Monday waiting for the worst of Hurricane Sandy to arrive and move on. The winds and rain are anticipated to be quite intense once the storm hits land and combines with tonight’s high tide. The rivers (both East and Hudson) have already exceeded their respective barriers, schools are closed through Tuesday, and public transport is suspended for known future. This is baby’s first Hurricane….though his typical day of pooping/sleeping/eating is not in any way affected (though mum is pleased that Ben is home for company).
Manhattan Streets primer
Evens go East (est)
Odds go West (ouest)
Looking back at Manhattan from the TV on the Radio show (Taken with Instagram at Williamsburg Waterfront at East River State Park)