about our town – Page 2 – Walk with Me, Too

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It was occupied by a series of hospital facilities not so long ago. There was a VA facility just under the 59th Street Bridge, which was accessible by an elevator from the bridge walkway.

Once development started, nearly every inch of the waterfront was taken over by bulky apartment buildings.

I am not a student of Roosevelt Island, but I think they were mostly coops. There is a short bridge to Queens on the eastern shore. A tram and a subway line go to-and-from Manhattan. These are met by a bus that circumnavigates the island.

It’s a dense landscape but a pleasant view from the East River Esplanade.

Aging in place

These homes are old, gnarled, and exotic. They are clearly, as are so many historic properties, a challenge to maintain. It’s also a challenge for an owner getting older to tackle their steps and the 3 storeys of living space they encompass.

Where have I been?

An instrument for measurement, but where is its proprietor?

So here I am walking…

I have no pictures for you but a couple of anecdotes from this morning.

Generally, UPS and FedEx employ friendly and polite drivers.

Not this guy.

While aggressively pushing his cart of deliveries behind a man walking along, this FedEx miscreant was shouting “Muévelo” as if the road were his alone.

A man passed me wearing a t shirt emblazoned Brooklyn Seltzer Museum. I am a huge fan of Hal’s. Wonder if that qualifies an exhibit.

Burt has told me of the magical seltzer deliveries his mother orchestrated. His favorite was the strawberry syrup.

We should reference the Barbershop Museum to this sighting. So I will.