Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about ancestors. The spirits of the ancestors of the Canarsee and Nyack who live in this part of the world. But also of my own ancestors, whose blood continues to course through my veins. … Continue reading
I would credit these dancers if I knew their names. I love seeing dance performed outdoors. One of the pleasures of living in New York City in spring time is that you never know when you’re going to cross paths … Continue reading
It’s not as if we had much of a winter. And it’s way too early, but Bay Ridge has suddenly burst into bloom. The tiny red buds on the vines grow into beautiful leaves which people have warned me is … Continue reading
photos by Karen Shapiro
One thing that I love about summer time in Bay Ridge is watching this little corn field come to life. It’s just someone’s front yard and the light isn’t exactly spectacular, but every year they grow beautiful corn. Since I … Continue reading
Lola and I were on the road at 6:00 a.m. We left Brooklyn for Patchogue, where her students were going to dance at a Competition. Because of the early hour, we made good time on the road and arrived at … Continue reading
I seldom ride the subway to 86th Street, but last weekend I did. When I exited, I saw these mosaics for the first time. They really knocked me out. There are no real icons to represent Bay Ridge, other than … Continue reading
Mural from the East Village – Chico and Joel “Most civilizations of the world, for most of human history have seen the world in terms of relatedness and connection. And if there’s one thing the Rights of Mother Earth is … Continue reading
