Tag Archives: Brooklyn

More Bridge P@^n

Sorry that I am kind obsessed with bridges, at the moment, because of the book that I’m reading. If you are sick of hearing about them, feel free to change the channel. I’m taking a break from blabbing about the Brooklyn Bridge for a minute to share this outstanding time-lapse video of the Manhattan Bridge. … Continue reading More Bridge P@^n

Roebling quote of the week

I mentioned previously that I had recently started a new book about the conception and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. As it turns out, the bridge was the brainchild of the Prussian immigrant architect/engineer/genius named John Roebling. The construction was overseen by himself and his son Washington Roebling, who evidently was equally gifted. John actually … Continue reading Roebling quote of the week

Brooklyn Aquarium and Mermaid Parade

Saturday was a banger, in these parts. Although we slept in a little bit on Saturday (which we were allowed to, since it was raining), we made every minute count, for the rest of the day. We trekked out to Brooklyn for the Mermaid Parade, and decided to check out the Brooklyn Aquarium, first. It … Continue reading Brooklyn Aquarium and Mermaid Parade

Who Hasn’t Felt the Urge to Leave a note like this one?

[Revenge in Brooklyn Heights. Photo via Flickr/dangottesman via Curbed] I thought this note was great. I was also glad that the person who penned the note had the self control to leave the note (albeit, penned on packing tape), rather than resorting to actually breaking the windshield. I came out to a deep key scratch … Continue reading Who Hasn’t Felt the Urge to Leave a note like this one?