South St between Beekman St and Peck Slip

(Photos by Joe) I wanted to post some photos of this section of South Street, because it’s the focus of the next story in Episode 30. Here is the first story in that series: Milk Toast.   Here are my STORIES and PHOTOS

River to River Festival

(Snapshot of www.RiverToRiverNYC.com/Events) If you’re looking for some good cheap fun in NYC, then you must visit RiverToRiverNYC.com/Events. They sponsor loads of free concerts mainly at South Street Seaport, and on their site also list many other great events happening in Lower Manhattan. Here are my STORIES and PHOTOS

Cover for my E-Book

(The Virgin King E-book cover) The above is my first try at a cover for my e-book that I will put up on Amazon.com in a week or so. I found a photo of young Henry VIII and made a few changes using Photoshop. I’m not satisfied, but it will do for the time being.  <<Click [...]

Milk Toast

(Wavertree sailing ship/South Street Seaport, NYC - Photos by Joe) At the South Street Seaport to meet my friends, I was aware a tall white guy had tailed me since I came out of the Fulton Street subway station that was a four block walk. To be certain, I moved away from the sparse, early evening crowd [...]

Upper NY Bay & Narrows from Staten Island

(Photos by Joe) These photos were from the end of Hylan Boulevard past Bay Street by the Alice Austen House.   Here are my STORIES and PHOTOS

Coney Island Mermaid Parade

(Mermaid Parade – 6-19-10) I’ve never been to this parade, but it looks like a lot of fun. I probably should go to this type of stuff and post my own photos and videos.  (Mermaid Photos – uncredited) Related posts: Episode Six – May 2009 (Coney Magic) Ghost Breath of Coney Island Photos: Various Coney [...]

Blue Mango “Live” at Manny’s Bake Shop

  (Blue Mango performs Shania Twain’s “Man I Feel Like a Woman”) I saw my friend Sal’s (guitar) band last night at Manny’s Bake Shop in Queens. They played covers along with a few Filipino songs. They were very good. The lead singer’s name is Bessie. She has a fantastic voice and really has a great [...]

Mumford and Sons

  (“Sigh No More” in-store at Rise Records Bristol) Mumford and Sons’ cd Sigh No More has quickly become my newest favorite of all-time. Here are two great videos. (Official “Winter Winds” video) (Mumford and Sons – uncredited) Here are my STORIES and PHOTOS

St Paul’s / Alba House in Staten Island

(Alba House – Photos by Joe) St. Paul’s design looks like it was inspired by the utilitarian, concrete buildings from the heyday of the old Soviet Union. It is located at 2187 Victory Blvd in Staten Island. Here are my STORIES and PHOTOS

Mumford and Sons – “Little Lion Man” video

I just got Mumford and Sons’ debut cd “Sigh No More.” On the first listen I loved it! It’s folky yet modern… You must buy it! Here are my STORIES and PHOTOS

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