There is something very reassuring about the road. It’s probably the same feeling I get when I think about the pavement – it keeps the ground from falling away from…
Many different colours make up the tapestry that is Wythe Ave, but one particular hue predominates – brown. This post is a celebration to brown, in all its earthy shades…
Another thing I notice in New York, particularly in Williamsburg – so many people smoke. And they leave their cigarette butts and empty cigarette packs everywhere.
The final element is Earth / 土 (pronounced tu), existing in both the Greek and Chinese traditions. In both traditions, the element refers to soil – that which gives life.…
The fourth element, existing solely in the Chinese tradition is 木 (pronounced mu), which means “Wood,” as well as “Tree,” and quite possible, “Forest.” It is the first element in…
There is flurry of construction going on on Wythe Ave, almost exclusively related to the development of new condominium complexes. I thought I’d take photos of scaffolding, just to give…
A fundamental but often overlooked aspect of the street – the bricks that are used to construct its buildings. If you look a little closer, you will find that they…
The street where you live is probably the most mundane thing in the world. You’ve seen it a million times. You think you know everything there is to know about…