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…
The third element is water, existing in a symbiotic relationship with fire. In Chinese, this is 水 (pronounced shui). Water is represented by fire sprinklers, water bodies big and small,…
The second element for the Ancient Greeks, and the first for the Ancient Chinese, was Fire / 火 (pronounced huo). Fire is represented on Wythe Ave as emergency fire towers,…
I thought I would kick off the month of March with a week-long theme on the Elements, both from the Classical (Greek) tradition and from ancient Chinese Philosophy. To recap:…
It occurred to me some days ago that this year, 2012, is a Leap Year; a phenomenon that takes place once every 4 years. It occurred to me also that…
I’ve noticed also that I haven’t yet attempted a non-visual way of seeing this month. And so this – an aural map of Wythe Ave (sort of) – is my…
I realise I haven’t yet attempted a Conceptual post this month, and so I’d thought today’s be the day. I didn’t really know what to expect until I passed a…
Doing a post on CCTV cameras made me think of the many other actual eyes that populate Wythe Ave. Here are just over a dozen of these eyes, peeking out…
Another fixture on Wythe Ave and possibly on every street in every major city – CCTV cameras, or, as I like to call them, the Eyes of Democracy. They are…
It is Williamsburg’s most significant landmark of Williamsburg, and yet it only occupies but one block along Wythe Ave. Here are a few views of the most beautiful bridge in…
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