BKLYN BKYARD

SATORIAL CHALLENGE - MY NEW ‘UNIFORM’

Over drinks, a fellow coworker struck up a conversation about her daily ‘uniform’ with friends a few weeks ago. Born of this conversation was the experiment Six Items or Less challenging people to wear only six items (or less) for a month.

Since Heidi, said coworker, closely works and sits near me, I happily agreed to participate, along with 90 others from around the globe. You can follow the experiment on the blog and will soon be able to read about it in Good Magazine and here.

How does this relate to the bkyard you ask - well, for the next month every picture will look like it was taken on the same day.

City pianos in practice - below my office in Tribeca. Well done NYC.

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Play Me, I’m Yours: New York City 2010 / June 21 - July 5th

beginning at 9 am today, there will be 60 pianos placed around the city for the public to enjoy.  isn’t this wonderful? 

Maps of pianos click here

Very cool. Go and play. 

Mentioned earlier this week; I spent last weekend in the ‘sota. This is relevant for Bklyn Bkyard because it helps explain (and illustrate above) why I spend so much time in my bkyard - and value having it living in NYC.

WEDNESDAY ENVY

A recent article in NY Mag highlights outdoor spaces around the city. A few stand outs.

Another Bklyn Bkyard:

California Inspired Garden:

One-man Green Market:

BKYARD HELP (VIA UNPLGGD)

The experts at Unplggd (a blog by AT) have asked what help people would like with their outdoor spaces. Log your questions and hang-tight for some answers…

GPOYW:

Taking a second to enjoy the ‘moment’ [read: whiskey]

TUESDAY DINNER (AND SUBSEQUENT FIRE PARTY)

First day back from MN: work, joey walk, gym, dinner:

And then this happened, and we got some house guests. Impromptu Tuesday night party. 

Successful day.

Stopped by the St. Paul Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Bagel, Latte and fresh beef jerky; welcome back to Minnesota. 

If you’re in the area, definitely worth the stop. 

[Shitty quality via my crackberry]

AT 35,000 FEET - NO BKYARD IN SITE

The last four days were a success. We dug out 25-years worth of junk from the depths of the basement to the crevices of the attic; and then some.

Between trips from the basement to the garage, I was able to appreciate the open space, rich greenery and a few relaxing areas of my childhood house; while draining a few whiskey-7’s. 

And despite my complaining, I had a blast (sore back and all).

[All this from 35,000 feet as the nose of the plane heads East]