May 19, 2023
The Witte Marine Equipment Company was once the only marine salvage yard in New York City. But they could not dismantle and resell crafts as quickly as all kinds of industries were dumping them off. The result, a variety of historic ships still sit on what is now known as Read more…
January 30, 2023
Well, January is over… and the short but mighty month of February ushers us close to spring like a time machine. Because it’s always gone in a flash. Before we dive in, some outtakes from January 2023’s archive in my three favorite boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, & Staten Island. Manhattan On Read more…
June 26, 2021
With my mermaid top crafting moving along, I have been having plenty of mermaid photoshoots. It’s kind of my new favorite thing to do. So many shoots have been on Staten Island because 4 of my mermaids live there… and it’s convenient for me. The moon showed up. I’ve decided Read more…
May 16, 2020
With such a hefty toll to cross into Staten Island, I like to make ‘er pay up–justify the antenna money grab with an enriching stop even if the Island is not my final destination. Such was the case when my friend and I embarked upon a road trip to several Read more…
January 20, 2020
With water-repellant pants and some tall rubber boots, I return to the marshes off Arthur Kill in Rossville to see more of the rusting marine refuse. I first explored the distant ships in 2018, but was ill-equipped to venture near them. With a cold, partially frozen ground and said uniform, Read more…
October 13, 2018
My partner in special ed combat and ultra-rare fellow INFJ is a Staten Islander. So today she was my expert guide, uncovering the best of all the things on the island I like–abandoned stuff, scenic beauty, and vegan options. First, we split a quick lunch at Dosa Garden in Tompkinsville. I was Read more…