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Overheard: 7 disappointing friends, 2 stolen bathing suits, and breathtaking incompetence

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The other day, I struck eavesdropping gold. I was in O Cafe, my spot on the corner where I’ve been trying to go once a day to spend some time working (gasp) outside the house. I usually stay for about an hour, which is how long you get free internet there. I like the change […]

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eavesdropping, New York City, on the street

Gotta be on time for yelling in public.

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Yesterday was a good day for people yelling in public. I don’t mean they were having a good day. Judging from the yelling, two out of three were not. But it was a good day for spotting them. There was the lady, trim, groomed, late 50s, designer bag, skinny jeans — the picture of a middle-aged, upper middle […]

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business, New York City, on the street, work

An argument about an argument on Washington Sq Park

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“Who escalated first? WHO ESCALATED FIRST?” “You obviously think I escalated first.” “When you said that penises make immoral decisions, that was incredibly offensive.” “Your anger impinged upon me, bitch. I’m not apologizing because you still haven’t apologized to me!” “This stuff is not spoken, but it is so felt by me.” “You keep calling […]

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New York City, on the street

Long walks, white legs, exposed genitals and junkies: summer of 2015

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This summer, I’m a restaurant widow. My husband, Steven, kicked off the season by opening a new restaurant in Soho right after Memorial Day. (Sessanta in the SIXTY Soho hotel. Tell them I sent you!) When your spouse has just opened a restaurant, you don’t see them much. I know, “restaurant widow” is not at all a […]

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New York City, on the street, random personal

If you shout, I get to listen.

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The woman waiting for her cappuccino was standing at the counter, facing squarely into the work station, yelling to the barista. “YEAH, NOW I’M RETHINKING IT, I’M RETHINKING THE WHOLE THING!” Her cappuccino? She wanted to switch to a latte? But her tone wasn’t the slightly higher, “excuse me” pitch you use when you ask […]

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New York City, on the street

This is some weird-ass sexual harassment.

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I’m used to getting catcalls on the street. I’m sorry, that was a typo. I meant to write, I used to get catcalls on the street. These days, if I hear someone yell something lewd or make a kissy sound, I roll my eyes like I always did, then realize that’s presumptuous and do the 16 […]

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New York City, on the street, random personal

Not a good sign.

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There are only two ways this sign can be pronounced: “doe doe,” as in the dodo bird (at best), or “doo doo.” As in, doo doo.

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marketing, New York City, on the street language, marketing, New York City, signage

Best rice pudding signs ever.

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Rarely do I post a photo or video not to just make fun of it. In fact, I’ve often mocked this place, Rice, on Spring Street.

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marketing, New York City, on the street marketing, New York City, signage

Still Life With Crackhead Stuff

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I was walking along Bleecker Street yesterday and just had to snap this photo. Then, some dopey tourist saw me taking the picture and whipped out his own camera. Copycat. I hate it when people copy. He must have thought we’d both stumbled on a tableau of unexpected, urban beauty. Actually, I wanted to document […]

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on the street crackheads, drugs, New York City, on the street

For real?

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Have you ever passed a pudding stone? I hear it’s very painful.

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