The NYC Nomad

9th Street Community Garden, Alphabet City I know, I know – I spend a week in each neighborhood that I live in.  But since I’ve spent so much time in Alphabet City I thought rather than a simple recap post, I’d do an NY Times style 36 hours piece – only in this case its [...]

Graphic Credit:  Juli Sombat from Red Hook It’s been quite a year since I packed up, hit the road, and decided to become an urban nomad.  I’ve lived in over 35 neighborhoods in and around NYC and recently hit my fifth borough (Staten Island, at last!). I’m celebrating by having a get together at Idle Hands Bar (which has over 50 beers [...]

As much fun as nomadding is, its not without its challenges.  Some are more easily dealt with than others (mail and laundry, for instance).  But one thing I can’t really overcome is when family or friends come to town.  I used to really enjoy inflating an Aerobed in my old apartment for family and friends, [...]