June 29 2010
I gave Matt my camera so he could take a few shots of us. I’m hardly ever ready to relinquish the role as memory-capturer, but today was a special occasion. This marks my last day with the StoryCorps’ team. We only gathered three times during my tenure at StoryCorps. We met for training, [...]
May 23 2010
Peeking out in the middle of the day.
May 14 2010
You look good as a Shepard.
May 13 2010
“What are you getting?”
“Tacos.”
“Which?”
“Cochinita. You?”
“Carnitas. And then Camaron al mojo de ajo. And then carne asada. Probably a lengua taco. And then I’ll finish off with another carnitas, camaron con chipotle and rajas taco. Do you want to order appetizers first?”
“Whoa.”
May 12 2010
I’m not allergic to stencil-cats.
May 11 2010
Is this the most menacing collection of headshots you’ve ever seen?
May 11 2010
Shark bar, Shark Lounge, Spring Lounge, or whatever you’d like to call it, is a place you should definitely visit, but never want to love. They serve vodka/club soda in pint glasses here.
May 8 2010
I’m breaking the rules by showcasing a photo I didn’t take, but it was my birthday and I was busy having a blast. To salute you – amigos, compadres, comadres, familia – I’ve included a slideshow of the day. Most of these photos were taken by a drunken happy man filled with tinga [...]
May 7 2010
Seen walking through the Meat Packing District after a Highline stroll.
May 6 2010
Shake Shack demands patience. You wait in line, order and then you assume the meal will leave you teetering back in your chair, smiling, with the look of someone who needs a nap. In our case, we were pensive, agitated and frustrated about not ordering two burgers. Most places allow for a quick [...]
May 5 2010
Every Cinco de Mayo party should come with a NorteƱo band.
May 4 2010
My old neighborhood. Every ice cream truck should have rims.
May 3 2010
I heard the music. Revaz and I walked over.
I lived a few blocks from here the first time I ever moved to New York City. One night, after a night of collective debauchery and running up bar tabs I couldn’t afford, I passed through Washington Square Park shivering and staggering. It was [...]
May 2 2010
You’d hate to walk with me in a city plastered with provocativeness.
May 1 2010
SB1070 gives the people intended to protect us the power to scrutinize us by the color of our skin. Ignorance tells them we all look alike. Reality tells us we’re a diverse and vibrant people.
April 30 2010
It’s the end of the month and this year is flying by way too fast.
April 29 2010
I’m not sure the Tlacoyo before departure was a great idea.
April 28 2010
For one of their songs, there was a mention of “burning bodies” and “beautiful” and “Kilimanjaro.” I expected something painful and haunting, but sweet and melodic is what we heard instead.
April 27 2010
The first night back is always the most turbulent one.
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