To update a previous post:
Newsday reports that the Moondance Diner has safely arrived in its new home, home on the range. The diner traveled for 7 days, went through 9 states, and suffered only a few broken windows.
The local paper calls it "Wyoming's newest landmark," and quotes a resident who says, "I think this is about the coolest thing I've ever seen...I just love the idea of it and I can't wait until they get the Moondance open." And new owner Cheryl Pierce promises to give it "a little Wyoming love" and "shine it up like a new penny."
This poignant video of the diner arriving in Wyoming brings tears to my eyes. It's so good to see that the true New York will still be loved -- if not in our own city, then somewhere in the world.
Monday, August 20, 2007
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Hey Jeremiah,
I like your blog, and share your love for the East Village. My dad was delivered by midwife in a walk-up on 6th Street between 1st Ave. and Avenue A 100 years ago next month. Unfortunately, I can't afford to live in the city that nurtured my forebears.
If you wanna swap links, just leave a comment on my blog.
All the best,
Michael
thanks michael--your dad was born about a block away from me.
your name isn't linking to your blog. what's the url?
Hey Jeremiah,
The URL is http://ohenrosan.blogspot.com
Many thanks!
Michael
Jeremiah, this is not pertinent to the Moondance, but did you read that the community board around Columbia U. voted strongly against its program of exapnsion into the 125st--135street area. I don't really know what the ramifications are of this, or just how specifically it thwarts the plans of Columbia U., but I think this is a very productive sign. If anything is coming out of this aggrandizing that realtors are demonstrating all over the city, I think that community groups are understanding that they must fight against this, and many are taking strong stands. A lot of damage has been done, but atleast there is an awareness by many people of how they are being used. This might have ramifications that are positive in the coming years. It will be hard to undue all that has been done, but I think there are some hopeful signs.
Bob Landau blog: www.cotyboy-bob.blogspot.com
bob, thanks for the info. i don't understand what it means either, but it sounds good. i am not, however, an optimist.
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