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The Saturday Car Fire on the FDR

On Saturday, we attended a kids event in Lower Manhattan that involved a magic clown, a legendary rapper, and a dancing giant Elmo. Of course, video is forthcoming. Afterward we headed home on FDR Drive, which spans the east side … Continue reading

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Explain Your Current Life Situation in One Sentence

It’s 2:38 am, and I just finished hand-wringing our clothes to dry in the bathroom. As I type, I can feel the effects of the detergent starting to dry my hands, so I better type fast. Do they make a … Continue reading

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How to Squeeze 6 People into a Small Kitchen for Over an Hour

Just because your kitchen is small doesn’t mean that you can’t have a party. The Cool Fam squeezed in with two good friends on four IKEA folding chairs for a lunch of barbecue chicken sandwiches. We hope that it’s not … Continue reading

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A Mum’s Perspective on Pelham Bay in the Bronx

We’ve been Pelham Bay residents for a few months now, and in spite of the record snowfall, my thankfulness and enjoyment of this neighborhood is increasing.  I knew it sounded like a great place after googling it like mad in … Continue reading

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Three Scenes from Summer Streets (video)

A couple of weeks ago, we hit Summer Streets, where Park Avenue is closed to car traffic from 72nd Street down to the Brooklyn Bridge. We walked with Cool Friend Kristin. Here are three scenes from Summer Streets.

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