Times Square Crazy of the Day

Crazy is a strong word for this fella. Simplistically practical is what this man is. Why need a fancy prosthetic leg when an orange traffic cone does the trick?! The cone doesn't really match his sailor hat, but it is free and the durable orange plastic is guaranteed to last a good 20 blocks (not to mention the fabulous reflectors on the sides that will be a valuable source of safety).
Bravo my friend! Way to be resourceful!

Homeless People that make me Smile

Well hello there sir. How are you? Your long face and droopy eyes tell me you have had a long day. Did you have a busy day saving all garbage from the streets of New York? Did you catch every NYC garbage can along 7th avenue? I can tell it bothers you to see innocent trash being tossed to the side without a second thought. You truly have a passion to save all waste city wide and I applaud your efforts. You are right, I can't believe what some people call "junk" and just throw in the garage to be swallowed alive by the waste management trucks. McDonald's cups, pizza boxes, gum wrappers, these products have feelings too! Who knows were they would be today if it wasn't for you dedicating your life to saving them from destruction and giving them a happy home on top of your head. That used napkin looks so proud perched on top of the mound. And to think, that napkin could be in some land fill in Staten Island right now!!! A suburb is no place for a used paper product. What kind of life would that be?

Thank you! Thank you for all your hard work city wide.
Napkins, straw wrappers, cups and candy wrappers world wide are cheering for ya!

Sleepy City

This is the city that never sleeps. The air is filled with the flashing lights of Times Square, smokey exhaust puffing from the over sized buses, the fresh smell of delicious treats from every restaurant, bar, and bakery, and the welcoming sound of entertainment from the heart of Broadway to the amateur streets of the East Village. In the town that encourages working hard and playing hard, it is always refreshing to catch New Yorkers going against the norm. These local sleepy heads are enjoying the day with a nap and some fresh air! What better way to truly enjoy the city then with a little New York dirt and grass (or New York garbage depending on your preference) and enjoying a little shut eye!

Dog of the Week

Homeless People that make me Smile

Star light, star bright
First first homeless man I see tonight
I wish he may, I wish he might
Wear more than undies on the street tonight.

Dog of the Week

Looks like another sad story of a young boy who has turned to the streets. A sad scene known all too well on the lonely streets of NYC: obedience class drop out, hung out with the wrong muts and got stuck on a long road of drugs, alcohol and prostitution. It's now just him, the clothes on his back, and his dog bowl. Have a heart and drop a buck or a biscuit for Hunter.

Times Square Crazy of the Day

You will have to take my word on this. This jolly man stood in the middle of Broadway with a hat made of feathers and did bird calls. Fortunately, traffic had stopped for a red light, so he was able to take up the entire street with calling all birds in the metropolitan area. He had huge colorful peacock feathers that stuck up in the air. His free hand cupped his mouth as he showed off his best bird call that would put Alabama turkey hunters to shame. I watched mothers grab their kids and pull them far away from the scene. I got excited and grabbed my cell phone! I snapped a picture a little late while he was just finishing his calls.

With my camera mid shot, an elderly business man next to me laughed and said, "you must not be from here." I looked over my shoulder and smiled, "Actually, I do live here. I just like taking pictures of crazy people on my lunch break."
He laughed hard then when he finally caught his breathe said, "I can't believe you haven't run out of film!"

******Update******
9/26/07
New pic of our feathered friend! Yes, he is still flying around the city!