Tag Archives: Manhattan

Too many Teslas in my town

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Naomi

Remember when I spotted two Teslas parked on the same short block in my neighborhood?  That was back in May. Since then, I seem to have developed an uncharacteristic interest in cars. No, not how they rate or drive or … Continue reading →

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Brief notes from a plague town

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Naomi

I’ve discovered a new exercise regimen accommodating to isolation and social distancing. I’m not going to tell you about it because I don’t assume anyone should or will pay attention to what I’m doing, or that anyone should assume I’m … Continue reading →

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Sorry, everyone — but Manhattan is small

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Naomi

Several reminders from Harper’s Index for July 2018 (yeah, I know, I’m way behind because of minor distractions like the #ReignoftheMadDon and collateral activity involving Julian Assange, et al): Estimate combined square footage of all the self-storage units in the … Continue reading →

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