And that there is exactly why I never have people in my photos! So glad you took the time to find some people to talk to and that nobody menaced you with a firearm. Great reporting as always!
“A few readers, meanwhile, wrote to say they’d rather not subscribe through Substack because they don’t like the platform’s content moderation policies”
These people are hypocrites and they should be ashamed of themselves. Sorry. It’s terrible to me that they want to take advantage of the awesome infrastructure of this platform while patting themselves on the back about how “principled” they are. If they hate Substack that much, maybe they should find some other place to read excellent writing like yours.
They’re here because Substack supports great writing. Without the platform, it would be harder to find work like yours (which I enjoy greatly!).
Thanks Anne for the introduction to https://theneighborhoods.substack.com/. I have subscribed. As for Meadowmere, it’s the people as, with you, it always is.
You do with a pen what an artist does with a brush or a photographer with a camera when it comes to people (the lack of commas is deliberate). And Rob Stephenson might not do people but he can do groundhogs! And there was me thinking they were desert rats, but then I am Englishman living very close to the top of a hill!🐰
Your post is a perfect companion piece to Rob Stephenson's visual essay of Meadowmere. He gave us the history, the lay-of-the-land, stories of eels and other curiosities; you provide the colourful dialogue with the local residents. I'll call them the "tidal people." Instead of waving you off with their shotguns, they opened up to you in such interesting ways. I'm not sure I'd like to live there, but getting to visit Meadowmere through your post is just fine. You are so good at what you do, Anne.
It’s wild that I’ve been here this long without a hint this neighborhood existed. It’s time to expand my world a few steps beyond “campus and skatepark.” Especially when the skatepark’s next to campus.
It seems lightly haunted, which has appeal to my crossed wires. There are hints of a Lovecraft panic attack.
Woo! This looks like New Orleans to me! I saw the puddle photo and thought, Oh--home :) Living on moontime and watertime can be so rewarding -- akin to living on a boat which I have done. I am so glad you investigated this little bit of NYC, Anne. And Aharon, thank you, thank you--how tickled I was to see a Henry James joke as there are not too many out there. I'm gonna have a happy Monday now--thanks!
I always loved "odd", including the numbers. Thank you, Anne, for taking us to this decidedly peculiar place, describing it so illuminatingly that one is right there with you. Bebop had me LOL, a 76-year-old worried that hippies and yuppies would scout out his house so they could loot it later.
Now I know for sure you lived on dog food for a week. You have these adventures so the rest of us don’t have to. From my couch, I entered another world and could make out every precious piece of junk.
And that there is exactly why I never have people in my photos! So glad you took the time to find some people to talk to and that nobody menaced you with a firearm. Great reporting as always!
“A few readers, meanwhile, wrote to say they’d rather not subscribe through Substack because they don’t like the platform’s content moderation policies”
These people are hypocrites and they should be ashamed of themselves. Sorry. It’s terrible to me that they want to take advantage of the awesome infrastructure of this platform while patting themselves on the back about how “principled” they are. If they hate Substack that much, maybe they should find some other place to read excellent writing like yours.
They’re here because Substack supports great writing. Without the platform, it would be harder to find work like yours (which I enjoy greatly!).
Just my 2¢.
If that last lady had had a gun your story might've ended with a real bang! Sorry, couldn't resist. Wonderful read!
I think Amazon filmed the new Fallout series here!
This issue is just peak Cafe Anne. Bravo.
Thanks Anne for the introduction to https://theneighborhoods.substack.com/. I have subscribed. As for Meadowmere, it’s the people as, with you, it always is.
You do with a pen what an artist does with a brush or a photographer with a camera when it comes to people (the lack of commas is deliberate). And Rob Stephenson might not do people but he can do groundhogs! And there was me thinking they were desert rats, but then I am Englishman living very close to the top of a hill!🐰
bebop is an icon
this newsletter is *the* most delightful corner of the internet. thank you!
Your post is a perfect companion piece to Rob Stephenson's visual essay of Meadowmere. He gave us the history, the lay-of-the-land, stories of eels and other curiosities; you provide the colourful dialogue with the local residents. I'll call them the "tidal people." Instead of waving you off with their shotguns, they opened up to you in such interesting ways. I'm not sure I'd like to live there, but getting to visit Meadowmere through your post is just fine. You are so good at what you do, Anne.
It’s wild that I’ve been here this long without a hint this neighborhood existed. It’s time to expand my world a few steps beyond “campus and skatepark.” Especially when the skatepark’s next to campus.
It seems lightly haunted, which has appeal to my crossed wires. There are hints of a Lovecraft panic attack.
Always a great Monday morning read, Anne. Thank you for being consistently curious.
Also, your "friend" is a great source of "wisdom" and "wit."
Bebop has the most huggable face I've ever seen 🤗
Woo! This looks like New Orleans to me! I saw the puddle photo and thought, Oh--home :) Living on moontime and watertime can be so rewarding -- akin to living on a boat which I have done. I am so glad you investigated this little bit of NYC, Anne. And Aharon, thank you, thank you--how tickled I was to see a Henry James joke as there are not too many out there. I'm gonna have a happy Monday now--thanks!
Yet another neighborhood l’ve never heard of!
Ps my favorite part of the eclipse was watching New Yorkers watching it🌗
My toon came out moments before that guy posted his t-shirt in the window. New Yorkers... ya gotta admire the hustle ---> https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/380-i-survived-the-2024-nyc-tremor
I always loved "odd", including the numbers. Thank you, Anne, for taking us to this decidedly peculiar place, describing it so illuminatingly that one is right there with you. Bebop had me LOL, a 76-year-old worried that hippies and yuppies would scout out his house so they could loot it later.
Now I know for sure you lived on dog food for a week. You have these adventures so the rest of us don’t have to. From my couch, I entered another world and could make out every precious piece of junk.