Just wanted to chime in here and add "absolutely!" These issues are so relevant to other nabes, but especially Brooklyn. One of the best parts of this NYTimes experience, was getting to meet and talk with the woman who took my pic, Michelle Agins. Turns out she's got a sweet Brownstone over in Bed-Stuy, since 1988. There was definitely much common ground there in terms of why we selected the nabes we did, why we stayed and how we made it "livable." I just love hearing those stories because one must transition from an objective morality to a subjective understanding of the situation in order to fully experience what your particular neighbors have to offer. If you are unable or unwilling to do this, friction ensues.
Just wanted to chime in here and add "absolutely!" These issues are so relevant to other nabes, but especially Brooklyn. One of the best parts of this NYTimes experience, was getting to meet and talk with the woman who took my pic, Michelle Agins. Turns out she's got a sweet Brownstone over in Bed-Stuy, since 1988. There was definitely much common ground there in terms of why we selected the nabes we did, why we stayed and how we made it "livable." I just love hearing those stories because one must transition from an objective morality to a subjective understanding of the situation in order to fully experience what your particular neighbors have to offer. If you are unable or unwilling to do this, friction ensues.
Posted by: Yojimbot at September 8, 2008 3:42 PM in response to Do Generalizations About Harlem Hold for Brooklyn Nabes?