StreetLevel: Baby Biz Out, Barber In on Fifth Ave.
The pace of retail turnover on Fifth Avenue shows no signs of slowing. However, at 143 Fifth off Douglass, the gentrification tide appears to be reversing: A good old-fashioned barber is going to replace the out-of-business perfume/body potion/candle shop. And right next door, the baby-toy and clothing store Romp is calling it quits after three…
The pace of retail turnover on Fifth Avenue shows no signs of slowing. However, at 143 Fifth off Douglass, the gentrification tide appears to be reversing: A good old-fashioned barber is going to replace the out-of-business perfume/body potion/candle shop. And right next door, the baby-toy and clothing store Romp is calling it quits after three years. (Romp fans will still be able to get their fix on the Web; the bricks-and-mortar location is shuttering because the store’s owner is moving away.) No word yet on what’s going to replace Romp. GMAP
11:38 – so in short – you have NO REASON.
I don’t understand why a lot of people do a lot of things. I don’t understand why we are at war with a country who didn’t invade or plan to invade us. I don’t understand how it’s possible that we have one of the most idiotic men running our country and I don’t understand why people would vote for john mccain.
that’s what makes the world go around though. some people want to get married, some people don’t. it’s not up to you to decide who should and should not marry.
it’s a personal decision and one in which every human being should be able to make for themselves without juddgement from others.
there are way more important things to discuss than why you seem to think that the only reason to get married is to have kids.
meanwhile 10,000 kids a day are dying in africa. maybe you should spend some time figuring out why that is before spending too much more energy on admonishing people on this board for living their life.
11:29 – I fully support you – 1000%; still doesn’t give a REASON WHY (having that right) you would make that choice.
I can’t wait till Pinkberry opens on 7th Avenue and Berkeley!
11:26 – I dont disagree but only point out that those studies do not take into consideration the effect of that social pressure or (more importantly) that over 50% of marriages end in divorce.
“so then please explain to me what in your mind is the REASON that one needs to contractually bond themselves to another person, where the only way out is through a legal adversarial (no such thing as No Fault in NYS) process?”
because I am a human being born in the united states. and as a human being, i deserve the same right to marry as every other human being in the united states.
it is not about “NEED” it is about wanting the same as everyone else, if i so choose.
i never said i needed to get married (that’s you CRAZY MAN). but i should be allowed if i choose to commit to another human being in that fashion.
Actually 11:16 – studies have found that people who are married are happier, healthier and live longer than people who are not married. Studies have also found that married people without children are happier than married people with children (really no surprise when you have children…)
I’m just sayin’
and p.s. I am married with children. Think I probably would have wanted to get married even if I wasn’t planning on having children, but that’s most likely from social pressures that I have internalized (not joking).
10:49 gay male – you seem to be implying that the institution of marriage offers nothing beneficial towards raising a family. Ok – so if that is the case, presumably you also believe (as do I) that gay couples can have wonderfully bonded, committed, stable relationships without marriage as well (i.e. no children) – so then please explain to me what in your mind is the REASON that one needs to contractually bond themselves to another person, where the only way out is through a legal adversarial (no such thing as No Fault in NYS) process?
9:38 – Unfortunately for you, using your current happiness as a justification for a PLANNED childless marriage really is way to premature and in a way not relevant.
The issue is 1. Would you be unhappy with your partner if you werent married. 2. How does being married enhance your relationship/happiness 3.If you eventually break apart do you both still believe marriage was the best course. and 4. How will you answer 1 & 2 in the twilight of your life (i.e. in reflection).
I really don’t think people need to choose between Children or being unattached to find happiness – the only thing I am saying – which is apparently quite crazy here on “Leave it to Beaver” is that MARRIAGE is a pretty old fashioned notion, that to me only makes sense if you plan on having a family.