I really support the mission of this group so no disrespect intended but if you put up a big new sign like that then those attending are not really all that anonimos. I’m just saying…
Thanks to Pat for sharing the old sign:
photo by pat padua
I know lot of readers are into Yoga so I thought it’d be interesting to get a get quick impression from a participant.
Now that it is getting cold out, and I was starting to get burned out of my triathlon-training-oriented exercise routine, I decided to head north on 14th Street and try out Quiet Mind Yoga. I have really enjoyed all their classes. The instructors are great, and the studio has a good vibe. Everyone is friendly, and the classes are not too crowded. I always hated doing yoga at the gym and being squished tight with other people. How can you relax when you can’t do a pose without bumping into someone else? The one drawback of Quiet Mind is its location across the street from the fire station. It can be challenging to achieve a zen state with sirens going off periodically.
Aside from location how does one decide on chosing a particular Yoga Spot over another?
While we’re talking about about Yoga, I received the following email from another great Yoga Spot – Yoga House:
I was wondering if you’d be willing to post about the $5 community classes 6:30-7:30 on Fridays at Yoga House (http://www.yogahousestudio.com), which is right above Temperance Hall. Student teachers (like me) volunteer our time to the community in return for a $5 donation to Yoga House to defray the studio’s costs. There are two classes — Kundalini and Vinyasa. It’s a great way for people to check out the studio or a new form of yoga. I’ll be there this Friday – drop by before the Halloween festivities so you can leave your work week behind and build energy for the weekend! More after the jump. (more…)
I caught this painting in the window of the great Emma Mae Gallery on 14th just north of U.
I’m a supporter of the window as well as the wood thing up top.
This is the new clothing store that opened up at 832 Shepherd Street. I give much respect for new stores that invest in a proper sign. I think it shows a real commitment to the neighborhood. And damn that’s a sweet quote up top:
“Styles in Fashion Be Flyy”
Can’t argue with that.
I bet they get to drink their morning cup of coffee at noon too…
I’m pretty sure this is a recent renovation. I think it looks good. Especially digging the wrap around balcony and porch.
We judged the Metropole building at 15th and P a few weeks ago but I forgot to point out this cool feature. I’ve never seen a skylight like this right on the sidewalk. It’s pretty wild. Does anyone know what is down there? I’m guessing it may be related to the gym in the building? Pretty cool though, yeah?
I’m sensing a theme here with the Jack O’lanterns…
This entry is from Kate:
“Here are our Obama-lanterns. My husband was inspired by the templates at www.yeswecarve.com, but the handiwork was all his own. Cool, right?”
Yes. Super cool!
Ed. Note: I’ll be taking entries through next week so if folks go to costume parties this weekend don’t forget to take photos and send them to [email protected]
The first incident happened back in July, when he fought off muggers because he didn’t want to lose his camera, which had photos of his mother’s wedding. Well, I just got an email from him and he recounts his most recent experience here. Perhaps most disturbing was that a delivery driver dropped off a package right while the assault was taking place. He writes:
“Today at 3:30pm while walking back home from the 10th Street Market a group of teenagers assaulted me.
After I had purchased a soft drink from the 10th Street Market, I was walking north on 10th street on the eastern sidewalk when a teen ran down the sidewalk from Westminster street and literally started throwing punches at me on the sidewalk near the alley. He didn’t ask for money, rather just wanted to fight and I looked like an easy subject.
When I turned around another youth had approached me from behind and took a swing at me. Since I wasn’t taken down with any of the punches, I continued to hold my fists up and take on both of the youth. I was able force the main attacker of the teenagers up 10th street to the corner of Westminster Street, whereupon another teen came running north on the sidewalk and attempted to punch me again. I continued yelling at them at the top of my lungs asking them why they wanted to fight me and telling them that I live here in the neighborhood.
While I want them to be punished for their actions, I do not want the youth to go to jail because from my experience it only hurts their future prospects. Community service can be a strong reforming agent for wayward youth like the ones who find sport in an after school fight club.
What I found bothersome during the entire altercation was that I was yelling at the top of my lungs the entire time & no neighbors heard me and that a UPS driver made a delivery to a neighbor while it was taking place and neither parties did anything. But at the same time there is little that can be done by observers except yelling “I am calling the police,” unless they want to risk getting beat up as well.”
Read the rest of his account here.
Very troubling. Do you think community service would be a productive/suitable punishment for the assailants?