good people share: no. 24
dog people of nyc, the truth behind calamari, and kamala merch
dear good people,
with so much swirling around us, i’ve found comfort in the unconditional love of a pet.
two years after adopting a dog (rescued from under a dumpster), i feel warmly welcomed by the dog people of nyc. the scene is not for everyone, but i’m happy with daily visits to central park, supporting small businesses (doggystyle for best dog store in nyc), and boosting my creative thinking.
it’s also fun teaching a dog how to navigate the big city — maneuver a crowded sidewalk, pop into the bodega or slice shop, or look for the dogist. we meet new friends (canine and human) from all walks of life and we keep a running list that helps us remember their names.
plenty more dogs (and other fury friends) need homes, especially since your local shelter is likely overwhelmed and so many dogs need homes after the recent hurricanes, including brother wolf animal rescue in asheville.
good music
this playlist is updated at the beginning of every month. it’s intended for a spectrum of moods and to be played from top to bottom. playlists dating back to 2016 are available in my spotify bio.
good content
i’ve always been a huge fan of everyday oil, specifically their product, newsletter, and playlists. their facility in black mountain, nc was heavily impacted by hurricane helene and they’re sharing links to people, local businesses, and organizations who are still in great need of support.
support hurricane victims by purchasing this 135-track compilation of unreleased recordings from an all-star collection of bands like the war on drugs, fleet foxes, animal collective, the mountain goats, sylvan esso, and 130 more.
here’s a gorgeous look into our most intimate moments as humans.
fall fits are back: chore coats aren’t cool anymore. barn jackets are. set yourself apart this season.
comedian watch: go see sheng wang live in a city near you.
support live, local radio: one of my favorite things about road trips is listening (even if i’m streaming from afar) to WMVY (martha’s vineyard), WWOZ (new orleans), WERS (boston), KEXP (seattle), KCRW (LA).
get your miles: run clubs are the new dating app.
still wondering what made those chocolate muffins in the olympic village so good.
calamari, an easy shareable that was “invented” by business school students and established china’s pre-eminence over seafood.
yay for government doing its job by protecting consumers and trying to rid the internet of fake-reviews.
there are between 170,000 and 300 billion starbucks’ drink combinations available “and the person in front of you always seems to be ordering 100 million of them.”
waiting for grammar nerds for harris and walz to be a powerful interest group. or hypebeasts for kamala who wear this throwback tee.
it's always fun to see my colleagues and our clients featured in stories about what's happening in cities...recent highlights include public grocery stores as a solution to urban food deserts, the future of downtown commercial real estate, and the how investing in and creating additional parks, trails, and green space have become even more crucial for economic development.
good shows
shows in nyc (and beyond) to keep on your radar over the next few months. comment if want to join or add to the list.
october
20: Dehd @ Brooklyn Steel
24: Rejjie Snow @ Sultan Room
2-25: Still Woozy, Michelle @ Pier 17
27: PawPaw Road @ Xanadu
27: Pell @ Cafe Erzulie
29: Arc De Soleil @ Le Poisson Rouge
november
2: Blu & Exile @ Knitting Factory
2-3: The Dip and Jordan Mackampa @ Webster Hall
7: Orion Sun @ Brooklyn Steel
7-10: Tank and the Bangas @ Blue Note
8: James Vincent McMorrow @ Brooklyn Made
10: Laura Marling @ Bowery Ballroom
12: Brijean @ Brooklyn Steel
13: Gardens & Villa @ Elsewhere
14-17: St. Paul & the Broken Bones @ Blue Note
15: Mura Masa @ 99 Scott - Main Room
18: Robin Pecknold (of Fleet Foxes) @ Bowery Ballroom
21: Caribou @ The Great Hall at Avant Gardner
21-23: Modest Mouse @ Brooklyn Steel
21-24: LCD Soundsystem, Poolside @ Knockdown Center
23-24: Futurebirds @ Bowery Ballroom
26: Empire Of the Sun @ Kings Theatre
25-26/29-30: TV on the Radio @ Webster Hall
december
3: SML @ Public Records
3-8: Cory Henry @ Blue Note
4-6: Interpol @ Brooklyn Steel
5-8: LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center
7: Billy Woods & Kenny Segal @ Warsaw
10: Son Little @ Le Poisson Rouge
12: Dogpark @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
12-15: LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center
14: Shakey Graves @ The Capitol Theatre
21: The Black Crowes @ Capitol Theater
31: Bonobo @ Elsewhere
31: Nations of Language @ Warsaw
✌️// 🙌 // 🌎
thanks for the dog stories. I appreciate the navigational skills needed in nyc.