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Monthly Archives: February 2015

THE BIG THREE

28 Saturday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in Egg Cream, Friends, Holy Name

≈ 5 Comments

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cope with stress, showing gratitude

Was recently introduced to some interesting material; ways to control stress. Who’s not stressed?

In a nutshell it says, right before you go to bed at night to think back over your day and remember three good things that happened – things that went well, that you enjoyed or were grateful for. These can be small (e.g. a delicious sandwich or a child smiling on the bus) or of bigger importance for you. You’ll probably find it varies. Try doing this for a week to start with.

The article says that people who are grateful tend to be happier, healthier and more fulfilled.  They go on to say that being grateful can help people cope with stress and can even have a beneficial effect on heart rate. In tests, people who tried it each night for just one week were happier and less depressed one month, three months and six months later.

Here’s the link: http://www.actionforhappiness.org/

Now, I started this program today (Saturday February 28, 2015).

But if I were to look back at my time growing up in the neighborhood, here’s my three.

1-An Egg Cream

2-Friends

3-Basketball

Now it’s your turn.

On your mark, get set, go…

Respectfully,

Red

THE CITY GAME

21 Saturday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in Brooklyn, New York City

≈ 20 Comments

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Basketball, Daily News, NBA, New York City, New York Daily News

It’s all about the assist.

Thanks to Tony F. for sending me the really cool NBA All-Star pull-out section from the Daily News dedicated to the greatest basketball players to come out of New York City.

Daily News NYC pull out

When you think of NYC, basketball comes to mind. (Sorry, that’s the first thing that comes to my mind)

The city produced so many great players over the years.

Didn’t matter where you were; you could always find a good run in any of the five boroughs.

I had the pleasure of playing ball in all five.

From talking to many friends that still live in and around the city, it’s not like that anymore.

What happened?

Here’s the list of the Top 10 from the city (Via the New York Daily News).

1-Kareem Abdul-Jabber

2-Bob Cousy

3-Chris Mullin

4-Dolph Schayes 

5-Lenny Wilkins

6-Richie Guerin

7-Bernard King

8-Connie Hawkins

9-Billy Cunningham

10-Nate Archibald

I think there could be a serious debate over this list.

So we’re at Farrell’s, standing at the bar. Discuss…

-Red

Hoops135@hotmail.com

MEET ME OUT IN THE STREETS

18 Wednesday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in 16th street

≈ 8 Comments

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Brooklyn, Crack, Gentrification, Heroin, New York Times, Prospect Park West

The New York Times took to the streets. Interesting look around the city.

Looks like the neighborhood made it.

Click this link and scroll down to ‘South Slope’.

If you don’t feel like clicking and scrolling, I got you; here’s what a resident (Barbara Barran) said about 16th street. A heroin and crack dealer? Nooooo…

When I moved to my block 25 years ago, we had a heroin dealer two doors down and a crack dealer two doors up. Our car was broken into repeatedly, and we couldn’t leave flowers or pots on our front steps, as they would be stolen. Prospect Park was unkempt and scary. The movie theater was closed and there wasn’t much variety available in terms of restaurants. Today, the block is safe and beautiful. People build planters and take care of the street trees. There’s a vibrant new pub at the end of the block, a refurbished movie theater, and loads of restaurants on Prospect Park West. The park itself is a gem: clean, safe, and alive with runners, bikers, children playing, couples strolling. The downside? Parking has become very difficult, and we get lots of tickets. And the F train has become unbearable at rush hour. But gentrification? I’m all for it!

Red

Hoops135@hotmail.com

 

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FORTE BELLINO

17 Tuesday Feb 2015

Forte Bellino seat

Posted by Steve | Filed under Blog

≈ 5 Comments

ICE, ICE BABY…

16 Monday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in Basketball

≈ 1 Comment

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Schoolyard

THE RIMS IN THE YARD NEVER LOOKED LIKE THIS…IMG_2211

THROWBACK THURSDAY

12 Thursday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in Charlie Watts

≈ 4 Comments

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Brooklyn, Drums, Old School

I always wanted to be Charlie Watts…

Steve Playing Drums

THE REMSEN STREET FIVE…STAYIN’ ALIVE

11 Wednesday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in Gerard Trapp, St. Francis College

≈ 2 Comments

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alma mater, Bishop Ford, Brooklyn Heights, college basketball, Edgar De La Rosa, Glenn Braica, St. Francis College

Outstanding story via the New York Times on the St. Francis College men’s basketball team.

Bishop Ford alum Glenn Braica is doing a great job as head coach at his alma mater.

As a young boy, it was there at 180 Remsen street, down in Brooklyn Heights where I got my first taste of college basketball.

We would go see Gerard Trapp and Edgar De La Rosa play for SFC and do work!

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/sports/ncaabasketball/st-francis-college-finds-new-success-at-its-throwback-arena-the-pope.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

FIRE ON THE AVENUE

10 Tuesday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in Ninth Avenue

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Brooklyn, Brooklyn Eagle, Fire Department, Prospect Park West, The Brooklyn Eagle, Windsor Terrace

The Brooklyn Eagle reports about a fire on ninth avenue.

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2015/2/10/fire-hits-prospect-park-west-building-two-seriously-injured

Two people were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and seven families had to be evacuated from their homes, after a fire hit a four-story building in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn.

According to the Fire Department, the blaze was first observed on the third floor of 263 Prospect Park West around 11:35 a.m. the four-story brick building is two blocks from the Prospect Expressway and three blocks from Prospect Park.

Sixty firefighters from 12 units responded to the fire, which was classified as an all-hands fire, according to Firefighter Brian Norton, an FDNY spokesperson. It was reported under control at 12:11 p.m.

-Red

Hoops135@hotmail.com

ROCK THE VOTE…

09 Monday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in Blog

≈ 3 Comments

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East Lansing Boys

HEY YOU, READER OF CONTAINER DIARIES…

Take a minute to vote for the game of the week.

East Lansing Boys vs Holt boys.

I know, I know, a shameless plug but what the heck, we’re all friends, right?

Click the link below.

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/5551422661569260648/new-mlive-game-of-the-week-poll-in-lansing-deals-up-some-quality-basketball-matchups/

Every vote counts!

THANKS

-Red

THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND…

09 Monday Feb 2015

Posted by Steve in Farrell's

≈ 2 Comments

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Brooklyn, Container Diaries

Very cool video…

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