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St Patrick’s Day Reunion

J. Philip Faranda — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:56:36 +0000

My friend Sharon, a fellow co-worker when I was a bartender. 100% Irish, and I ran into her on St Patrick’s Day at the Garth Road Inn.

Ossining Indian Village -Christmas Candles

J. Philip Faranda — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:04:44 +0000

They do it in my neighborhood every Christmas Eve, and it is stunning.

More commentary here.

Morning Snow

J. Philip Faranda — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:41:33 +0000

The wonder of it all.

Morning Snow

Manhattan, From Astoria

J. Philip Faranda — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:12:50 +0000

Whilst looking for a place to copy keys for a new listing, I found this view and had to snap a few photos. It was gray and overcast, I can only imagine the beauty at night or on a sunny day.

View of Manhattan from Astoria, Queens

Self Portrait

Flushing, NY

J. Philip Faranda — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:33:54 +0000

This is a view of main Street in Flushing, New York in the great borough of Queens.

Main Street Flushing New York

Wappingers Falls, NY: House Moving (Literally)

J. Philip Faranda — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:56:47 +0000

You hear stories of entire houses being moved, but how often do you actually see it happen?

- J. Philip Faranda

Scarsdale, NY: European Health Spa

J. Philip Faranda — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:12:11 +0000

If you have driven on Central Park Avenue you’ll know this building. The Eurpean Health Spa (more info here) has been derelict for quite a long time- perhaps decades. It was an active gym at one time, and the flying saucer architecture with Atlas in front gained it some notoriety. However, gyms come and go, and perhaps the pricey location precluded anyone from reopening the place. It has fallen into neglect and overgrowth; graffiti covers the base, and you can see things hanging through the tinted glass that may indicate the ceiling has been breached by water or abandoned construction.

While I was taking photos a passerby asked if it was finally sold. I told him that while I was in real estate, I was photgraphing it for pleasure. We both expressed what a long time it had been, and what a waste of both a remarkable building and prime property.

If I had the money…

View from Central Park Avenue

-J. Philip Faranda

Breakfast of Champions

J. Philip Faranda — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:55:05 +0000

Nothing like this in the morning: the previous dinner’s cold antipasto. Aged provolone, pepperoncini, prosciutto, olives, red peppers and other goodies soaked in Italian dressing all night. Yum.

-J. Philip Faranda

Summer 2008: High Gas Prices

J. Philip Faranda — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:13:15 +0000

I actually took a picture of the pump in disgust. This was taken in East Fishkill, NY at a station near the Taconic Parkway.

High Gas Prices

-J. Philip Faranda

Rhinebeck, NY: Fork in the Road

J. Philip Faranda — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:37:01 +0000

Fork in the Road

-J. Philip Faranda