A flat place with arrows

The road is decorated with spray paint; no road work has been done, though. After Prospect Park and Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn levels out, flat as a pancake, all the way to Coney Island.

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Taking cover

January’s almost over, and what is there to show for it? Some rain and cold. This guy looks like he’s making a mad dash for the Greenwood Park beer garden, on the right, which is open and winterized. I haven’t been there lately; I like my winter drinking establishments small and cozy or near my TV and pets.

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Look for oncoming traffic

The Department of Transportation’s put new signage in crosswalks reminding pedestrians to LOOK when they cross the street. You’re supposed to look in the same direction as the eyes, but glance everywhere to be sure. This campaign is okay, but why do pedestrians have to be responsible because there are so many lousy drivers on the road who need re-educating?

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Fourth Avenue transformation

Add a few more apartment buildings, pedestrians, bars, and restaurants, and Fourth Avenue might actually become a destination boulevard with fast drivers, not what it presently is, a small highway with crosswalks. Don’t forget that Fourth Ave. dead-ends at the love-it-or-hate-it building of Brooklyn, the Barclays Center. We’ll see what happens.

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Catching up on the shopping

Weekends end up being a time to catch up on grocery and other shopping. The man on the right has been to the liquor store. Nothing discreet about those bags.

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Between the showers

Yesterday evening, as predicted, during late rush hour, the downpours came. People either had no umbrella, or they were ready with boots, umbrella, and rain jacket, i.e., the whole works.

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