Pleasure and Pain

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Pleasure and Pain: photos by Whitney G. Hess

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Photo of the day: The Non-Intersection of Duane and Reade

February 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Photography

Not all New Yorkers realize that the omnipresent drugstore Duane Reade gets its name from its very first location in downtown Manhattan, on Broadway between Duane and Reade Streets.

I suppose that’s why they think they can get away with this billboard ad that shows the intersection of Duane and Reade — which simply doesn’t exist. [...]


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Photo of the day: Kickin’ It Old School

February 15th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Photography

I’ve been riding Amtrak a lot lately, and I’ve seen a lot of businesspeople with their laptops and USB modems and BlackBerrys and bluetooth headsets. That has become the norm, even among the baby boomers. So much so that I had to do a double-take when I saw this sweet guy kickin’ it old school:

First [...]


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Photo of the day: Snowman Poop!

February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Photography

In honor of Wednesday’s near-blizzard in NYC, I wanted to share this winter treat with all of you.

“You’ve been naughty, so here’s the scoop. You’re getting nothing but Snowman Poop!”
A few months ago I was visiting my friend in Mystic, CT, and we went to B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill where they were selling this in [...]


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Photo of the day: LLUP to open

January 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Customer Experience, Photography

Peace & Love CafĂ© is one of my favorite local spots. They’ve got free wi-fi, amazing sandwiches, and lots of comfy seating. The perfect alternative to a Starbucks. And how can that name not make you feel great?
I’ve been going to Peace & Love for several years, and always noticed that their inner door was [...]


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Photo of the day: Do Not Disturb

January 25th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Photography, Pleasure

I travel a lot and I’ve seen (and used) my fair share of Do Not Disturb signs. Most hang from the doorknob, and some are inserted into the card key slot.
But who hasn’t experienced their shortcomings? Either they fall to the floor every time you open the door, or you aren’t given one at all, [...]


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