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by kellyanncarroll | May 29, 2012 · 9:43 am

Manhattanhenge 2012

Manhattanhenge 2011. Photo courtesy of Gothamist.

So I’ve never experienced this before, but I think it will be pretty cool.

If you’re in New York City tonight at sunset, watch as “the setting Sun aligns precisely with the Manhattan street grid, creating a radiant glow of light across Manhattan’s brick and steel canyons,” according to Hayden Planetarium. This phenomenon, known to us as Mahattanhenge, is kind of like Stonehenge in the U.K., where the “Sun rises in perfect alignment with several of the stones, signaling the change of season.” Except, you know, I’m pretty sure ours is a fluke.

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Antiquing: The Highs and Lows of a Day at the Flea Market

This would be a low.

On Sunday, my friends Katie, Lindsey and myself headed out to Brimfield, MA for the Brimfield Antique Show. This was my first ever antique show. However, I have been to the Swap Shop in Fort Lauderdale, FL many times, and I can safely say that Brimfield is way classier, yet, still, not very classy at all, if that’s possible.

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and that was never more clear to me than on Sunday. While some booths contained beautiful furniture, glass fixtures, and jewelry, others were selling baby doll heads and used socks. I’m not totally sure what the exact definition of “antique” is, but I know it does not include gum wrappers or old oil cans.

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by kellyanncarroll | July 7, 2011 · 1:50 pm

McSkillet’s “Wild” Day at the Zoo

No, this is not the title of my future world-famous children’s book. My friend Rebekah (referred to here as McSkillet because she’s very important and well-known), was kind enough to share her zoo-journey with me today via email pics, and I in turn, am kind enough to share them with you. Because they’re awesome. And because the Woodley Park Zoo in Washington, DC might be one of the greatest places on earth. Aside from the Zoo Bar across the street, of course.

Here’s hoping these pics can make up for the closing of my beloved Cafe International on Connecticut Ave NW. I just knew that place couldn’t stay open without my morning brew and muffin. And Phil’s cappuccino with no sugar. Seriously. This kid. Every morning.