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Ein Name Macht Frei

Posted on January 27, 2014 by fromabrooklynbasement

It is raining. I’m riding on what the woman at the bus station in Krakow called, in surprising English, a minibus. Maybe five rows of seats. I am sitting next to an Asian woman. She must be going where I’m … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of New York: Max’s Kansas City and the Fillmore East

Posted on July 3, 2013 by fromabrooklynbasement

I’ve long described New York as being like the girl you’re desperately in love with who doesn’t even know your name. It’s not personal; New York doesn’t stop for anyone, doesn’t care what anyone’s name is. It’s a place that … Continue reading →

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