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View from a Starrett City Elevator Lobby

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

View from my mother’s elevator lobby at Starrett City of the courtyard and water treatment plant in the background. The trees desperately clinging leaves catching the oblique sun before they plunge into late fall’s torpor – Earth’s curvature frowning at the coming cold.

Flatbush Paperwhites (Narcissus tazetta)

Paperwhites - © Frank H. Jump

Paperwhites - © Frank H. Jump

Paperwhites - © Frank H. Jump

Paperwhites - © Frank H. Jump

Lettering Grows in Brooklyn – Paul Shaw – AIGA dot org – January 23, 2008

Paul Shaw - AIGA dot org

Paul Shaw - AIGA dot org

Check out Paul Shaw’s January 2008 article!

Paul Shaw’s slide presentation of Brooklyn signage PDF (6.4 MB)

Macy*s on Fourteenth – West 14th b/w 5th & 6th Avenues – NYC

© Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

February 1997 © Frank H. Jump

West 148th Street & Frederick Douglass Boulevard (taken March 1997). Originally posted @ Fading Ad Campaign Website © Frank H. Jump

See Kevin Walsh’s Forgotten-NY for more in-depth historical context of Macy*s early ventures.

The Uncola Uncovered – 7-Up – Eighth Avenue – Chelsea, NYC

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

Auto Hardware – Eighth Avenue & W56th Street

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

For Philip H. Reed (February 21, 1949 – November 6, 2008) – World AIDS Day 2008

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Phil and I dated for almost a year in 1989 after working together in ACTUP and on other various Gay/Lesbian interests. Although our relationship was often tumultuous, I remember him fondly and always admired his tenacity and honesty. Few black politicians, entertainers, or public figures were (or still are) openly gay (and openly HIV+). Reed dedicated his life to public service and he shall be sorely missed.

Reed was most happy when at his family summer home on Martha’s Vineyard where he and his twin sister spent many happy summers as children with their mom, who was of German descent. I recall him proudly showing me around the island in August of 1989. In the afternoon setting sun at Gay Head, we walked through a narrow pathway towards the water where his family had beach access- also which was adjacent to Lillian Hellman’s property. He told me about the time he had seen her there just staring out at the sunset as we were. I don’t think I have ever seen him living in the moment and full of life as I did that afternoon- except perhaps at various political rallies. Coincidentally, Reed was in Berlin the week the wall came down and that was also thrilling for him.

Phil Reed & Andy Humm at the ACT-UP Stop the Church Rally 1989 - St. Patricks Church

Phil Reed & Andy Humm at the ACT-UP Stop the Church Rally 1989 - St. Patrick's Church © Frank H. Jump

In 2000, we shared an oncologist which I told Phil officially made us alter kakers. Reed struggled with multiple myeloma to which he ultimately succumbed (and complications of pneumonia). I am glad he lived long enough to see Barack Obama win the Presidency. There will be a memorial for Phil Reed at the Riverside Church, Thursday December 4th from 6-8PM. More details below:

The family and friends of Philip H. Reed invite you to attend a memorial service celebrating Philip’s contributions to his community, his city and his country. Please join us at the Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive between W. 120th and W. 122nd Streets, on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Philip’s family has requested that anyone wanting to honor Philip’s memory should make a contribution in his name to any of the following organizations:

The Callen-Lorde Health Center
356 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
212-271-7200
www.callen-lorde.org

The Metropolitan Community Church of New York
446 W 36th St
New York, NY 10018
212-629-7440
www.mccny.org

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
383 Main Ave 5th Floor
Norwalk CT 06851
209-229-0464
www.multiplemyeloma.org

Muralo Quality Paint – North Bergen, NJ

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

Santa Spotted @ Pizzeria Near Hope NJ – Mediterranean Restaurant & Pizzeria

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Vincenzo, Santa & Me © Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

Holiday Stockings @ Mediterranean © Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

Mr. Balaskonis & Patty Balaskonis © Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

Patty, Dad & friends from Pisa Italy here to see Santa © Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

Mrs. & Mr. Santa © Frank H. Jump

Probably the best pizza & diner food off of Route 80 (Exit 12) just east of the Delaware Water Gap. Mediterranean (908) 459-0418 484 Hope Blairstown Rd, Blairstown, NJ

More Turkey Hens on the Prowl in the Poconos

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© Frank H. Jump