City Dweller With A Wink Gifts

"We're just a stone's throw from everything."

"This city is becoming unlivable."

Dog on balconey in city sniffing tree in pot

Paving over the window-box

"All the way from the new home in Rye just so she can sniff our old doorman."

"Stop son, council regulations state that we're not allowed to crow in urban areas..."

"You're a gifted writer, although at times you're just too precious."

Urban Compost Heap.

'He's training for a career in law.'

"...and I have a farmhouse in the city."

'Bond prices will start falling when interest rate's rise!'

Urban Gardens

Turn that noise down !

"Counting the space behind the pantry shelves, it's eleven square feet."

'Couldn't you people have a dog or a cat for a pet?'

"Goddam Dogs."

'I told you it was a stupid idea getting a pet lemming.'

'This is the last time I'm walking the dog! Our neighbor told me if spot poops on his lawn again, he's going to rub MY nose in it!'

'To be built on this site - Farm' - 'Confounded reactionaries!'

Pope Francis on public transport.

Bikini Between Buildings

"They expect to get all this into a one-bedroom in Brooklyn."

We don't like the term invasion. We prefer galaxy gentrification.

"Look, it's not ideal but we both have to live with it."

I think I just figured out why this place was available.

"Do you ever miss New York?"

'It's the only affordable housing we could afford.'

"Whom shall I say is arresting?"

'Shee-yoot. Now we ain't even a one-horse town.'

Apartment beekeeping.

"We've got to get away. Columbus Avenue has us by the throat."

'Do you deal in red or blue chips?' 'Mostly brown.'

'I'm glad they finally got around to us.'

The suburbs are calling to me.