imaginary conversations

The Children of Brownstone Brooklyn Are More Cultured Than You Are

Cobble Hill Mom No. 1: So, what were your kids for Halloween?
Cobble Hill Mom No. 2: It was adorable. They love art and architecture, so all three of them dressed up as different museums — the Whitney, the Guggenheim, and the New Museum. What about your little boy?
Cobble Hill Mom No. 1: Oh, he was a, uh … a pumpkin. He likes pumpkins.
Cobble Hill Mom No. 2: Oh, that sounds … cute.
Cobble Hill Mom No. 1: Yeah …
Cobble Hill Mom No. 2: I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about.

[Architect’s Newspaper Blog via City Room/NYT]

The Children of Brownstone Brooklyn Are More Cultured Than You Are