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26 Things Bushwick Taught Me Before My 26th Birthday

While some days have been bumpy and others so smooth, our beloved neighborhood has always welcomed me with open arms since the day I moved in two and a half years ago.

By Darragh Dandurand

Feb. 22, 2018 · 3 min read

Wick Talk

26 Things Bushwick Taught Me Before My 26th Birthday

While some days have been bumpy and others so smooth, our beloved neighborhood has always welcomed me with open arms since the day I moved in two and a half years ago.

Darragh Dandurand February 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018 · 3 min read

On this occasion of my 26th birthday, I’ve decided to share 26 lessons and realizations Bushwick has shared with me, alongside personal photos that capture our little, concrete hamlet.

1. Sometimes the best adventures are found down an alley, through…

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