We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the early years of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 30,000 photos, shared in this series. While not usually itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here.
Today’s Photo-Essay: The Funkiest Streets of Buffalo—and Beyond
Not everyone uses the word “funky” the way we’re using it here. According to Webster’s it can mean “foul,” as in having an offensive odor; or describe a certain Black musical style, as in “funk.” Informally (the way we’re using the word here) it means “odd or quaint in appearance or feeling,” “unconventionally stylish,” or “hip.” We might add “weird.”…