He could talk about anything with anyone and was a kind man with a sharp eye for what is going on in the 'hood. Which he captured with amazing photos on his blog. He died a few days ago while I was in Arizona and I regret that the last time I saw him it was raining and we just waved and ran for shelter. I did speak with him a week or so ago in the park..about the new videos he was starting to put on his site..and about changing technology. He was going to give in and get a cell phone..He was one of those No TV, no Cell Phone people..but not in a condescending way..he simply found the street life on Avenue A more interesting. I agree and I will try to take mpre photos at Ray's and in the park in Bob's honor. I will miss him greatly. This sucks.