by David Kohler | April 1, 2026 | OTTOMOTTO
A heavy snowstorm rearranges the geography of New York. Corners change shape. Curb lines vanish. The plows arrive first, clearing the streets with a kind of municipal efficiency and pushing the snow outward to the edges, where it gathers along the curb in ridges and...
by David Kohler | August 12, 2025 | OTTOMOTTO
On July 22, the world lost Ozzy Osbourne, the self-styled Prince of Darkness. His death at 76 has been mourned far beyond his fan base. Ozzy was a cultural icon whose eccentricity, vulnerability, and creativity fused into an indelible brand. It began...
by David Kohler | June 11, 2024 | OTTOMOTTO
When I used to work with my friend Rick Slusher, he compiled a quote book, based on memorable things people would say throughout the work day. He once told me that 75% of the quotes on the list are from me and my buddy James Moore. Now I’ve heard that some of these...
by David Kohler | May 9, 2024 | OTTOMOTTO
Monstropolis: A city that grows without regulations, architectural guidance & consideration for the community. I was riding on the F train looking south over Carroll Gardens at the rooftop additions and recent modifications. The funny thing was, I was marveling...
by David Kohler | April 19, 2024 | OTTOMOTTO
When I was growing up in Pittsburgh a must-stop for any visiting guests was a trip to Mount Washington, to look out over the city. If it was a special visit, we would get to ride the incline to the top. While most folks marveled at the skyline and the natural point...
