Bird’s Eye View
June 25, 2013
Well, it happened. I looked at a bird through binoculars. Go ahead & sign me up for AARP, I don’t care. The bird was motherfucking gorgeous.
Category: Family & Life
Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice Cream
June 14, 2013
In high school, I studied Spanish for two years under the tutelage of Mrs. Spooner. One assignment required us to make a Mexican dish of our choosing. I elected sopapillas because, A) I loved them, and B) I knew I could get them at Pancho’s at their freakishly cheap “all you care to eat” buffet. … More Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice Cream
Chicken of the NYC
June 9, 2013
I was standing on my corner waiting for the light to change when an older woman of European or Middle Eastern descent with a utility push cart suddenly stopped and asked me, “Do you eat tuna?” “Sorry?” I was sure I understood her, but wait. What? “Tuna. Do you eat it?” “Oh, tuna, yes I … More Chicken of the NYC
You Say Cicada. I Say Locust. Let’s Call the Whole Thing an Exoskeleton.
May 26, 2013
With all the talk of cicadas coming out of a seventeen year slumber emerging from the earth, I can’t help but think of my maternal deaf grandmother. She was traumatized at the mere sight of their crusty brown exoskeletons, so surely the onslaught of trillions must have her convulsing in her grave. During my childhood, I spent … More You Say Cicada. I Say Locust. Let’s Call the Whole Thing an Exoskeleton.
An “Epic” Date
May 25, 2013
After kicking off my gardening project, I drove home from the cabin so I could take my protege Jeaniah to a preview screening of “Epic” at the Museum of the Moving Image. When I picked her up, she and the other Hour Children kids were having a craft day with volunteers from the Kabbalah Center. … More An “Epic” Date
Run, Baby Run!
May 23, 2013
I was so happy to accompany my pal Liam on his first race, a 5K on Roosevelt Island. I ran a 10K soon after his race started and we met up at the finish line to walk home for a celebratory brunch. He’s been following the Couch to 5K program that so many people swear … More Run, Baby Run!
Cleveland’s Cavalier
May 7, 2013
By now I’m sure you’ve seen the news from Cleveland, Ohio that three young women Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry and Michelle Knight who were missing for nine, ten and eleven years respectively, have been found alive. During an epic interview with local news reporters, neighbor Charles Ramsey had this to say about his kidnapping neighbor Ariel Castro, “You got some big testicles … More Cleveland’s Cavalier
May Days! May Days!
April 30, 2013
I drove back to NYC for one day and making time to see my two favorite Big Apple ladies. First I’m picking up my protege Jeaniah from school to see “Jurassic Park” in 3D followed by dinner with Jenn Dodd. Then it’s off to the RUBBER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! That’s Akron, Ohio for three whole … More May Days! May Days!
Broadway Bound
April 26, 2013
My niece turned 10 years old! As my gift to her, I’m treating her to a trip to the Big Apple. I filled a box with some NYC trinkets and a homemade boarding pass so she’d have something tangible to open and think about before the actual trip happens. Happy birthday to her!
Taking My Protege to “Work”
March 26, 2013
Tomorrow is “Take Your Mentee* to Work Day”. Since I work from home and have an unconventional life and schedule, I figured I’d show her a little bit about publicity and the daily newspapers and then spend the day learning about other worthwhile stuff. Searching for things to do, I was frustrated that so many … More Taking My Protege to “Work”
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