Bar Scrawl: Return to Botanica
Marble Cover Notebook I hit Botanica last night — one of my all-time-favorite dives, and the bar where I did most of my writing and drinking back in ’97 and ’98 — with a head full of vague ideas that I needed to let loose onto the pages of my marble cover notebook. I’ve gotten so used
QotD: This Is Who I Am
In 5 words or less, who are you? Submitted by dejablu503. 5 Words Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Mets, Tee Ball and Autism Updates
Jordin Sparks ** It’s becoming clear to me that no matter how much I enjoy going to Shea Stadium to watch the Mets, I am apparently bad luck for them as they’ve lost the majority of times I’ve been in the stands. Sunday’s Subway Series finale was particularly painful to watch, not just for the
On Brooms and Pink Slips
NY Daily News: Sunday, May 19 Tonight, tonight, tonight! You have to figure, even if John Maine unexpectedly flames out and the Yankees light him up, the Mets should be able to do twice as much damage to Tyler Clippard and their beleagured bullpen. Sweep! Sweep! Sweep! Paging Joe Girardi… Read and post comments |
Subway Series: Goodbye, Torre?
NY Daily News: Friday, May 18 The Subway Series kicks off tonight and I’ll be there in person for Sunday night’s game, where John Maine will hopefully be nailing down the victory that completes the Mets’ sweep of the Yankees. If that does happen, what are the chances Joe Torre gets fired Monday morning, to
Baseball Mania
Mets Banner The combination of the Mets looking like they have a legitimate shot at winning the World Series this year and Isaac playing (and me coaching) tee ball, has me into baseball like I haven’t been since I was a kid. The only difference is the amount of money I’ve spent on baseball-related stuff
Grey’s Anatomy, Comics and Girls…Oh my!
It’s a perfect (if somewhat rambling) storm featuring three of my favorite pasttimes! I Know What Boys Like I’m a big fan of Grey’s Anatomy, and while it can arguably be categorized as being the epitome of “chick TV”, I highly doubt it would be the ratings smash it is if it didn’t have a similar, if
Reunion (2nd Draft)
First draft here, this is the edited version I read on the open mic last night. Felt like a total newbie — it’s not at all like riding a bike! — but it was very satisfying once I stepped off the stage. I wouldn’t call it a comeback, necessarily, but it certainly won’t be the
Reunion
BITTERSWEET REUNION An old Army buddy emailed meout of the blue a few weeks ago. Found me on the Internetamongst too many “friends” I barely knowand wouldn’t take a bullet for. Fills me inon the guys we used to run with,some in, some out,some completely off the grid,some names I recall,and some don’t ring a
QotD: Luxury Wish List
If money were no object, which five luxury items would you rush right out and buy? Submitted by lorilyn. Mini Cooper S 1) A 4BR detached house somewhere in the Bronx that my wife would be willing to live for at least another 5 years. 2) A 3BR cottage in the Poconos, Rhode Island or