I was up at 7am today because of the time change, so I took advantage of it and headed over to my favorite muffin place and read the Times and drank my coffee. What a perfect way to start Marathon Sunday (for a spectator anyway). Around 9:30am we headed over to 4th Avenue in Brooklyn …
Category: The USA
I Heart Improv Everywhere
If you remember, Improv Everywhere “causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places.” I participated in their MP3 Experiment 4 mission over the summer, and had the most fun I’ve had in a long time. Earlier this month they had another mission called No Shirts, which involved about 100 regular guys shopping shirtless at …
Ben Harper at Radio City
Ben Harper – Radio City 037, originally uploaded by Galia78. I am not usually given to fanaticism, but it is no secret that I heart Ben Harper — the man, the voice, and the music. Last night Eric and I saw him play at Radio City Music Hall, which is really the most beautiful venue …
Howdy, Neighbor
It is not unusual for people to think that living in New York City condemns you to (or rewards you with) a life of anonymity and loneliness amidst strangers. But in my life, it couldn’t be further from the truth, as the cast of characters I pass by on my way to the train every …