When I had the pleasure of moving down to Long Island City, last November, I was excited by a bunch of things. A great new apartment. An amazing view. The chance to live with my girlfriend. The chance to leave Staten Island for good. The great commute to a new job. It was a… Continue reading Now I know why they call it Whole Wallet
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The battle for who could care less
The rapture is coming. And, at the risk of being alarmist, the truth is that it’s coming in a way many of us have never seen. This rapture manifests itself in the battle for the discovery of the self – one fought by historians, psychologists, sociologists, comedians, musicians and ordinary people. The fundamental and most… Continue reading The battle for who could care less
Selling out was easy to do
So, I sold out. In record time I might add. Some of you may have read the last post on this blog where I, rather flippantly, mind you, railed against the need to buy a new iPhone. And in the end, the verdict was, and I quote “no thanks”. So, here we are a few… Continue reading Selling out was easy to do
A man, a plan, a phone, iPhone
A funny thing happened on the way to the iPhone 3g line on Sunday. I changed my mind. Flashback to a few weeks ago, when the debate was lively about whether or not the upgrade was worth it – especially for me, a first-generation iPhone owner. And, for those of you at home, the debate… Continue reading A man, a plan, a phone, iPhone
The rise and fall of the Phenix
Let me start with a confession. My brother was (and still is) a Genesis fan. And with that followed a progression to Phil Collins and his enormously successful solo material. And, I, being not exposed to much music in my lifetime that wasn’t doo wop (sorry dad), followed his lead, and found myself inspired by… Continue reading The rise and fall of the Phenix
…and the morning after
Many of you have read my Dear John letter to Twitter of just two days ago, and let me start off by offering secure thanks and appreciation for all of your comments, all of the suggestions, direct messages and showing of love and support. It was by far the most read blog post I’ve ever… Continue reading …and the morning after
Dear Twitter
Hi. I just wanted to say something’s that have been on my mind for a while, and you know, well, we’re both really busy a lot, and we just haven’t had a time to talk lately, so, let me just come out and say it. I miss you. You’re just not the same anymore. And,… Continue reading Dear Twitter
One man’s graduation into Badassitude.
Brett Petersel. Just one of the best people I’ve ever known. And the ladies.. they love him too!
All We Are… We Are (The remix)
I wrote this in 2004. July 7, 2004, to be exact, as a part of one of my many attempts to soul search for who I am. It was then called “Dissertations on Geekdom”, in some attempt at light humor and After this week, meeting, sharing with, and thinking about all the amazing people in… Continue reading All We Are… We Are (The remix)
R.E.M. – I Believe
When I was young and full of grace And spirited – a rattlesnake When I was young and fever fell My spirit, I will not tell You’re on your honor not to tell I believe in coyotes and time as an abstract Explain the change, the difference between What you want and what you need,… Continue reading R.E.M. – I Believe