tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355661002008-09-04T16:57:43.607-04:00MKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01017771888807888770noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-40668967296111880692008-08-31T21:23:00.004-04:002008-08-31T21:34:36.489-04:00

Best. Picture. Ever. Alyssa captured this photo Sunday, August 17th at the Astoria treasure, the Beer Garden a.k.a. the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. Definitely one of my and the Sultan's favorite spots in Astoria.

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When you're at a show ... you know how it is. Look familiar?

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As sad I as I am to see another fun summer come to a close, I am so amped for today! Today, my friends, is the best day of the year: COLLEGE GAME DAY! Some know of my undying love for my alma mater, Michigan State University. My parents were right, those four years were the best years of my life. I was a season football ticket holder during my four years at MSU, and then went to nearly six years

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Last weekend, the Sultan and I decided to bike the Brooklyn Bridge. I have to admit I was slightly nervous. The thought of carrying my bike several flights of stairs made me question my strength. And you know how it is here, people get annoyed with bikers on the subway. Heh. But after a few steps, my petite Maltese arms could take on anything. Biking the bridge, though, was absolutely amazing.

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I heart Medium-Large. Thanks to Amanda for sharing this radness with me today. RIP Joey Ramone. Here's some additional food for thought:

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For my fellow New Yorkers looking for something to do on Monday evening, please come out to the The Ailey Citigroup Theater for bro.to'.gra.phy, a show featuring the choreography of my dear friend, and dancer and actor Stephen Brotebeck. The 45-minute performance -- with shows at 7 and 8:30 -- will explore the evolution of musical theater and its future, while also mixing both art and the love

MKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01017771888807888770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-2098189356650479722008-08-01T23:36:00.006-04:002008-08-02T18:38:38.548-04:00

A couple of weeks ago while my Dad was in town, we were hanging out in Soho on a Sunday afternoon. To my surprise, I saw this brilliant piece of steel and wheels at the stoplight at Mercer and Prince streets. Are you kidding me? 1982 anyone?

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Many thanks to Alex for sharing this Echo & the Bunnymen video with me the other day. Heaven Up Here is my second favorite Bunnymen album behind the oh-so-underated Porcupine. In this 1983 footage from the German television show, Rockpalast, the Liverpudlian dudes sweat it OUT hardcore during their performance of "Heaven Up Here." Look at Ian McCulloch's shirt! Better yet, his hair is in tip-top

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My earliest memory of hearing Kate Bush was around 1985. I caught a snippet of the "Running Up That Hill" video (posted below) on MTV. For an eight year old kid, I found her incredibly odd, but interesting. As a teen, she was the only female artist that mattered to me (well she and Siouxsie Sioux, of course)...way before Tori Amos, before Sinéad O'Connor, before Björk, before any of 'em. Her

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Yes, I am a Rush fan. They remind me of childhood. I have so many fond memories of driving in my family's 1984 Camaro with my Dad as Detroit's own WRIF and WLLZ (R.I.P.) delivered the hard rock hits. I cannot count the times I heard "Subdivisions" and "Tom Sawyer" by Rush. My teen years weren't just about English post-punk, Britpop, and alternative rock radio. I played as much Rush as I did Blur

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You have to love Jack White. He keeps it real no matter what. Oddly enough (or is it?), the White Stripes frontman recently (re)professed his love for the Motor City in a poem exclusively for the Detroit Free Press. Say what? May I ask why? Why the hell not is the question. Since leaving the dirt and grime of that old automotive town behind for Nashville in 2006, some questioned White's

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I never understand the urgency to deface, let alone steal, someone's headstone. I mean, what for? You just take away the joy from anyone who chooses to visit such a site and celebrate the life of someone else. During the week of June 30th, the memorial stone belonging to the late Ian Curtis -- which was inscribed with "Ian Curtis 18 - 5 - 80" and the words "Love Will Tear Us Apart" -- went

MKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01017771888807888770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-81811756127353265802008-06-27T17:25:00.008-04:002008-07-08T21:20:00.873-04:00

FINALLY! Summertime is here. All 54 outdoor pools opened this weekend! From Saturday, June 27th to Monday September 1st, New Yorkers living in all five boroughs can enjoy the city's public pools. Lucky for the Sultan and me, we live near the fantastic watering hole known as Astoria Pool. Boo ya!

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Somewhere in Austin, Texas @ SXSW: March 2007 (photos courtesy of me)

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Happy 51st Birthday to the ultimate punk priestess, Siouxsie Sioux. The former Banshees frontman is prepping to hit the European festival circuit this summer in support of her latest solo offering, Siouxsie. I had the chance to catch her tour opener in February and the lady looked fantastic. She still makes it all look easy. Looking 51 years young, m'dear. Additional birthday wishes go out to

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So apparently New York Rangers left wing Sean Avery is interning at Vogue? So what, the dude had nothing better to do since losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this month? Are you freaking kidding me? If this is a joke or some kind of clever publicity stunt, it's the lamest move EVER! But I suppose I should expect this from a punk like

MKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01017771888807888770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-83019191333567186412008-05-22T06:58:00.006-04:002008-05-22T22:09:24.717-04:00

Ah yes, it's today ... the 49th birthday of Morrissey, my favorite star. Still a charming man (heh), the former Smiths frontman is readying the release of "All You Need is Me," the second single -- out June 2nd according to morrissey-solo -- from his latest Greatest Hits collection. Mozzer, you don't look too shabby.

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"The dismal fact is that self-respect has nothing to do with the approval of others -- who are, after all, deceived easily enough; has nothing to do with reputation, which, as Rhett Butler told Scarlett O'Hara, is something people with courage can do without." -- Joan Didion, from her chapter On Self-Respect, Slouching Towards Bethlehem [Image courtesy of Mostly Americana]

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Ryan and I met this friendly little fella named Kato yesterday in Jersey City. He had his tongue out the whole time. Isn't he cute? While I do love me some Pugs, I'm still partial to my Beagles. NYC Beags! Where are you? In tribute to my all time favorite beagle, Dumars -- yes, we named him after Joe Dumars. It was 1989 and we were obsessed with the Detroit Pistons, who were the NBA champs

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My childhood babysitter, Doreen, is a no-nonsense woman who takes care of everyone before herself. Whether she and her husband are mowing lawns for the elderly or driving all over Michigan to attend their grandchildren's various sporting events, Doreen is always happy to help and happy to be there. My family adores her and her family... for we've had the pleasure of knowing Doreen and Co. since

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This view, near Astoria Park, is a two-minute walk from my apartment. I heart Queens! (Photos courtesy of me)

MKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01017771888807888770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-55561682238507250542008-05-06T11:04:00.002-04:002008-05-08T21:01:33.059-04:00

What, am I 30 going on 65? I am becoming obsessed with Scrabble. I blame my pals, the Coreys, for passing the Scrabble bug on to me. Up until a few weeks ago, I hadn't played the game since I was a kid. Now, I'm crazy about it. I ordered the classic edition from Amazon so Ryan and I can play. I'm also going bonkers over the fact that Scrabulous, a fab online place to play the game, has been down

MKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01017771888807888770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-33691690158106428492008-05-05T08:51:00.004-04:002008-05-05T09:39:39.011-04:00

Happy Birthday to Echo & the Bunnymen frontman Ian McCulloch. The Liverpudlian-born rocker was born 49 years ago today. This year, Mac and Co. will be playing a host of shows in support of their 30 years as a band and celebrating their epic LP, Ocean Rain. I'll be at the Radio City Music Hall show October 1st.

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For those Noo Yawkers about to rock, come out to the Highline Ballroom tomorrow night (Sunday, May 4) for ROCK for JWOC. Journeys Within Our Community (JWOC), a Cambodia-based non-profit organization that builds wells for villages without fresh water, offers micro-financing to support business growth and gives scholarships to children seeking higher education. My friend Kristina and her

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In support of their forthcoming thirteenth album, revered Brit rockers and one of my dear, dear favorites The Cure is prepping to offer fans a tidy, little package of fresh tunes. The catch is that all singles leading up to the new album will be issued on the 13th of each month, starting May 13th with "The Only One." The currently untitled LP, the band's first since their 2004 self-titled effort

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