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Ya Know What Sucks?

Ya Know What Sucks?

A charlie horse at 4:00 AM

My brain said to me, "Ya know what would...

Posted on 08/25/05 in Life

Waiting for the Bus

Waiting for the Bus

Line? What line?

I cannot figure out why folks in Hoboken have such a...

Posted on 08/23/05 in Life

Love & Let Die

Love & Let Die

Death is inevitable, so smile, smile, smile...

Posted on 08/21/05 in Life

The Song (um…Scream) of the Cicada

The Song (um…Scream) of the Cicada

How are things so small so loud?

I am amazed by the insane volume of...

Posted on 08/19/05 in Life

Farmer John’s Oatmeal Stout

Farmer John’s Oatmeal Stout

Last night when a bunch of us could not get into the bar we wanted due to a...

Posted on 08/18/05 in Life

A Gettysburg Casino?

A Gettysburg Casino?

Let's ruin some more American History!

A reader sent me this note...

Posted on 05/17/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Links

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Links

Links related to my trip to Ireland...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Going Home

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Going Home

Today we fly back to NY. It's a day for reflection and duty-free shopping. I...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 5

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 5

During the night and into the morning I had to turn on the heat. It was clearly...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 4

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 4

As we sat patiently on the bus waiting for the for the ferry to cross the River...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 3

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 3

I've noticed something very interesting. It's something that happens on any...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 2

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 2

Clonakilty is famous for is their 'black pudding'. Black pudding (or blood...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 1

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – Day 1

It's about 6:00 AM here in Ireland, but still 1:00 AM to my body. I didn't...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – The Flight

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour – The Flight

My trip began with a leisurely couple of slices at Molfetta's in Hoboken. Not...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour

Irish Road Trip and Pub Tour

Sponsored by MurphGuide.com. A long-needed vacation for me thanks to the...

Posted on 04/12/05 in Life

NYC Transit Strike: Day 2

NYC Transit Strike: Day 2

Early this morning, just over 24 hours into this insane strike, one of...

Posted on 01/21/05 in Life

NYC Transit Strike: Day 1

NYC Transit Strike: Day 1

Here we are as in olden days ... 1980 to be precise. The local transit union...

Posted on 01/20/05 in Life

Sláinte Opens on Bowery

Sláinte Opens on Bowery

304 Bowery (at First St.) NYC

New Irish nightspot Sláinte has opened...

Posted on 06/24/04 in Life