Over the weekend, I watched Man On Wire, the documentary about Phillippe Petit’s breathtaking tightrope walk across the World Trade Center’s twin towers in 1974. The movie is at once an astounding heist film (his high-wire act was unannounced and very illegal) and a re-affirmation in the power of one’s passion, dreams and motivation. From [...]
“It’s impossible, that’s for sure. So let’s start working.”
January 26th, 2009 · No Comments
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Obamanomics hits DeKalb Ave.
January 16th, 2009 · No Comments
DeKalb Avenue Merchants Association has been together a doozy of a list of restaurants, bars, hat shops and general stores that are celebrating Obama’s Inauguration day with sales and deals galore. It’s great to see as this neighborhood has been super supportive of Obama’s campaign, not only the people who live here but the small [...]
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My 2009 Resolutions
January 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment
Ah, resolutions. Yes, they are cliche and trite, with most of them falling by the wayside less than a week into the new year. But, everyone makes them. Why? Because it is still a great way to assess where you have come and where you still want to go. Sure, if you looked at the [...]
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Grass-fed meat? Yes, please!
December 21st, 2008 · No Comments
Brownstoner.com is reporting that the amazing peeps behind Diner and Marlow & Sons have opened up a butcher shop right down the road selling exclusively grass-fed meat, called Marlow & Daughters.
Having frequented Marlow & Sons and always being amazed at the high quality dishes with fresh vegetables and meats they continuously provide, this is a [...]
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