#447

I'm not quite sure what this has to do with the news

#446

Giglio Festival Williamsburg, Brooklyn 2011

"Our Lady of Mt Carmel Feast"

In front of about 20,000 people (see below) a group of about 120 Italian

Men carry a 5 story statue equipped with a band, some MCs and a

camerman through the streets of Williamsburg. For more info about the

festival click here or here

as you can see the men in the blue shirts and white hats

are carrying the statue, et al.

The streets were completely filled, and we all had to get out

of the way when the Giglio made it's way down Havemeyer St.

Go check it out next year!

#445

A commemoration for a young man who was killed after his HS

graduation. I felt weird taking a picture of this, but I am always

intrigued to see how people react to death, even under very

complicated/tragic circumstances.

#444

I am by no means endorsing Southern Hospitality Restaurant, but I

recently went there with some friends for a $35 BBQ feast along with

5 shots of bourbon per person. Considering that in NYC 5 shots of good

bourbon would cost more than $35 we had to give it a go. Let's just

say that the food was decent but the company and the bourbon were

really spot on. Next time, we'l just buy a bottle and hang out together

#443

This restaurant really kicks the shit out of all other Chinese restaurants

#442

Matisyahu at the Symphony Space on 6/15.

My buddy Adam played guitar with him that night and they

put on a really entertaining show. Matis is a great performer

and Adam really complimented him well. And there was a melodica to boot.

Thanks to Sara for bringing me along.

#441

You can tell how adamant they are about not receiving mail by
their ferocious use of squiggly lines, arrows, stars and exclamation points.
I hope the mailperson puts an envelope titled "not mail" in the slot.

#440

Hudson River Lighthouse Tour:

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.
Another classic lighthouse on the beautiful Hudson River

#439

This is the automobile equivalent to crappy eyeliner.
These people either take themselves way too seriously,
or really know how to laugh at their own expense

#438

We just went to Lawrence, KS to celebrate Elizabeth and Paul's wedding.
We had such a wonderful time, and Mary and Wint hosted a great party.
It looks like there might have been an uninvited guest too.
Congrats to Paul and Elizabeth and thanks again to Wint and Mary.

#437

This is how the Ding Dong Lounge celebrated the rapture.
Somehow we all survived

#436

BBQ or escort service?

#435

There's just so much to love about this sign,
especially the warning.
Keep Austin Weird

#434

Thanks to Pat and Kirsten's nuptuals, I finally made it to Austin, TX.
There are tons of really cool food trucks all over Austin that are cheap and delicious.
The "Ashtrayler" was my favorite non food related truck.
Even though I had a blast, I'm looking forward to visiting again.
Congrats to Pat and Kirsten on a beautiful, fun, hot wedding.

#433

I was thoroughly impressed that this bubble was still inflated
on the street with nobody anyway near it.

#432

I got a kick out of the automatic hand dryer at the Basketball
Hall of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts.

#431

Katie and I recently shared The Mountain Madness Burger:
2 grilled cheese sandwiches, 2 hamburgers, lettuce, tomato, onions,
jalapenos, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and more.

It was gross. Way too much food.
They spent too much time on all the add-ons and forgot
to focus on the burger. They basically seared it to a char.
And both of our stomachs were hurting for days. :)

#430

Candlepin Bowling is so much fun.
If you're ever in West Dover, VT (near Mt Snow) check out
North Star Bowling to get your candlepin fix.

#429

Don't you think that it would make more sense to
have the panic alarm in a more accessible location
for an emergency situation in the public restroom?
What would be an acceptable reason for activating this alarm?

#428

Sweet "tag" Basstoc.

I saw this "pricey" piece of art on the way to work the other day

#427

Wow!

#426

I don't understand how there can be a Pit BBQ in an airport

#425

A buddy of mine invited me to the Duke/ North Carolina Game

last Saturday at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill. And Even though I'm not

a fan of either team, It was an opportunity I couldn't turn down.

(Mostly because I got to see Jenny, Brendan, Eben, Callie and Abbie)

It was a big game that determined the ACC regular season championship

that North Carolina went on to win, much to Eben's dismay.

Unfortunately I didn't have a Carolina Blue shirt, but I was looking good.

Guess which one is me?

Thanks to Eben for the tix, and Jenny Brendan, Callie, Abbie and Eben

for a great, albeit way too short weekend.

See yall soon

#424

How do you know when you're in North Carolina?

You see a Lucky Strike smokestack and water tower.

#423

I wonder how long it takes to drive on a flat to make it look like this?

#422

I really love it when people "deface" or mock MTA signs.

I guess it does make straphangers feel a lil better about all

the new ways that the MTA constantly fucks us.

#421

Katie pointed out this strange shrine to Ronald Reagan
and the republicans that was taped to the bus stop in
front of our apartment. If you click on the pic you can
zoom in and see what it is all about. Weird

#420

There's a new ping club in town. Wang Chen's
Katie and I peeked in and the competition looks pretty stiff.

On a another note, it looks like someone really cashed in
on her time at the Olympics. Way to go Wang Chen!

#419

Guess who was just in Mexico?!?! ME!!!
I went with Katie and her family to a quaint little beach
town in the state of Nayarit called San Pancho. It was a blast.
Below are some of the pics

The sunset from our house overlooking the Pacific

The cool lighting at this great restaurant called Mar Plata

A park in town that is made out of recycled material

Casa de las Estrellas - the house we stayed in

Thanks again to Mary, Wint, Molly, Elizabeth (and Paul) and
especially Katie for a fantastic, relaxing, and fun vacation.
I'm already looking forward to next year

#418

Looks like this superhero didn't quite stick the landing.
And if you are wondering, that's what it looks like when snow
hasn't been cleaned up in NYC for a month. Gross!

#417

I tried to take a long shutter picture when I was
in the train, leaving the subway station. Because the
window was so filthy, this was the best one I got.
Next time I'll look for a cleaner train.

#416

Katie, Danny, Neighbor and I recently saw
Jessica Care Moore at the Nuyorican Poet's Club.
It had been a long time since I had been there,
but the energy was just the same.
What a great place and an incredible poet.
Go check either of them out when you get the chance.

#415

Strange piece of artwork in the bathroom at Mama's Bar in Alphabet City

#414

SNOWPOCALYPSE 2011!!

I love snow...
Apparently, other people do too

Cross Country skiers in central Park

A pretty scene on Duke Ellington Blvd

#413

This was the view I had on New Years' Eve.

It's a beautiful Church on the NE corner of

Hicks And Summit in Carroll Garens, Brooklyn.

Thanks to Rafi and Ariel for hosting a fun party.

And welcome to 2011!!