Yesterday proved to be very sad when our beloved percolator unexpectedly died. A New York apartment-warming gift from our dear friend Tim (jucundushomo), she served us well these past 18 months and never failed to perk the most delicious coffee. That is, until yesterday, when she decided to perk no more. Below is an except from Tim's recounting of the day he ( Read more... )

Below is a video of Our Birds. Almost every weekend we would look out our living room window and see them flying high in circles over two buildings on the southwest corner of 135th and Amsterdam. For a long time we just marveled at the birds, amazed that they never left, but a few weeks ago we noticed a man -- dubbed Man In The Blue Shirt -- on the ( Read more... )

I just got back from my apartment's management office, because I needed to notify them that I will not be renewing my lease at the end of the month. My lease is up November 30, but we are moving this weekend (Nov. 10). Since I have already paid my November's rent (and it has been fully processed), I figured that moving out would not be a big deal, ( Read more... )

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Today -- our third anniversary -- has been wonderful and, in addition, a perfect goodbye to our year in New York. Full details will follow tomorrow, but right now I just want to say "I love you, Aaron!"

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I wonder what my trashy treasures are worth!

Stolen Tamayo Found in Manhattan Trash May Sell for $1 Million
By Lindsay Pollock
October 23, 2007

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Last night I was watching "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (Episode 72, "In the Dark"), when, approximately halfway through the episode, I couldn't believe my eyes: In the background of the criminal's garage sat our street chair! Now, the scene took place in Brooklyn (supposedly), so I doubt that it was our exact chair (plus it had a seat cushion), ( Read more... )

Yesterday was truly a great day for finding hidden jewels. It all started when I decided I wanted to go to Cardomat, my favorite card store, to stock up on beautiful thank you cards for when I'm gone. The bus stop is across the street from the store, however, which means I have to pass this one street vendor on the northwest corner of 111th and ( Read more... )

Like, MTV is airing the Broadway version of "Legally Blonde: The Musical," like, as I type this. It's so, like, terrible, but I just cannot look away. I need a hardcore theatre person to discuss this with, like, now.

Video: "Legally Blonde: The Musical" opening number ("Ohmigod You Guys") on The View. Note that this is the best song in the musical ( Read more... )