Books Purchased: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien Amber, Furs and Cockleshells by Anne Mustoe Tenth of December by George Saunders Why I Wake Early by Mary Oliver Lunch Poems by Frank O’Hara The Fault in Our Stars by John Green American Primitive by Mary Oliver The Size of Thoughts by Nicholson Baker… Continue reading Polysyllabic Spree – January 2013
The Art of Travel
“To awake quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown… Continue reading The Art of Travel
Tenth of December by George Saunders
I went to see George Saunders last week at Greenlight Bookstore in Ft. Green, Brooklyn. I knew it would be a popular event, but I didn’t anticipate the hundreds of people who showed up and packed the small independent bookstore beyond capacity and spilled out into the street. Joel Lovell wrote a fantastic article about… Continue reading Tenth of December by George Saunders
2012 Books and Reading Recap
Well, I didn’t read as many books as I wanted to in 2012 (in fact, I think this is a five year low). Nevertheless, this is always one of my favorite posts and it was no less fun to tally everything up. I also enjoyed almost everything I read this year. Total books read: 63… Continue reading 2012 Books and Reading Recap
2012, you were good and right.
2012 was packed full. Almost all of it was good. Several things were life changing. I feel lucky and very fortunate. I’m hoping 2013 will be just as fun and full of even more adventures. I hope it will present good challenges that will help me grow and learn. I hope I’ll get to spend… Continue reading 2012, you were good and right.
Some of the Books I Gave and Where I Bought Them, 2012
I’m a Book Pusher. It’s not enough to buy myself more books than I can ever read in a lifetime… I’m not ok with letting a friend or family member advance into a new year of their life or go through the holiday season without a new book purchased by me and given to them… Continue reading Some of the Books I Gave and Where I Bought Them, 2012
Desert Road Trip 2012
Is it possible to convey in words and pictures the experience of 10 days hiking and camping in six of our country’s most amazing national parks? How it felt to hike up the Virgin River, through the canyon walls of Zion, with the cold river water rushing across your feet? What it was like at… Continue reading Desert Road Trip 2012
live fearlessly
we are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that death will tremble to take us -charles bukowski
Happy Mother’s Day!
In honor of mother’s day, here’s a list of some of things my Mom knew were awesome before I did. Fortunately (though she never forced them on me), through her example I got around to loving them all too. Thank you Mom – you are an incredible Mom and friend. 10 things my Mom knew… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!
Saturday in Photos: The Magic Biking Adventure
This Saturday my friends Dara, Chris, and I found ourselves with 3 bikes and no plans. So we set off on an epic bike ride that spanned 26+ miles, two boroughs, 3,032 dogs, and Josh Groban & David Wain sightings. We started in Carroll Gardens and rode north to the Brooklyn Bridge. Then we rode… Continue reading Saturday in Photos: The Magic Biking Adventure
National Poetry Month – Taylor Mali
To celebrate National Poetry Month, I’d like to share the best poet that I have discovered in the past year – Taylor Mali. He is well know for his poem “What Learning Leaves” – an excellent poem about the importance of teachers. I love both of his collections, What Learning Leaves and The Last Time… Continue reading National Poetry Month – Taylor Mali
BK Flea Saturday 4.14.12
Last week was the Flea’s second week outdoors this season, but my first outdoor visit of the year. After an amazing panini for brunch at Bocca Lupo, I walked over to Ft. Green with my friend Ash. I found these three vintage full color Golden Nature Guides, the same ones my Mom has and I grew… Continue reading BK Flea Saturday 4.14.12