MicroHoo! – February 13, 2008

Today’s the day before Valentine’s Day, and the courting never stops. Maybe Yahoo! just doesn’t want to have a relationship with Microsoft. But whoever finally wins the heart of Yahoo!, perhaps at least they’ll fix this big, costly, Times...

Snow Dusting – February 12, 2008

The weather people made a big hue and cry about this “major storm” with snow and sleet tonight, flooding tomorrow morning, and the general end of the world as we know it. Looks like a basic Manhattan “light dusting” to me, but I’ll report...

The Cask of Amontillado – February 11, 2008

Went to an unusual live/film presentation this evening in one of the gallery buildings on West 26th street that used to be for industrial uses. This bricked-in alcove might still, to this day, contain the bones of Fortunado, chained to the wall behind...

Finality of Stowage – February 10, 2008

A process that began back in January that was posted here has reached  an end with the final move of a houseful of furniture to the Auctioneers, and to the Storage Facility. We’re able now to relax a bit from some family responsibilities that have been taking us...

Wartime Coinage – February 9, 2008

My Uncle Al (1897-1993), served as a sergeant in both World War One and World War Two. I spent part of today organizing and repacking about 80 lbs. of coins – his longtime hobby was collecting “Wartime Nickels and Metal Pennies” from the years...

The First Twin Towers – February 8, 2008

The San Remo, 74th Street and Central Park West, was the first of New York’s twin towered apartment buildings. Built in 1929-1931, each ten-story tower is topped with an homage to the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates. All architectural specifics aside, (since...