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Miami

Miami

This weekend’s destination is Miami.  Like Chicago last weekend it has been many years (ten I think) since I visited the city, rather passed through the city on my way to Key West.   
My reason for going is this years Ultra Music Festival  and maybe some exploring of the city.  I am doubtful that I’ll venture far [...]

[ More ] March 26th, 2009 | No Comments |
Ultra Music Festival

Ultra Music Festival

This week is Miami’s Winter Music Conference that concludes with the Ultra Music Festival.  I’ve been looking forward to this weekend since I first heard Tiesto and made it a point to see the top ten DJ’s in the world.  Although my time in San Francisco has changed the way I look and enjoy music [...]

[ More ] March 25th, 2009 | No Comments |
Babylon 5

Babylon 5

Having recently finished the Startgate SG-1 and Farscape series I am starting on Babylon 5. I’ve got the pilot, Babylon 5: The Gathering, on now. Despite its age so far the imagery and effects look decent. The dialog is a little dated, but so far not bad.
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I’ve finished Season 1. The [...]

[ More ] March 25th, 2009 | No Comments |
My Trader Joe’s Wish List

My Trader Joe’s Wish List

I love Trader Joes. Living in Florida without easy access to a store (the closest is in Atlanta) has made me sad on more than one occasion.  To that end I am putting together a wishlist of their offerings for which replacement are hard to find so when those of you in close proximity to a [...]

[ More ] March 24th, 2009 | 2 Comments |
Alinea, Magnificent Mile, Crobar, and a Billy Goat

Alinea, Magnificent Mile, Crobar, and a Billy Goat

It was nearly non-stop from boarding the plane in Tampa on Friday 2:00PM till stepping back off the plane Sunday at just before midnight.
Arriving at O’Hare was fun and the ride on the CTA gave a chance to sink into Chicago in getting ready for the weekend.  Stepping off the CTA at the Red Line [...]

[ More ] March 23rd, 2009 | No Comments |

Movie magic happening at Lex & 41st, NYC. The trailer is labeled "Dylan".Bubbles - This summer's favorite NYC tourist trinket. (no that is not his name)Skyscrapers at sunset from Bryant Park NYC.Hammock with a view. Relaxing at Picnic Point, Governor's Island, NYC. :-)The view that goes with tonight's movie, Big Lebowski :-)Short film night at the Brooklyn Stone House :-)UFO graffiti on 38th St NYC!NTD birthday and start of Kalidescope IIIIt took me a minute to see what had been stolen.New Yorkers fill Avenue A as a 3 alarm fire burns through an East Village apartment
man in a powered parachute flying over palm trees with the sunset in the background