Great Depression: The Sequel

Okay, so the title of this post is a bit premature, but still, it’s bad out there.
Yet, here is the one bright light from a recent trip to Long Island:

Holyfield

Last night, amidst my merry slumber of Christmas cheers and holiday magic came the alien reverie of boxing’s four time champion Evander Holyfield. Now 46, “The Real Deal” is far past his celebrated prime where he vanquished such foes as Mike Tyson and Michael Moorer. These days he seems to do two things: [...]

What happens when you google your name sometimes…..?

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2008/11/rip_john_spalding.php
This is not me, obviously…. but yikes!  I feel bad for the other John Spalding.  May he rest in peace.

NY gov gets parodied on SNL

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

On Saturday, I went to Bay Ridge for Greek food. You wouldn’t know that we’re in a recession based on the volume of shoppers on 86th Street between 4th and 5th Avenue.