Zoo York City is...

...unique unto itself. I was fascinated to learn the reading material of a sleeping homeless man was actually the bard's "The Twelfth Night". I overheard a man wearing a wedding ring explaining to someone that he changed his online dating profile while waiting to be screened at a STD clinic. The list goes on and on.

Being as unique as NYC is, the economy here is somewhat insulated from what the rest of the country has been suffering for some time. But, it would seem the effects are starting to crack the surface here. Some of my friends actually had to give up their summer rentals, others are in far more precarious positions.

July has historically made a ghost town of these concrete canyons with the elite off to the Hamptons, the Poconos, the Jersey shore. Judging by the amount of business we did last night, everyone is staying put this year. Entertainment budgets are being spent closer to home, which I am grateful for, but really puts the recession into perspective for me.

I guess Prada, Chanel and the likes will get great deals out in the Hamptons this year, or maybe they will have to stay on Rodeo Drive.

New York, New York, it's a helluva' town.

I love a good...

...horror movie. Think "The Shining" (one of my top ten desert island scenario movies). Not slasher movies, but psychological thrillers such as "Frailty", "Mr. Brooks", and "Shattered" with Pierce Brosnan and Maria Bello.

So, I was very disappointed in the newest and tired remake of "The Wolfman". There were some recognizable names, though I felt it was miscast. The scenery was pretty good, although most of the CG's were pretty hokey. The transformation from man to wolf, was at best, mediocre.

The redeeming factor of this movie is it contains my new favorite movie quote. Anthony Hopkins: Never look back, the past is a wilderness of horrors.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

In a freaky coincidence...

...my friend Dave posted an eerily similar blog to the one I posted yesterday. Here's his link: http://lifeitself-dave.blogspot.com/

Dave was wondering aloud about the greatest rock band the world has ever seen. He narrowed his search to The Stones and The Beatles. In my circle of friends the combatants were The Who and Led Zeppelin.

Recently, during an Aerosmith debate, Dave and I agreed that we are both somewhat competitive. So with that in mind, I hope more of you weigh in on this one, the world's greatest rock band:

A) The Who
B) Led Zeppelin
C) The Beatles
D) The Rolling Stones
E) Other

Over the weekend...

...I had to occasion to visit a little music store in the east village. They carry a lot of older and out of print stuff, so I felt a little like a kid in a candy store. I smiled and reminisced and bought back a happier piece of my life.

So today, I would like to play a little game. What are the top five albums you could listen to for the rest of your life? You know, the desert island scenario. I hope everyone weighs in on this one, and we get an awesome list.

I'll go first...
1) Talking Heads/Stop Making Sense
2) The Cult/For Rockers, Ravers, Lovers, and Sinners
3) Led Zeppelin/Physical Graffiti
4) The Beatles/White Album
5) Little Feat/Waiting for Columbus

Your turn.

Maybe the heat is....

..the cause of the recent rash of aberrant behavior I have been witness to. For the past week it would seem that I have been needed in support of many different people for many different reasons.

Some of these people I know, some I do not. Some of these reasons are major, some are incidental. Although it is nice to be needed, I am starting to feel as though I am the only trouble free person left in NYC. Now that's a scary thought because there are times I feel pretty needy.

Something's gotta' give, I just hope it's not the A/C.

Happy Birthday America....

...culturally speaking we should be entering puberty soon. That's when things will get really ugly. Go enjoy the last vestiges of childhood while you can, no matter what your age.

Celebrate your freedoms and advantages, make plans for your future. Life is good in America, and I'm proud to one of her citizens.

Now, Let's Party!!!!!!!!

I wish I had a sister to....

...tell me when I look ridiculous. My mirror, scale and tape measure have all conspired against me and all my clothes have mysteriously shrunk; I've heard chocolate can do that.

I feel great. I need someone to remedy that.