privileged October 29, 2009
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I could almost feel something for him, if he hadn’t been raised in one the wealthiest families in the country and been given every opportunity a rich white boy deserves. What a life – and now, concerned about dropping ratings (according to the NYTimes), Anderson Cooper has holed himself up in a $3,200-a night room with “his muscular friend, Benjamin Maisani, an owner of East Village bar Eastern Bloc” where they spent the first night in the huge bathtub “filled with bubbles and sprinkled with red rose petals”. For fuck sake, just come out already.
when technology fails September 24, 2009
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Gmail is down. Or some fucking shit like that. How the fucking hell do these email companies have the nerve to make us dependent on them and then go down like this? And why am I so angry that I can’t immediately send a reply to The Girls?
and away I go… March 10, 2009
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I feel the need to just plop out some thoughts. Something stream of conscious-ish. Just let the things rolling around in my head at this moment fall out onto the keyboard. Probably won’t be in the least entertaining, but what the hell, right?
“Synechdoche, New York” – we watched it last night. Let me preface by saying I like Charlie Kaufman. I loved “Being John Malkovich” and I even liked “Adaptation”. I hated “Synechdoche”. I mean it – HATED it. And don’t tell me I just didn’t ‘get it’ because that’s a load of bullshit. I’m a relatively intelligent person, and I make a hobby out of breaking down, discussing, and finding meaning in movies. But come on…there’s a limit.
I love working out on the elliptical machine while watching Torchwood on my iPhone. That just rocks.
If the economy were to directly affect my job – in other words, were I to lose it – I think Keith and I would just pack up and move. To be honest, there’s no way we could live in this city while both on unemployment. I love New York. I fucking hate the cost of living here (I’m not just talking monetary cost).
I did a photo shoot of Keith and I this past weekend. Not giving anything away, but it’s for my upcoming 1,000th post!
If you take an online course, wouldn’t you expect AT THE LEAST for the school to keep their website running?
I’ve lost 5 pounds. Really, it isn’t that much. But weighed against the norm over the last 5 years of gaining steadily, it’s quite an improvement. 
My Grandma has bronchial pneumonia. She sounds so frail on the phone. Makes me wish I were back in Ohio to make her some soup and give her a hug.
I need to sing more.
I’m bummed that I didn’t bring my camera with me today. There are some great photos of the seafood stew (with garlic-saffron aioli) that I made last night. Drat.
Molly says ‘drat’ all the time. And she lives in a place called ‘Ramsbottom’. Molly is cool.
a day of renewed hope January 20, 2009
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Of course I don’t think everything will magically be better tomorrow. Of course I know that not everything is going to be fixed quickly. But at least I have hope. And faith. Faith in President Barack Obama. And thus, faith in the country again.
drilling holes in our heads January 8, 2009
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When you are sick, or you have an affliction, or you’re diagnosed with something, I believe you should seek medical attention. I probably would have died as a young boy had my mother believed my asthma could be controlled through faith. As it turns out, I really did need those inhalers, and that medication, just to function. Doctors study the human body, they understand it better than most of us ever will. To allow your religion to dictate which avenues of medical care you can or cannot receive confounds me. Scientologists don’t believe in things like depression, or Autism. That’s amazing to me. I’ve been clinically depressed – sometimes it’s just not possible to pull yourself out of it. Autism is factually and statistically on the rise in this country – something hundreds of very smart doctors and professionals have studied, and reported on for years. Yet a religion can just say these things don’t exist. Scary.
Not that I’m singling out Scientology, mind you (although it does make me giggle more than most religions). All religions are based on a set of beliefs – rules – laws – doctrines – that you must follow in order to be accepted into their ranks. No pork; Hating Gays; not allowing the use of contraceptives; denouncing the existence of Autism – they’re all strict guidelines within different religions that you must adhere to in order to be a true and whole-hearted follower. And religions pride themselves on remaining constant in an ever-changing world. Upholding these beliefs that were written or recorded many years in the past (well, except for Scientology…I mean, it’s not THAT old…although their belief system does come from a big work of fiction, just like one of the BIG religions).
Did you know it used to be common knowledge that headaches were demons inside the head? Religious folk believed it best to drill holes in the skull, to release those demons. Seems to me some religious beliefs – especially where medicine is concerned – HAVE changed over the years. Wouldn’t it have been horrible to have been on the edge of that period of time when they were still drilling holes in our heads? You wake up one day with a horrible pain, so you have a hole drilled in your skull to drain the demon. The next day your neighbor tells you “oh yeah, sorry about that, but now we believe it’s actually just something called a headache and there weren’t actually demons in there.”
So perhaps a chapel isn’t the best place to find medical advice. It’s probably a great place to go for support, and soul-searching, and ponderings of faith and the future. But maybe, just maybe, we should turn to our scientific minds when it comes to illness, afflictions, or maladies. Unless, of course, you want to walk around with a hole in your head.
weekend plans, anyone? October 24, 2008
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So it’s been *gasp* ten years since I’ve seen Angel. Tomorrow, we’re having dinner! Angel & her husband Paul are coming down to Inwood for dinner with The Husbands. We’re going to show them around our ‘hood (hoping it isn’t raining too bad) and have some din-din – maybe Mamajuana? Maybe Garden Cafe? Probably not Indian Road Cafe. Hee hee
Tonight, we’re making a run to PJ’s for some liquor. I’m out of that freakin’ awesome Ginger infused Cognac Canton…must get more! But before that, I have to run to WF for oodles and oodles of food. We’ll most definitely be eating duck eggs for breakfast on Saturday and maybe Sunday. But I haven’t figured out dinners yet…hmm…maybe a meatloaf one night? Perhaps potato soup? The options are limitless.
Sunday we’ll probably carve pumpkins. So freakin’ cute, right?
Okay, let’s be honest here…I’m bored out of my mind at work today. Is it another Jewish Holiday? Those things pop up every other day in the fall. And this city shuts down for nearly all of them.
**time passed**
I just wolfed down a chicken buritto with spinach and extra green hot sauce. Okay, that’s good – that rules out Mexican for the weekend. We’re narrowing it down!
So now that I’ve rambled…what is everyone else doing this weekend?
up and coming October 17, 2008
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So we don’t have a ton of stuff on our books for the coming weeks. But we do have a few things that I think are pretty exciting. First and foremost – right before Halloween we’ll be carving pumpkins again. It’s one of my favorite traditions (it totally usurped last year’s failed attempt at my gingerbread house). Maybe this will be the year I take the time to sort out all the seeds and roast them up in the oven for a delightful little fall weather treat!
Of course, November 4 is election day. That day will set the tone for the remainder of the year. Fingers crossed…I really don’t want to have to move before Christmas!!
Looking ahead – we’re off to Mexico in just under a month for our gift trip from “Who’s Wedding Is It Anyway?” Should be a lot of fun. We’re staying at the Buenoventura Grand Hotel & Spa in Puerto Vallarta. We both need to leave the city, so this will provide the perfect little escape. Complete with pampering, drinks at the pool, and maybe a swim with the dolphins.
Once we get back, I have to start thinking about Thanksgiving. We made a deal last year (or rather, I made a proclamation) – because we have Honey Baked Ham and Macaroni & Cheese for our Christmas dinner EVERY year (Keith’s choice), I get to do whatever I want for Thanksgiving dinner. And what does that mean? NO ROAST TURKEY!!! I’ve been tossing around some thoughts – maybe an Osso Bucco…perhaps I’ll do a baby suckling pig (if I can find one) slow cooked in duck fat…I’ve never done Duck Ala Orange…what about everyone else? Do you have something traditional for Christmas?
sicko October 14, 2008
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Speaking of scary movies, I watched the scariest movie I’ve seen in a long time last night – Sicko – by Michael Moore. Now I’m not dumb, I know the health care system in this country is pathetic. I mean, I consider myself extremely lucky that my employer pays for health care for both myself and my husband. Fully pays for it – yeah, really lucky. BUT what happens if something serious hits one of us? That’s the point of “Sicko”. Yes, there are a TON of people in this country that don’t have health care, and that’s an absolute shame. But this movie shows the other side – people that ARE insured that still can’t afford their premiums and their copays. Or people that are uninsurable because of pre-existing conditions. It’s bullshit.
The health insurance companies are raping people left and right, with full support of our government. I was fascinated to hear a Doctor talk about working for an insurance company – her bonus increased the more people she declined for coverage. Complete flip-flop in Europe where a Doctor receives a higher bonus depending on the improved health of his patients.
I actually got tears in my eyes as I watched an American in England receive health care after an emergency – for free. Or when the people Mr. Moore took to Cuba (a bit sensational, but you get the idea) received free medical care as well. These countries with universal health care (specifically England, Canada, France and Cuba in the movie) have a policy – even if you’re not from this country, if you’re here and you need health care, you’ll get it. How comforting is that?
Is it wrong of us, as citizens, to expect our government to care for us? Is it wrong to want universal health care – GOOD and RELIABLE health care for all? Of course there are those out there that make oodles of cash from the health care industry (I’m not talking execs in the health care system…nope, those lovely elected officials who are whores for donations…most of them, really) who would say the service would be poor (I’m sorry, ours is atrocious…could it get worse?), or they dripping add the world “socialist” to the idea. Yep, it is very socialist. And perhaps a percentage of socialism would go a long way – we already do it in regards to schooling…and emergency services.
Maybe the fact that all these countries with universal health care have longer life expectancies than those of us in the US will help you see the light? Or maybe the fact that they value living as opposed to getting by (5 weeks vacation, 6 months paid leave for new mothers, sick leave as you need it, 35 hour work week). Keith was right. Our new plan is just to save up and get the fuck out. There’s nothing for me here. A country that doesn’t give me the same rights as its other citizens. A country that does not even pretend to care for me. A country that would throw me under the bus in lieu of higher profit margins. A country that expects my undying loyalty and support without giving any back my way. Give us 2 years. We’ll be gone.
biden vs. palin October 3, 2008
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You know what? I took notes during the debate, yes I’m a blog nerd. I was going to write a big blog post about my thoughts and feelings as I was watching. But I’ve changed my mind. I just wadded up my notes and threw them in the trash. Why? Because I’m a little sad. I can already see the spiral coming that we fell into 4 years ago, and 8 years ago. The Republicans are fantastic at treating the public like ignorant little children. Republicans will stoop as low into the muck as they can get in order to make their point be heard.
So, instead of writing a long post about the debates…enjoy these dancing monkeys:
hello, my name is chris and i’m a blogger October 1, 2008
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*hi chris*
I’ve been contemplating my blog. What is it? Why do I do it? Especially in light of the last week or so. I guess the simple answer is that I like sharing my thoughts and opinions with anyone who will listen. If that means criticizing the customer service at a local establishment, or showing off pictures of my trip to a nude beach, then so be it. I can put whatever I fucking want in my blog…because it’s my blog.
Those of you that read my blog (I think there are 6 or so), do so by choice. Only once have I forcibly made someone read a post on my blog (I’m not above that). Those readers that don’t agree with my opinions or viewpoints – GREAT! You’re more than welcome to post a comment and say so. I encourage an open dialogue – as long as it isn’t hurtful or vengeful. Truth be told, I have slighted a few people. So I’ll say this here and now, if George W. Bush, John McCain, Sarah Palin, the MTA, the woman that threw up on me on the subway, Clay Aiken, Duncan Sheik, the asshole taxi driver that tried to rip us off, or anyone else that I’ve slighted on my blog want to start up their own blog and say shit about me, please do. I encourage it. It’s a free world.
But those of you that make personal attacks in your comments, don’t be surprised when I delete them. From the very beginning when I started posting about planning my wedding to my husband (*gasp* we’re both men) I got hate comments. I responded to a few, trying to “raise above it” – but then I decided it wasn’t worth it. I came to the conclusion that a hateful comment would not have a place on my blog – those people would have to get a blog of their own. And then one step further – to physically threaten me because of something I posted on a blog, is just absurd (not to mention the fact that I didn’t even mention names – or single anyone out…in fact I think the post in question was about customer service in general, not just based around one employee…but I digress).
So what is my point? I guess that I like blogging. I like posting things that interest me and seeing who else has the same interests. I like hearing from readers. I like the attention (there, I said it). And a couple of stupid jerks aren’t going to stop me from saying what I think. I’m no martyr. I’m just a guy with an open, online diary. I’m just onemonkeyshow. And I’m happy with that.
