January 30, 2013

Yesterday was BBQ, Beer and Books with a Movie thrown in. James Spader was almost unrecognizable.John Hawkes from Deadwood was great. Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field were terrific as were Tommy Lee Jones and Hal Holbrook. An interesting movie with impact and thought.



Another tour of Turing: Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe
by George Dyson.



A friend of mine visited Harper's Ferry after reading this book. Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War by Tony Horwitz.



I used to play the Guitar. Maybe this will get me playing again. Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning by Gary Marcus.



Wildwood BBQ has some great Wings.



Their Brisket is really good. I ate it Naked style to appreciate the smoke flavor. The drink was Keegan's Mother's Milk Stout.

July 8, 2012

Greenmarket Plums



Wildwood BBQ Shrimp Diablo remains a top appetizer.



Their Jerk Wings are delicious.



The Rib Tips were tasty but a little overcooked.



Forest Hills Greenmarket
South side of Queens Blvd at 70th Avenue,
Open Sunday, 7/8/12 - 11/18/12
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.



The Web Site says Terhune Orchards will be there but it wasn't today.



Small but nice. Looks like a good Sunday place to get some extras like Corn or Tomatoes.

September 17, 2011

Oktoberfest takes place from September 17 to October 3rd, 2011.



The beer for the weekend is Samuel Adams Octoberfest from a Growler.



Wildwood BBQ for Brunch.



Chocolate Waffle.



The Smoke House $13.50
2 Eggs Any Style, Smoked Brisket, Bacon,
Texas Sausage, Buttermilk Biscuit, Country Potatoes.



Tonight's feast will be Stuffed Shells and Manicotti from Leo's Latticini.



A graphic depiction of the life of Richard Feynman. Wonderful and inspiring. I also have two other Graphic works: Machiavelli and The 911 Report.

June 18, 2011

Greenmarket had strawberries and Sugar Snap Peas as the attractions.



Sunflowers always catch my eye.



The best appetizer at Wildwood BBQ, Jalapeño Shrimp wrapped in Bacon. That's Keegans Mother's Milk in the background.



Man at Prairie Crossing:That's funny, that plane's dustin' crops where there ain't no crops.

Just finished watching North by Northwest. Love that crop-dusting scene. I had recently read an analysis of the Sequence.

HAMLET: I am but mad north-north-west: when the wind is
southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw.

January 17, 2011

Martin Luther King, Jr., a tremendous speech. I listen to it every MLK day. His last speech in Memphis foretold what was about to happen:

"Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn't matter with me now, because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life — longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. So I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything, I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord." — the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.



Stormy Monday written by T-Bone Walker, a classic done justice by this duo.



T-Bone Walker doing Stormy Monday , video not so good, but the music is clear and bracing.



New Jersey sunset from Chelsea Piers.



Wildwood BBQ was great, Beers included Keegan's Mother's Milk Stout and Six Point's Sweet Action.



Fried Green Tomatoes and Shrimp Diablo.



Ribs, Brisket and Collard Greens.

January 16, 2011

Watched This Boy's Life and then came across an interview of the author Tobias Wolff.



Going to an event today at the Chelsea Piers. Never been there before, looks interesting.



Tomorrow is a visit to Wildwood BBQ. Their Beer selections are top-notch.



From AnswersAskKids.com :Icicles are formed by the freezing of water when it drips from a surface. They lengthen as more water drips and freezes, and eventually taper into points. They may be caused by snow or ice melting and re-freezing as the temperature falls and rises and then falls again, or they may be formed when dripping water becomes just cold enough to be frozen into place as it falls over the side of a surface.



A Black and Tan with Guinness and Dogfish 60 Minute IPA.

December 26, 2010 - Blizzard

The Blizzard has begun. I am enjoying my Christmas gifts. My relatives know that for me it is BBQ, Beer and Books.



Unbroken A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. Written by Laura Hillenbrand. I read the reviews, looks interesting. I doubt I would have picked it up, but since it's a gift, I'll try it.



Aventinus, a Weizenbock 8.2% ABV



Affligem Tripel a high octane, 9.5 % ABV, Abbey Ale.Their Web site features Gregorian Chants.



Lindemans Framboise Raspberry Lambic Beer.



A $50 gift Certificate for Wildwood will be used for Ribs and Brisket.

August 24, 2009 - The High Line

Vacation-Land brought a trip to The High Line.
Little did I know, the local hotel with big glass windows
encourages guests to flash.









After a nice walk, a visit to the famous Hogs and Heifers.



Blue Moon on tap. Crazy dancing bartender.
Singing along with the LOUD sound system's
Jonas Brother's World War III through a Megaphone.



Ended the day at Wildwood BBQ with a nice
summer ale from Ithica Beer Co.