Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it. ~~Mark Twain
By John on Nov 2, 2007 in Crime, Fun Stuff, Gay Issues, Society, Travel | 0 Comments
This is the news wrapup for the week ending Friday, November 2, 2007. It includes notes on a beach house fire in Ocean Isle, N.C., the anniversary of the NYC Subway system, A story about a couple both being arrested for drunk driving, and a story about a man being shot by his hunting dog. In Ohio, a gay person is appointed to a judgeship.
By John on Oct 27, 2007 in Crime, Fun Stuff, Humor, Places, Society, St. Petersburg | 0 Comments
This is a collection of news items for the week ending October 28, 2007. It includes stories of drunken elephants, a necrophilia plot in Citrus County, and a classic trash to treasure story.
By John on Aug 8, 2007 in Business, Places, Travel | 0 Comments
Wow! Did a recent business trip to New York City turn into a bit of an adventure. We had a meeting in town, and I’d found what I thought was a reasonably priced hotel one block from the meeting site. The boss went on Priceline, and found rooms in Jersey City for $125. It was a Hyatt, and a nice place.
By John on Apr 25, 2007 in Business, General, Places | 1 Comment
As one friend noted, I’m doing the rock star tour. I am headed to Pittsburgh this morning, and will fly into Reston, VA tonight for some meetings at our headquarters tomorrow. Tomorrow night I fly to New York City for a software user conference Friday. Finally home tomorrow night. I was going to purchase an [...]
By John on Jun 24, 2004 in Culture, Movies, Movies I Own | 0 Comments
Set in 1920’s New York City, this movie tells the story of idealistic young playwright David Shayne. Producer Julian Marx finally finds funding for the project from gangster Nick Valenti. The catch is that Nick’s girl friend Olive Neal gets the part of a psychiatrist, and Olive is a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist as well as being a dreadful actress. Agreeing to this first compromise is the first step to Broadway’s complete seduction of David, who neglects longtime girl friend Ellen. Meanwhile David puts up with Warner Purcell, the leading man who is a compulsive eater, Helen Sinclair, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Cheech, Olive’s interfering hitman / bodyguard. Eventually, the playwright must decide whether art or life is more important.
By John on May 25, 2004 in Family, Places, Society | 0 Comments
A recent visit to NYC set me to wondering about different lifestyles.
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