Posts by hamblog
cocktails
The Kentile Collins, Clover Club, Smith Street, Brookyn. Look it up. The two fears that Rich has about death: Trapped in the subway during a fire or accident, surrounded by small Peruvian women screaming “madre de dios!” as Rich is crushed to death in the ensuing chaos. Walking across the street, traffic is coming. A…
Read Morecoffee gimme a break
For those of you who yearn for good ol delicious Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, you are so misguided. It is swill, pretty much the way I’ve Lways known it to be. However, the eavesdropping and people watching from this 7th Ave DD location can’t be beat. Besides, it’s pretty entertaining to be fully decked out in…
Read Moresome sort of “fit” pun here
I love D for letting me use his apartment in the best neighborhood in Manhattan, it’s been pure joy except for the lack of wi-fi and reliable cell reception grrrrrrr. Anyway. Oh, and also remind me to tell you about the Man in the Newspaper Suit! Where was I? Oh yes. Trying to keep my…
Read Morebabies and dogs and dogs and babies
This is my dear friend Chris, currently stuck in a customer service vortex, sitting with me at a cafe in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. I am waiting for him so that we can go to Coney Island! Brooklyn is packed full of dogs and babies. To the hilt. Both sisters had to cancel coming to NY,…
Read Morebig city excitement
Thanks to my dear friend D I am staying in a nice little apartment in the greatest neighborhood in Manhattan. the only favor D has asked in return is that I have the toilet repaired. This is involving the building superintendent, a nice repairman, and just a few hours of waiting around, on my part.…
Read Morewinging my way
Getting up at Painful O’Clock sucks, no two ways about it. Especially getting up for the privilege of a $40 cab ride, being selected for an extra-special TSA body inspection, and being jammed in a truly inhumane lack of personal space. Seriously, man ahead of me, he’s in my lap and not in any good…
Read Morescenes from wedding #1
A corgi named Dusty in a bow tie Hooray for the newly married, Ellen and Albert Greeting the paparazzi. Note the San Francisco skyline in the background. Location was the Presidio’s Log Cabin. I suggest you get married there; it is fabulous. Um, hello and speaking of fabulous? Ellen the bride. Me, outfit, skyline. The…
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I’m off to wedding number one of this two-wedding vacation. Apparently it’s a sleep-as-much-as-possible vacation, too. I fell asleep on yesterday’s afternoon shuttle to the airport, on the plane, and on Molly’s couch as soon as the pillow was in place. I’m going to visit a friend’s baby before going to the wedding. I will…
Read Morekeys keys to your heart heart
My dear friend and ex-lovar D offered access to his New York City apartment while I’m there. D doesn’t live in the country, so this sweet pad in a very prime Manhattan location sits empty most of the time. Perhaps I’ll just move there and not tell him. The only things that I promised to…
Read Moreobservations as i prepare for my trip
Between San Francisco and New York, I am going to see three of my four siblings — the Elusive SF Brother, and both my sisters in NY (one is coming to NY on my invitation and the other will happen to be in NY). The last time four of us were together was at my…
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