Peter and Pinoyboy

Oh my pod is one my favorite podcasts. I have been a regular listener since June or July 2006 and found their podcast via Blackgayblogger.com. Because of Peter's ending message..."Even the smallest voice makes a harmony so make sure yours get heard." I posted a voice comment and from then on I've contributed as much as I can. So visit their website and/or subscribe to their podcast at Itunes. It's fun.

Wait, I'm not done.

Anyone looking for an apple computer should really should check out past episodes of their podcast, especially episode 101 and 102. Those were the first ones I listened to. They are practical and give an honest view about the macintosh. In fact, I had the pleasure of meeting them at the 5th Avenue Apple Store, where I bought my macbook.

Hey guys, thanks for the shout out on your show!

Awwhh What the heck.

Free sundae Tuesday. I'm headed to get one. I deserve a treat.

Update: I should have said, it's buy one get one free!

Is this a good thing?

Scores going up? Taking a standardized tests is a skill you can learn and I think it's important, but the fact that these scores are up does not mean that these children are learning the skills they need to succeed. The real question will these children get into college.

Standardized tests are a way for governments to sleep at night and politicians to get reelected.

NY times article

Family Violence

Not too long ago a put a story about a Texas Tragedy, where a mother hung her four children. Now we have another tragedy involving caregivers, children and guns. This is unacceptable. Why is this happening? Where is the outrage? Guns have no place in a home with children. People are running with less sleep, money and patience and when conflict arises deadly choices are made. I think in terms of causality. What events could bring a parent to shoot their infant twins?

I've always wondered, do people feel that unsafe that every household has guns? What are people so afraid of? Actually, I think Bowling for Columbine said it best. For more information about the Wisconsin tragedy click the link below.

CNN Article

Act of Desperation

It seems like immigration is really important to President Bush. I wonder how high up Health Care and Education are? Does he fight like this for the American people? These people aren't even citizens...yet.

CNN article

Spring Awakening wins Best Musical

I'm going to call it at 5pm Sunday at Grounded. There shouldn't be too much surprise tonight. If we are surprised and Mary Poppins wins the Tony's will have made another poor decision for Best Musical (i.e. The Producers over The Full Monty.)

We can remember when were young and didn't know what was happening to us and our bodies. I thought no one knew what I was going through or how to help. I had a friend close to me get bone cancer and another die in a car accident. I took it especially hard because it was they were close to me and I was the only child. If you're the only child you understand that your friends are treated like family by you and your parents.

This musical uses music from today to give a contemporary voice to issues that have been around for ages. Sexuality, suicide, child abuse, anger, parents and love are just some of the issues. One reason I'm so on the Spring Awakening "bandwagon" is because it's on the few original works out there. I'm not against Legally Blonde; it's already sold 9 million dollars in advance ticket sales, but nothing I would see unless I got a free ticket or knew someone in it. The Little Mermaid is coming in November and I know two people in it! It better be halfway decent.

Spring Awakening was based on a non-musical play by German Frank Wedekind — written in 1891. The songs woven in this tapestry add to the beauty. They don't really move the story along, a concept started by Oklahoma. At one point, the actors go off, get mike stands, come back onstage and "rock out". It's hot. I'm very into Bertolt Brecht, so I was in heaven with this style of theatre. The style of...scene, song about scene, then another scene. It's great. It's hard to pick a single song that I love, but I have to mention two, Mirror Blue Light and Left Behind. I was crying.

That's my small rant. I hope Broadway gets the hint. We need to blow a little fresh air into Broadway. You can pander to the older crowd of you want, but when they die off, who are you going to have left going to the theatre? Let's open our eyes and let Americans of all ages and colors get their story told. It can only help Broadway in the long run.

Talkin bout S'Mac

Another plug, but I had to mention this.

This isn't the healthy option, but that's okay. You can make this a once a month treat for yourself. I'm talking about S'mac. This weekend a friend was in town from Florida and we went from restaurant to restaurant. Outside of the bars one the highlights was Smac. It's fun and extreme comfort food. Surprisingly the service was good and staff friendly. I told the young man at the counter that it was my first time and what would he recommend. He immediately said the cheeseburger mac and cheese. Boy, was he right. It was filling and it was the right amount of beef to cheese, so I was in heaven. If you like macarroni and cheese, this is a must. Make you way to the East Village as soon as possible.

The pic is of what I actually ate! It was as good as it looks.

Pinkberry

I feel like today is ad day, but I have to mention the "hot" yogurt place in the city, Pinkberry. It's refreshing and fun, who can resist captain crunch and fruity pebbles in your yogurt. All I have to say is it's a must trip this summer if you're in town. My favorite location is the Chelsea one. There's normally at least a fifteen minute wait. If you're single, that's not a bad thing. ;-)

Here's to green tea!

Sunday @ Grounded

Grounded is one of those places that I frequent. It's relaxed and there always lots of Macs, more Macbook Pros than anything. Today's selection of music is Johnny Cash's San Quentin album.

It's not perfect though. Today they have their ceiling fans going when they should have their air on. Maybe they're doing that so people won't stay so long. I've been here at long as a few hours and I don't think that's a bad thing, if they have empy seats. I try to be respectful. :-)

How do people find this place? It's pretty out of the way on Jane Street. It must be by word of mouth. I only found it because a friend heard that this was a cute place. New York is funny because there are so many cute places that people don't want you to find out about. I know the feeling. You have a spot you love and when the word gets out you can't even find a seat. We'll see what happens to this place.

If you're in NYC, go. Just make sure you show respect of other's are waiting for a table. :-)

Soy Luck Club

I gotta give a shout out to this place. It's almost better than than Grounded. Grounded is great and I love the "loungy" feel of it, but Soy Luck Club is just filled with windows and people are constantly walking by. Plus, I love this one chair that gives me back support, and allows me to relax. To top it all off there's an outlet right next to me.