Ah the Pines!. Good times always. Was able to re-connect with friends, have lots of laughs and I think I pickled my liver-yes again BEX!!!-but, it was a memorable weekend, as always. More to come.
Mr. B.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Fire Island Pines June 20-22, 2008
Looking forward to the weekend ahead. Driving out with Michael tonight after he gets off from work.
After school today, I am hitting the gym, going to stop by Trader Joe's for a little bubbly and then home to pack and await the signal to get out of town.
GOOD TIMES!
After school today, I am hitting the gym, going to stop by Trader Joe's for a little bubbly and then home to pack and await the signal to get out of town.
GOOD TIMES!
Allen and Delancey
Well, well, well...
After three weeks of waiting in anticipation of a wonderful meal, the night finally arrived.
Michael and I started out with friends and "FAMILY" at Splash for the Official Kick Off Party to NYC Pride 2008 sponsored by SKYY Vodka. The cocktails were flowing, people were chatting. Great to see Jonathan, G, Greg, Jeff and Kevin, just to name a few. Bought tickets to attend the PIER DANCE and also WON tickets to attend the PIER DANCE: i.e. I have two extra tickets for sale! Good times!
We left Splash and drove down to the Lower East Side to have dinner at Allen and Delancey. Yummy. Michael and I walked in the front door after exchanging a peck on the sidewalk and pulled back the heavy curtain to reveal a beautifully appointed room with a comfortable bar-the bartender seemed to be on her first shift-EVER! A friend Gerry was at the bar and then I heard my name screamed from the other side of the bar-DOES EVERYONE KNOW ME? LOL! Analise, I am sure I spelled that incorrectly, with whom I worked at Compass Restaurant before we both departed, is now employed at A&D. We waited to be served at the bar, but to no avail, so we walked to the dining room and Analise brought us to the booth in the corner surrounded by candles. Wonderful.
We were started with complimentary glasses of champagne and then looked over the menu. It terms out my buddy James is also the sommelier, but he had left for the evening. He will start at Per Se, THOMAS KELLER's restaurant in the Time Warner Building, in upcoming weeks. Looking forward to that.
Everything at Allen and Delancey was spot on. From the pretzel flavored sourdough rolls that started the evening, the champagne brought to us by the hostess, each course of culinary delicacies was better than the next and I cannot wait to come back again very soon.
Michael and I drove home up the East Side and saw this cute little orange car that I tried to get pictures of, if anyone wants pictures of it, please email me. LOTS OF FUN.
A sleepover presented itself and we fell asleep in each other's arms.
GOOD TIMES.
After three weeks of waiting in anticipation of a wonderful meal, the night finally arrived.
Michael and I started out with friends and "FAMILY" at Splash for the Official Kick Off Party to NYC Pride 2008 sponsored by SKYY Vodka. The cocktails were flowing, people were chatting. Great to see Jonathan, G, Greg, Jeff and Kevin, just to name a few. Bought tickets to attend the PIER DANCE and also WON tickets to attend the PIER DANCE: i.e. I have two extra tickets for sale! Good times!
We left Splash and drove down to the Lower East Side to have dinner at Allen and Delancey. Yummy. Michael and I walked in the front door after exchanging a peck on the sidewalk and pulled back the heavy curtain to reveal a beautifully appointed room with a comfortable bar-the bartender seemed to be on her first shift-EVER! A friend Gerry was at the bar and then I heard my name screamed from the other side of the bar-DOES EVERYONE KNOW ME? LOL! Analise, I am sure I spelled that incorrectly, with whom I worked at Compass Restaurant before we both departed, is now employed at A&D. We waited to be served at the bar, but to no avail, so we walked to the dining room and Analise brought us to the booth in the corner surrounded by candles. Wonderful.
We were started with complimentary glasses of champagne and then looked over the menu. It terms out my buddy James is also the sommelier, but he had left for the evening. He will start at Per Se, THOMAS KELLER's restaurant in the Time Warner Building, in upcoming weeks. Looking forward to that.
Everything at Allen and Delancey was spot on. From the pretzel flavored sourdough rolls that started the evening, the champagne brought to us by the hostess, each course of culinary delicacies was better than the next and I cannot wait to come back again very soon.
Michael and I drove home up the East Side and saw this cute little orange car that I tried to get pictures of, if anyone wants pictures of it, please email me. LOTS OF FUN.
A sleepover presented itself and we fell asleep in each other's arms.
GOOD TIMES.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The End of the Second School Year
Good times is a reoccurring theme here at PS/MS 31. This year I met Mrs. Rochelle Washington Smith who became my new work wife. The story is too funny to mention and must be told in person. Please ask me about it the next time you see me.
As the year comes to an end, I am sad to see so many of the people who I have worked so closely with over the past two years move on to greener pastures. Bex, one of my other work-wives is moving to San Francisco after a fun-filled summer here in NYC, Jessica K. will be moving to Buffalo to continue her education and Jessica D. secured a position on Long Island; a coveted position at a great school district.
Many of my colleagues will also be returning, but in new capacities and/or responsibilities. I look forward to collaborating with them and all of our new additions to the PS/MS 31 Family.
The next seven days bring with it anxiety and a heightened level of stress as the year comes to a close. Last night was the eighth grade prom, Friday is their graduation and awarding of their diplomas which have been earned through hard work. The families and the students themselves should be proud and inspired by their accomplishments achieved this year.
I am looking forward to the end of the week and the end of next week as we say good-bye to our friends, students and colleagues and say hello to the summer period of rejuvenation, exploration and re-energizing for the year ahead.
Hello to Summer 2008!
As the year comes to an end, I am sad to see so many of the people who I have worked so closely with over the past two years move on to greener pastures. Bex, one of my other work-wives is moving to San Francisco after a fun-filled summer here in NYC, Jessica K. will be moving to Buffalo to continue her education and Jessica D. secured a position on Long Island; a coveted position at a great school district.
Many of my colleagues will also be returning, but in new capacities and/or responsibilities. I look forward to collaborating with them and all of our new additions to the PS/MS 31 Family.
The next seven days bring with it anxiety and a heightened level of stress as the year comes to a close. Last night was the eighth grade prom, Friday is their graduation and awarding of their diplomas which have been earned through hard work. The families and the students themselves should be proud and inspired by their accomplishments achieved this year.
I am looking forward to the end of the week and the end of next week as we say good-bye to our friends, students and colleagues and say hello to the summer period of rejuvenation, exploration and re-energizing for the year ahead.
Hello to Summer 2008!
Kick Off to Pride NYC 2008
Good day bloggers,
Looking forward to tonight's festivities started in Splash Bar at 5:30 tonight and then heading off to Allen and Delancey for dinner with Michael and his friend Jerry. Please be sure to check back tomorrow as there will be a full review of the evenings events and the culinary experience of A&D!
SB
Looking forward to tonight's festivities started in Splash Bar at 5:30 tonight and then heading off to Allen and Delancey for dinner with Michael and his friend Jerry. Please be sure to check back tomorrow as there will be a full review of the evenings events and the culinary experience of A&D!
SB
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