Jury Duty Day 2
January 13th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
What can I say about day 2? Lots was more of the same. You want the short version? I got called in and interviewed for a case. I did not get picked. I’m done for 6(?) years now.
Jury Duty Day 1
January 12th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Oh my dear blog, how I have ignored you. Whoops. Someone care to make a new year’s resolution about blogging more often? Maybe later.
On to our topic at hand. I got called for jury duty! I’m one of these people who hates uncertainty. The minimal amount of information provided on the mailed summons along with the fact that everyone knows there’s no way to determine how many days, what case you’ll be assigned, etc., just drove me crazy going into it. Therefor I decided to take meticulous notes about my experience in case there’s another like me out there, nervous for jury duty in the Bronx, New York.
For those who’d rather the digest version: day 1. Did not get assigned to a case. Boring as predicted. Going back tomorrow for more of the same.
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East coast, west coast
August 10th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
After a (very) recent visit to California I realize I don’t think I could ever live there permanently, although I do have an appreciation for it. Here’s my retrospective:
California things I miss already:
New York things I missed:
- Dunkin Donuts (wtf, I know)
- New York driving
- My own apartment, especially my internet speed *geeks out*
- Friends, of course
Review: Garden Gourmet Market
July 7th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Address: 5665 Broadway, Bronx, NY, 10463
Website: gardengourmetmarket.com (coming soon)
Type: Grocery store
Verdict: Like your own miniature Fairway right around the corner. Read the rest of this entry »
How to watch fireworks
July 5th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
After some interesting goings on at the Macy’s fireworks on the Fourth, I thought I’d give some tips on how to best enjoy such festivities and respect your neighbors at the same time. You see, when we’re packed into South Street Seaport like sardines, a certain level of respect is nice.
- Tourists: While I know pictures are great to show the friends and fam back home, you might want to think about not watching the entire fireworks show through a 2×2″ LCD screen. Really, it’s quite an experience just to be there, why not live it?
- Parents: If your child still requires a stroller we might want to think twice about bringing him or her to the event. It is highly unlikely that children under two will understand the loud noises and bright lights, much less why you’ve decided to mess up his or her sleep schedule for this mayhem.
- First come, first serve: You want a good spot near the front? Want to have room to spread out the family or your herd of preteen buddies? About 5-6 PM is a good time to arrive, not at 9, 30 minutes before the show starts. If you get there late never fear. Fireworks are high in the sky so even those in the back can see. It’s not necessary to squish yourself into the cracks between the blankets of those who have been camping out for hours.
- Umbrellas can be weapons: It’s unfortunate that I have to include this one. Why did it have to rain? But when it does, please watch those spiky prongs at the edges of your umbrella. You could take an eye out with those!
I could rant on and on about the other happenings of the night (those who were there with me understand), but for now I’ll leave it at these few constructive tidbits.
(Photo courtesy Flickr user LarimdaME.)
Review: Nonno Tony’s
July 1st, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Address: 554 W 235th St, Bronx, NY 10463
Cuisine: Italian/Pizza
Atmosphere: Casual sit down
Cost: A bit more than your average slice, but worth it.
Verdict: Looks can be deceiving, give this one a try! Read the rest of this entry »
Riverdale Reviews: Intro
June 8th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
One of my goals for the summer is to visit, become familar with, and better able to utilize the resources of Riverdale (NY) which has been my home for the past four years. On moving in I was quick to dismiss the neightborhood. I knew I wanted a quiet place where I could walk to and from my car at night without looking over my shoulder, a place that was close enough to work, and somewhere that provided ease of getting into Manhattan. Riverdale seemed perfect and I do still love it, however one cannot deny the lack of things to do here, especially compared to other, hipper outer borough neighborhoods. One of my favorite comments on Riverdale comes from my friend Tony who grew up here. He says something along the lines of if he were to get super rich he would put it all into making Riverdale cool. I applaud that.
For all of its quiet suburbaness, though, I have realized there are probably some hidden treasures here. Why get in the car or onto the train if what you need is just a (scenic) walk away? And with that I vow to explore my neighborhood, my home, which I have previously neglected.
My love note to Cross County
April 20th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Well, you never know how much you need something until you can’t have it. I’d like to take this opportunity to tell Cross County Parkway just how much I appreciate it. Yesterday’s Papal visit to Yonkers forced massive closures of the parkway and boy did it cause a mess. In the future every day I drive drama-free on Cross County I will be thankful. Read the rest of this entry »
Default theme
April 11th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Oh no, not the default WordPress theme! Not that it’s terrible, I like the valid HTML and CSS and all, but just have seen our friend Kubrick one too many times. I need to design something for this. Maybe matched to my real freelance site or maybe totally different. Can I get creative lately? Not sure.