Monthly Archives: October 2010

The first time I went to Belmont Racetrack was a wondrous experience. I took the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station right to the track, on a beautiful autumn day. About 25,000 people, including many families, picnicked on the grass, … Continue reading →

I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel, you were famous your heart was a legend… Former resident Leonard Cohen wrote the song Chelsea Hotel No. 2 in its honor. But now the renowned, quirky refuge for both struggling and … Continue reading →

Am I the only one who sat through tonight’s one and only Gubernatorial debate? For those of you who made the wiser choice to turn to the Yankee game (I taped it) or watch their fingernails grow, let me summarize it for … Continue reading →

Let’s find out: 1) How many total therapists (alone, as a couple or family) have you seen in your life? a) 0-1    b) 2-4    c) 5-10    d) 11-20    e) don’t ask 2) How is Houston Street pronounced? a) How-ston (as … Continue reading →

“Spare change?” As dusk approaches on  a dank, chilly Monday, I quickly slide past the beggar planted in front of the Wachovia Bank on the corner of Broadway and 85th. At least he didn’t physically accost me, as too often … Continue reading →

Had enough of schlock theater, tired retreads and “juke box” musicals that seem more Vegas than New York? I have two words for you: In Transit. The definitive NewYorkGritty-style show, InTransit is a unique, totally a cappella (you know, only … Continue reading →