For the last few weeks, I’ve been experiencing minor bouts of ESP, such as hoping a certain episode of “Will and Grace” will be on (and it was!) or predicting the first number to be called in a series of lotto numbers (and it’s happened before, and I have a witness!). I don’t know where it comes from, since I …
Looking Forward to Looking Back: 2009 in Advanced Retrospect
I don’t know how I feel about astrology and numerology. I’m torn between destiny and free will. I mean, isn’t there a certain degree of freedom that comes from accepting no personal responsibility for, well, anything? I mean, if your life path was written in the stars, then clearly it was beyond you to change the direction you were headed in. I mean, …
There’s a Rebellion Coming, and It’s Coming For the Penguins
I usually find my blog fodder from Cracked.com or one of the Gawker Media affiliates or Digg (which is where I usually first find postings from the aforementioned outlets), but I’m writing today to introduce you to a new personal favorite: <Expletive> You, Penguin. (ed. Yes, I know it’s Christmas Eve, and maybe a warmer, fuzzier post would be in order, but if you go to the …
Happy Holidays From Santa(Bot)!
I’m going to preface this post with a note that this has NOTHING to do with religion, and if you’re reading this and still believe in Santa, then I recommend stopping now. I bid you a happy and healthy holiday season, but you’re better off not reading what’s below if you still think St. Nick will be coming by your …
Why Jellyfish Scare the Bejeebus Out of Me: a Completely Non-Sequitur Blog
My dear friends, the ones that really know me (and I mean the “will: hold my hair back, lend me pajamas knowing they won’t get them back and a couch to sleep in them on, not judge me for waking up in the morning looking as frightful as I do, lovingly tolerate a fair amount of my crap” kind of …
Ponzi Schemes: Where Reckless Abandon Meets, Well, Jealousy-Inducing Cunning
Opinion by Jackie Brook, not necessarily the opinion of AMP3 Public Relations Updated October 17 2017 Bernard Madoff, the <expletive> behind the $50B Ponzi scheme that was just uncovered isn’t going to get kudos in this blog. As many of his investors were from my hometown, it’s bound to (embarrassingly for them) come out that people I know were affected by Madoff’s …
Marcus Goldhaber and the Jon Davis Trio New Year's Eve Concert at Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Singer/songwriter Marcus Goldhaber returns to the stage alongside The Jon Davis Trio, featuring: Jon Davis (piano), Matt Clohsey (bass), and Willard Dyson (drums). Marcus Goldhaber & The Jon Davis Trio will be performing at fine italian restaurant and lounge, Fabio Piccolo Fiore on New Year’s Eve. Dinner seatings begin at 9PM and showtime is at 10PM. There is an $85.00 …
Kim Cameron’s New Music Video For “My Hero”: A Tribute To The Troops
Kim Cameron released the music video for “My Hero,” her moving tribute to the military, on Veteran’s Day 2008. The song is dedicated to the men and women of our armed forces. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB5DhRI-YbY[/youtube] The song has been featured on American Valor, Great Americans, and a Soldier’s Perspective For more info on Kim Cameron and the Side FX Band click here
Too Much Information: Seriously, Please Learn When to Stop Sharing
Last week, I had an interesting email exchange with my family regarding a Flatiron café called “Starvin’ Marvin Cafe” (my dad’s name, you guessed it, is Marvin). The banter ranged from witty to silly, typical family fare for a Friday morning when New York City temperatures made it a little difficult to get our collective motor running. My brother then …
Not That I Needed It, But ANOTHER Reason to Hate the Shine Deli
Back in September I blogged about our corner mart, the Shine Deli.We learned the hard way (via outrageously jacked up prices) that they were under new management. Well, that new management just sunk to an impressive new low. Please see the visual below for the most comprehensive understanding possible: I go to pay my rent, which is high enough, just to …