After nearly a decade living in the Big Apple, I think this could work.
It’s like the autobahn — the two lanes would simply have different speed limits.
And no standing and staring ‘up’ allowed in the New Yorkers lane, either.
#ihearttourists #willbeoneagainsoon
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Tagged autobahn, Big Apple, Humor, life, New York City, safety, tourists, traffic
The Egg is moving from Manhattan to Chicago at the end of July, and today, even my supplies are feeling the occasion!
#Happy4thofJuly #USA
Posted in History, Holiday, Home, Humor, New York City, Travel
Tagged Chicago, Fourth of July, history, Holiday, Humor, Independence Day, moving, New York City, packing, patriotic, red white and blue, Travel
What a difference a joke can make.
I was at my primary physician’s office early this morning, waiting to take my yearly physical. As I looked at the exam table, I could hear the words of Jerry Seinfeld bounce around my brain:
“They have that butcher paper pulled out over the table. Sometimes I bring a pickle and put it next to me on the table, in case the doctor wants to fold the whole thing up for a to-go order.”
Now, that’s a classic story.
Posted in Celebrities, Comedy, Health, Humor, Life, New York City
Tagged butcher paper, comedy, doctor, examination, Health, Humor, Jerry Seinfeld, life, office, physical, pickle, to go order
I had just taken my seat on the subway this morning when I heard someone crying.
It was a woman across the aisle from me. And she wasn’t trying to hold it in or hide her tears — she was loudly weeping and sobbing.
Since I had just boarded, I looked around at my fellow passengers, trying to get a read on what if anything had been done. At that moment, a man said, “Are you okay, miss? Do you need help?”
She said no and immediately quieted. Everyone looked relieved.
I know I was.
Not two minutes went by and she began wailing again, even louder this time. Looks were exchanged.
I finally reached in my briefcase and handed her a tissue. She didn’t say thank you, but she calmed down until her stop.
I will admit – – I have cried on the subway before, but in a much more stealth fashion. Or at least I hope so, for the passengers’ sake.
Posted in Commentary, Humor, Life, New York City, trains
Tagged crying, Humor, life, MTA, New York City, subway, tissue, trains
I saw the new musical Waitress on Wednesday.
A lot has already been written about that particular performance, since they had to stop the show twice to deal with scenery malfunction…but no one was complaining.
Sara Bareilles was the entertainment during the break.
It’s not the first time I have experienced stoppages like this on Broadway. When I saw Harvey starring Jim Parsons from “The Big Bang Theory,” they too had pesky set pieces that simply would not move.
That’s what you get when you go to early previews.
And with Waitress, you get a wonderful, heart-felt, truly hilarious take on one of my favorite films. Kudos to the casting director, because every role was spot-on — especially the male supporting characters, who stole the show every time they stepped out on stage.
Drew Gehling as Dr. Pomatter — a role originated by my man Nathan Fillion in the movie — has big shoes to fill and does it with unique comedic timing and fantastic chemistry with star Jessie Mueller. But the biggest ovation at curtain call — rightly so — went to Christopher Fitzgerald, who chews up the scenery (or should I say pie?) as the quirky Ogie the Elf.
The music is wonderful, and ya gotta love any set that features a cherry pie curtain, even if the darn thing doesn’t work all that well. Because the show?
Sweet!
Posted in Broadway, Celebrities, Commentary, Entertainment, Humor, Movies, New York City
Tagged Broadway, casting director, celebrities, Christopher Fitzgerald, comedic timing, commentary, curtain callpie, Drew Gehling, entertainment, film, Harvey play, Humor, Jessie Mueller, Jim Parsons, Movies, musical, Nathan Fillion, New York City, Sara Bareilles, scenery, set piece, The Big Bang Theory, theatre, Waitress the Musical
Even after living in New York City almost 10 years now, I am still guilty of making eye contact with strangers and smiling at people on the subway, which is especially confusing to the natives.
Perhaps I should get this put on a tee or sweatshirt as some small means of explanation?
Then again, I might just get beat up.
#southernsensibilities
Posted in Humor, Love, New York City, Relationships, transportation
Tagged eyes, Humor, life, New York City, smiles, Southern, subway, sweatshirt, tshirt
Chelsea Market has displayed fabric wings on one interior wall so tourists can fancy themselves real photographers.
Works for us locals, too.
#art #photography
Posted in Art, Design, Friends, Humor, New York City, Photography, Shopping
Tagged art, Chelsea Market, design, fabric, friends, Humor, New York City, photography, shopping, tourist, wings
A sincere thank you to Michael, the MRI technician at Lenox Hill Radiology, who was so patient with me today.
I have a history, recorded on this blog, of bad experiences with closed MRIs, and my claustrophobic fears seem to worsen with age.
Michael was extremely patient with this anxious, weepy woman who is far too old to be acting that way.
Many thanks, Michael.
Maybe I’ll outgrow this fear one day…like after I retire.
Posted in Health, Humor, Life, New York City
Tagged claustrophobia, closed MRI, gratitude, Health, Humor, Lenox Hill Radiology, life, medicine, MRI, retirement, weepy
Cats is coming back to Broadway this summer.
Even the article announcing the news wondered why.
When the show originally opened, the Great White Way was struggling. Cats helped revive the musical and Broadway.
Both are flourishing now.
I think the current generation is okay experiencing this show elsewhere.
I know I certainly am.
Posted in Animals, Broadway, Commentary, Entertainment, Humor, Music, New York City, theater
Tagged animals, Broadway, Cats musical, commentary, entertainment, Great White Way, Humor, Music, musical, New York City, theater
An arm and a leg
I just spent three days at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, my 10th consecutive year among the sport’s best and brightest at the US Open.
Although I’m tired from the trip, I returned home with all my limbs intact.
Unfortunately, many of the top players in the men’s draw can’t say the same thing.
In all my years faithfully watching professional tennis, I have never seen so many walkovers and retirements. And the fact that they predominate in the men’s tour makes me question the best-of-five format.
The ladies play best-of-three in all tournaments, whereas the men play best-of-five in all majors and many masters classics. The sport continues to become more physically demanding, and over the course of the year, these long matches can really takes their toll.
I love watching tennis; I hate watching men in tears as they are forced to withdraw due to injury.
The USTA pays men and women equally as they should — why not require them to play the same amount of tennis?
Who knows…it might lengthen some tennis careers and will definitely make the current tournaments more competitive.
Just one fan’s point of view…
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Tagged best of five, Billie Jean King Tennis Center, equal pay, equal work, Health, Humor, injury, life, major tournaments, New York City, Sports, tennis, US Open