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Lefty November 8th, 2008

Emily and I just got back from a week in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Here’s what we did:

- Explored Laurelhurst, Mt. Tabor, and Forest Parks.
- Visited some old friends at the local agencies.
- Ate waffles, southern-style biscuits, burritos, and asian stir-fry.
- Checked out a cemetery tour on Halloween night.
- Went to Food Fight, the vegan grocery store.
- Drove to the coastal town of Astoria to visit some sea lions and check out the “Haunted Astoria” tour.
- Gave our umbrellas a workout.

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Lefty October 8th, 2008

As a gift to myself for finishing school, I have decided to become a chess master. I picked up a new board and a strategy book at one of the chess shops near Washington Square Park, and I’ve been practicing my moves. I’ve also downloaded a chess app on Facebook, so if you’re looking for a real battle, challenge me.

And it looks like I am in good company, as I’ve recently learned that RZA from Wu-Tang Clan has recently started a hip-hop chess site called, WuChess.

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Lefty September 26th, 2008

After three years of classes, homework, group assignments, presentations, and textbooks, I finally finished my last class at Stern last Tuesday. All I need now is the big diploma with “MBA” on it.

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Lefty August 21st, 2008

We rented a house for August up in the lower Hudson Valley town of Cold Spring, NY. Here’s a shot of Emily, Champ, and foster dog Pomegranate on top of Mt. Taurus.

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Lefty July 6th, 2008

On Saturday I took another shot at donut making. This time I tried apple cider donuts dusted with sugar and cinnamon. They turned out much better than the jelly donuts I tried in June.

I think I’m going to start making these on Sunday mornings and dropping them off at the local coffee places.

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Lefty June 19th, 2008

These little guys turned up today during our morning walk in Prospect Park (near the Audobon Center.) We’ve been watching the mother sit on her nest near the skating rink for the last two months. Congratulations, swans!

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Lefty June 16th, 2008

I finally got the Figure Four Media blog up and running. Check it out here.

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Lefty June 10th, 2008

Yesterday was my last day at Digital Pulp, and today is my first day of self-employment after three and a half years. The plan is to work on Figure Four Media and maybe fry up some donuts along the way. I’ll be working mostly from Brooklyn until August 1, when Emily and I will move up to Cold Spring, NY for the month. Should be a good summer.

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Lefty May 29th, 2008

Go check out the World Science Festival, in NYC this week (5/28-6/1).

http://www.worldsciencefestival.com

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Lefty May 23rd, 2008

I’ll be making my return to the microphone for bout between the Bronx Gridlock and the Brooklyn Bombshells on June 7th! Come by and say hi.

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GOTHAM GIRLS ROLLER DERBY CHAMPIONS BRONX GRIDLOCK TAKE ON THE BROOKLYN BOMBSHELLS

Gotham Girls Roller Derby welcomes back the undefeated 2007 Season Champions, the Bronx Gridlock, in the second game of the league’s 2008 home season on Saturday, June 7th, at Hunter College at 68th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The yellow-checkered Gridlock girls defend their title against the navy blue sailorettes of the Brooklyn Bombshells, who aren’t about to let a lil’ ol’ trophy intimidate them. For every team in the league, it’s a whole new “brawl” game – with fresh faces, new strategies and, of course, plenty of newly-minted bruises.

Get in on the action early and take advantage of the advance ticket discount online at www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com or through www.brownpapertickets.com. Don’t miss the best season of flat-track roller derby action in New York City yet!

Saturday, June 7
Bronx Gridlock vs. Brooklyn Bombshells
Hunter College Sportsplex, Manhattan
B3 Gym - West Building Basement
Lexington Ave. & 68th St. (6 to 68th St. or F to Lex & 63rd St.)
Doors: 6:30pm / Whistle: 8:30pm
*Please arrive early! Metal Detectors will be in use, and the lines can get long! Alcohol prohibited.
General Admission: $19.75 in advance, $23 at door
VIP: $29.75 (adv. only - incl. reserved front row seat, goodies, + more!) www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/merch or www.brownpapertickets.com.
More info available on the GGRD Hotline: (888) 830-2253

After the games, join us at Manitoba’s (99 Ave. B near 7th Street in Manhattan) to toast victory or drown defeat with your favorite derby darlings. More info at manitobas.com.

And don’t miss the rest of the action packed home season, all at Hunter College in Manhattan!
Saturday, June 28: Queens of Pain vs. Brooklyn Bombshells
Saturday, July 26: Manhattan Mayhem vs. Bronx Gridlock
Saturday, August 16: Queens of Pain vs. Bronx Gridlock
Friday, September 12: Brooklyn Bombshells vs. Manhattan Mayhem
Saturday, September 27: Post-Season Showdown
Saturday, October 25: Championship Bout

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