In 1943, when Ireland was officially in Emergency mode, an American B-17 Flying Fortress en route from Marrakesh to England got lost and went off course. Almost out of fuel, the crew of the T’ain’t-a-Bird made a forced, unscheduled landing in White’s Marsh, outside Clonakilty. Looking out, the crew of ten thought they were in… Continue reading Teaser Tuesday
Month: June 2010
How Did You Get This Number by Sloane Crosley
A few years ago, a book of humorous essays got a large amount of positive buzz. It was called I Was Told There’d Be Cake. Titles just don’t get much better than that. It also had a fantastic cover. Those three forces combined into one irresistible book, and I immediately bought it, read it, and… Continue reading How Did You Get This Number by Sloane Crosley
Teaser Tuesday
All immediate hints of purpose went out of the rooms themselves. Showers in kitchens, toilets in living rooms, sinks in bedrooms. It was as if Picasso were born a slumlord instead of a painter. Nothing was where you thought it would be, which would be eccentric in a mansion but was disarming in an apartment.… Continue reading Teaser Tuesday
Sunday at the Met
A few of my friends and I have established a new tradition this year called “The Sunday Brunch/Museum Group” (yes – we might need a better name). A few weeks ago we went to brunch at Lillies (now one of my favorite brunch spots in the city) and then headed over to the Met for… Continue reading Sunday at the Met