I was listening to some Beatles songs this morning; brought back a ton of memories. One of my many buddy’s growing up, Tommy Brick was a huge Beatles fan!
We all had our favorites. I leaned more toward the Rolling Stones. But today, I can go for any classic rock!
There’s something about music that [...]
Archive for April, 2009
OB-LA-DI, OB-LA-DA
Posted in Music, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tommy Brick, tagged Classic Rock, Music, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones on April 30, 2009 | 5 Comments »
OUT MY BACKDOOR
Posted in Fire Escape, Roof, Spaldeen, tagged Fire Escape, Roof, Spaldeen, Stickball on April 29, 2009 | 10 Comments »
When many kids growing up in the neighborhood had a backyard to run around in, I had a fire escape.
When Mother Nature was kind to us we would often be found hanging out with some blankets and pillows and even a small radio. I once placed our black and white television on the window [...]
H.N.S
Posted in Holy Name, tagged Holy Name on April 27, 2009 | 14 Comments »
-Steve
Hoops135@hotmail.com
I CAN GO FOR A SLICE, YA GOT WHEELS?
Posted in G-Rock, McBears, tagged McBears, New York, Pizza, Weekend on April 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
One night, it must’ve been close to 11PM I was in McBears with G-Rock and some others. A neighborhood legend who was sitting nearby on a stool watching a basketball game up on the screen looked over towards us…
G-Rock, “You wanna get a slice?”
Our guy on stool, (patting his stomach) “I can go for [...]
POST NO BILLS
Posted in John Jay High School, tagged John Jay High School on April 23, 2009 | 24 Comments »
How many people from the neighborhood went to John Jay High School?
-Steve
Hoops135@hotmail.com
NOW THAT’S A COFFEE
Posted in Artisanal, Cappuccino, Cofffee, tagged Artisanal, Cappuccino, Coffee, Dinner, Drinks, Food, H2O, Restaurant, Waitress, Water on April 22, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Mary, Taylor and I went out for some serious dinner at Artisanal on 32nd and Park. In the picture above, Mary ordered an Iced Cappuccino after dinner. I took a swig and by far one of the greatest drinks ever!
Earlier in the night, the poor waitress (No pun intended), knocked over a glass of water [...]
ONCE UPON A TIME…
Posted in Methodist Hospital, tagged Car Service, Methodist Hospital on April 21, 2009 | 10 Comments »
I decided to get off the F at 7th avenue and I couldn’t pass up taking a picture of this sign. It’s where it all started for yours truly. I still have my original birth certificate! I will try and take a picture of that document and post it on the blog. I walked out [...]
HOLD DA DOORS…
Posted in Subway, Train, tagged New York City, Subway, Train on April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I miss that…
P.S.
I wanted to send out a ‘get-well’ wish to Maureen Horan. She’s going through a difficult time right now – say a prayer, light a candle, raise your glass, or just keep her in your thoughts; she’s a good egg! Stay strong Maureen!
-Steve
Hoops135@hotmail.com
THE LAST TIME I SAW THIS WAS…
Posted in Restaurant, Urinal, tagged Men's Room, New York, Restroom, Urinal on April 19, 2009 | 8 Comments »
As we grow older, things change. There also comes a long stretch in our adult lives where things that we witnessed on a regular basis, well let’s just say we go a while without seeing them again; that is until…
While in New York last week, I was at a restaurant having dinner with my wife [...]
THE HUNS ARE GETTIN’ DOWN…AGAIN
Posted in Farrell's, The Huns, tagged The Huns on April 16, 2009 | 51 Comments »
Thanks to Tony for the updated info on the next Huns get-together at Farrell’s!
Friday May 15th
7:00 PM
Contact Tony for more info…
Amf720@aol.com
-Steve
Hoops135@hotmail.com
