Damage Control

(Note: This is in reference to the last comments and the last 2 post The Movie Must Go On! and Do the Right Thing!)

I think you mean lucid.

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NOT!

If you weren’t such a coward, then you would put your name and proper email in your comment. Since you’ve lost the argument, I guess it for the sake of saving face (aka damage control). But you must think I’m an imbecile to not figure out the author of this comment.

Just admit your event did not go as planned and you had no excuses. Just be accountable, your event was disorganized. Why is that so hard to admit.

If you considered yourself a respectable publication, you wouldn’t have to stoop to a level of mud slinging. It’s rather juvenile and very grammer school. You only come off as a neanderthal. Perhaps it’s a certain level of professionalism you do not possess.

So if you want to fan flames, go ahead. It’s just traffic for me.

July 27, 2006 at 7:14 am · Rant & Rave· Permalink ·

The Movie Must Go On!

My… my.. Is someone searching for all blog post for L Magazine via Technorati. Apparently, my little rant would be considered bad PR. Now that wouldn’t exactly have been good publicity for the first Summer Screen movie of season. Or perhaps, this is just reverse PR. Word of Mouth is killer.

So what, if the movie started at 9:45. It was suppose to start at 9pm as per their advertisement. Yet their was no disclaimer that anything was subject to change. Such as the food police at the arch. Yes, the food police who didn’t allow you to bring any food or drinks into McCarren Park Pool. And let’s not forget the bag check. Alas, that was not in the advertisement either. Oh pooh!

If you can perform a sound check then you can at least test the projector. I don’t exactly see them having any problems starting on time at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Movie with a View. Then again, they’re pretty professional. Perhaps the non-profits are better than these indie start-ups. If the hipsters don’t mind, I guess it’s okay. But I don’t know how long anyone would be able to deal with rowdy hipsters.

July 26, 2006 at 5:47 pm · Rant & Rave· Permalink ·

Do The Right Thing!

Tonight, I headed over to the other side. Sounds a bit dark doesn’t it. I went deep into the heart of hipsterville. You heard right! I went to Williamburg, McCarren Park Pool to be exact to celebrate my friend’s birthday. We were suppose to see Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing. Well that’s what I thought.

First, I had to stop by SettePani bakery to pick up a small cake for my friend ML. Then I made my trek over to McCarren Park Pool. Of course I don’t know where it’s located except that it’s between Driggs and Bayard. Do I look like a hipster to you. So I started walking down a few blocks and I still don’t see Drigg St. Ahoy, matey! A cab appears. And I actually considered hailing one, but of course it speeds right past me. Oh shucks! But finally I reached my destination. As I head in through the gate, the guy stops me. You can’t bring that in there. What? All I had was this miniscule box with a tiny cake. It’s my friend’s birthday I protested. It’s a just a birthday cake. Then this other guy came by and said just let her in, it’s not like it’s competeing with the other food stands. This is just ridiculous.

After gathering the rest of ML’s harem, we all stuff ourselves silly with tacos, pie, ice cream, cherries, and this strange vegan strawberry fluff. And we toast with our cups full of sangria with brandy. Brandy from the 1950s because it only cost $2.59. After food and drink we sat through the rest of the Cold Hand Collective’s set. Can I say they’re one of the worse band I’ve ever heard. But as I twiddle my thumbs the movie has not started. Their screen was not inflated until about 9:20pm. And they were still testing the projector at 9:30. I’ve had enough of this blase hipster mentality. So I left at 9:40pm, and the movie still hasn’t started. Figures the event was sponsored by L Magazine. Couldn’t they just Do The Right Thing! Quite, ironic.

July 25, 2006 at 7:38 pm · Arts & Entertainment· Permalink ·

Have You Ever …

I been having a very reflecting commute to work this morning.  It might been inspired by the music I was listening too.  Sometimes it’s almost like the lyric effect your way of thinking at that very moment.  This morning, I peer up from my book like every morning, to take a quick glance at my fellow commuters.  I often wonder what people are thinking.  Are they all drones heading towards the queen bee.  Though most people seem very lackadaisical.  There were folks bopping to whatever was playing on their iPod.  Forget CD players, they’re just archaic.  And then there were were the folks with the glazed look from their lack of caffeine.   Perhaps this is just one of those days.

July 20, 2006 at 4:18 pm · Straphanger Chronicles· Permalink ·

Blasted Weather

Can I say how much I hate being sick.  It always starts with the darn sore throat.   I haven’t left my apartment since I got home on Friday.  I’ve taken both my eastern and western medication.  I’m not taking any chance.  I like to have my bases covered.  My plans for this weekend got totally scrapped.  Did I say how much I hate being sick.  Well at least I’m feeling better.

July 16, 2006 at 6:40 pm · Just Me· Permalink ·

Scrabble This!

Normally, I be playing scrabble in the park with a group I met last year. But since I have not been able to organize a gathering. I thought I check out a meetup group.  Never again!  Why?  First, I play scrabble for fun. And some of these people just eat, sleep and play scrabble.  They are just ultra-competitive.  One woman definitely look forward to her monthly scrabble meets. While one woman was just massively uptight.  She was frowning for most of the match and looked like she was going to bite your head off if you contested her word.   They also preferred to use a regular scrabble board because they like the feel of the wood tiles.  Yo!  Get your mind out of the gutter.  I can on and on about my experience with this group.  But in the end let’s just say I’m not going back.

July 12, 2006 at 7:42 pm · Rant & Rave· Permalink ·

Betsey Johnson

Up to 80 percent off; dresses are now $60.

dates:   Thu Jul 13 - Fri Jul 14
hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
phone: (212) 391-6495

July 10, 2006 at 6:28 pm · Sample Sales· Permalink ·

Adam + Eve

Men’s and women’s tees, sweaters, dresses, and other whatnots are up to 70 percent off.

date: Wed Jul 19 - Fri Jul 2
hours: July 19-21. Wed.-Fri., noon-7 p.m.
phone:(212) 675-2022

July 10, 2006 at 6:16 pm · Sample Sales· Permalink ·

Bridal Atelier by Mark Ingram

Bridal and evening gowns by Angel Sanchez, Anne Barge, Monique Lhuillier, Peter Langner, and others are up to 80 percent off .

hours: July 12 & 13. Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. By appointment.

phone: (212) 319-6778

July 10, 2006 at 6:06 pm · Sample Sales· Permalink ·

Lauren Moffatt

Party dresses, skirts, tops, bikinis, and more are $40-$180. Cash only.

date: July 11-13. Tues.-Thurs.
hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
phone: (212) 465-0839

July 10, 2006 at 6:04 pm · Sample Sales· Permalink ·