Steel Kaleidoscopes

Apples and Oranges

Eat healthy.

5-Day Weekend

Beluga whales, graceful rays and affable penguins in Mystic.

Steamed mussels and a glass of Cab on the deck at S&P Oyster Company, the sun setting over the water.

Lunch at Noah's, a tiny hideaway gem on the North Fork at a table next to Tad Martin.

A grilled cheese and fries at Flo's.

A day at the water park capped with an amazing Italian dinner at Mama's.

A round of golf in West Sayville, sandwiched between crazy rain.

A high school reunion.

Family and friends.

A good night's sleep.

Lyrics of the Day

"The great song traveler passed through here and he opened my eyes to the view. And I was among those who called him a prophet and I asked him what was true."

— Jackson Browne, 1972

Ah, Summer

We're back at Splish Splash.

Quote of the Day

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success."

— Herman Cain,  Politician, Columnist

Top 10 Blog Posts

It's been almost nine years since I started blogging. These are the top 10 posts based on page views. Most of these I understand. But the Bermuda Triangle and Foster's? It's a crazy world out there.

1. Top 15 Emotional Songs (06.06.07)

2. Woodstock '94 (08.13.04)

3. The Bermuda Triangle (07.14.05)

4. 10 Rules of Airplane Etiquette (12.01.03)

5. Foster's (08.21.07)

6. Top 10 Concerts of All Time (09.06.05)

7. Top 10 Rock Performers of All Time (09.14.03)

8. Top 10 Rock Drummers (06.14.06)

9. Top 10 Album Covers (02.03.05)

10. Whatever Happened to ... Shaun Cassidy? (01.07.09)

Top 5 Robin Williams Movies

Is there anyone better with the gift of gab than Robin Williams? Versatility spans the ultra serious to the super silly. Here are the Top 5 Robin Williams movies:

5. The Fisher King
Disturbing and dreamlike. Original and memorable .

4. Awakenings
Serious role for a serious subject. What versatility. 

3. Mrs. Doubtfire
Takes "Tootsie" to a new level. Whirling wardrobe. 

2. The Birdcage
Belly laughs throughout South Beach with Nathan Lane. 

1. Good Will Hunting
Landmark acting performance in classic new-age romance.

Quote of the Day

"Achievement is built by giving the best of your focus and your efforts to each moment. And as you build it, achievement builds you."

— Ralph Marston, Writer

'When Mountains Crumble to the Sea'

 

With a big anniversary coming up later this summer, I thought it would be retro to share a special song from our special day.

The Bear Returns

The bear returns to my brother's backyard. Dude, get rid of the bird feeder.