Parents visit Urban Disco

Visiting

We had a great long weekend visiting with my parents. It is so nice to have them around, spending time chatting and just being in their company.  We had a good mix of relaxing and running around. I really miss them already. 

We went to see John Mellencamp at Radio City Music Hall - he played a mix of old and new and the sound in RCMH is amazing. Me and Mom camped out back after the show and even got an autograph. PLUS we saw Meg Ryan! Celebrity spotting never gets old.

roadies

waiting for curtain call

I fight Authority, Authority always wins

We made our way over to Brooklyn for brunch and brews - Dasha likes the Winter Ale for sure. Mom and Yahtzee went for the dark beers too. 

Too cool for school

Back at the disco, Mom taught me how to make Chicken Noodle soup in exchange for setting up a few things on Mom's new computer. The guys went to MSG for the Pitt game - but Mom was the real winner with her new specs - can you guess which ones she went with??? 

Chicken Noodle Soup for the soul

Whiz Kid

And of course, living in the East Village, noodles are in order. Friends introduced us to Minca on e5th and we are hooked since

We are already looking forward to your next visit Mom and Dad.

Customary honk and wave

Be Mine.

Today the perfect Valentine showed up in our mailbox from our little loves in Pittsburgh. And believe me, there was lots of love sent on this Shrek-themed cardboard cutout that read "Happily Ever Ogar" - because it showcased the artistic handwork of my niece. She is such a talent, I am pretty sure she gets her artistic ability from Auntie M. 






As for me and Yathzee, we decided to put our artistic energy into fashion and splurge on a new pair of Fluevogs. A new pair each. Can you guess which ones we bought???

Happy Lovie Dovie day xoxoxoxox


Shrek & Fiona

A true icon

I have long admired Patti Smith.  Patti is an accomplished poet, writer, performer, artist and singer – and it was with great honor that I was able to attend her performance on Wednesday that marked the 40 year milestone of her Poetry debut at St. Mark’s Church in 1971.  As I sit here tonight and watch the Grammy awards – with all the talent and good music this year being showcased, I still can’t help but think of the mother of Punk Rock, a woman who has used her intelligence and immense talent to do what she loves and to really make an impact  – even if meant breaking boundaries. Patti’s free-form style keeps her work interesting and unexpected, and plays into her bohemian persona. Her ability to live in the moment, continue to evolve her work and bring awareness to many social issues – all the while remaining true to herself, symbolizes to me a woman who is revolutionary - with a great heart and much bravado.

Thanks Patti, for influencing me with your memorable words. Keep it coming.

Buzz

We miss you Buzz: Jan 25, 1922 - Jan 27, 2011

Let me tell you about Buzz.  

Buzz was a good soul. He loved his family, friends - and would do anything for a laugh. Oh God, was he funny, always with his sarcastic comments...as he liked to say - he was just perfect! 

As a kid, I really looked forward to the visits with Buzz and Bambi. The two of them would come up from Florida in there delux luxury caddy's and spend a month or so with us in Pittsburgh. Buzz would do so much with us kids - play cards, watch TV shows, sit on the porch and shoot the breeze, go to our events, go to "the base" - whatever it was, we always got the sense the Buzz truly enjoyed spending the time with us. And we certainly did with him. And as an adult, I was able to make visits myself to see Buzz and Bambi in Florida. We would listen to music, drink a few beers, go to one of Buzzy's favorite restaurants and just sit and chat. And NEVER a dull moment where he was concerned for sure.  

What can I say, Buzzy was a ray of warmth, even when in chilly Pittsburgh, and he will be sorely missed. 

Buzzy, thank you for being our Uncle, our Grandfather, our friend. You mean so much to us Buzzy and we love you. Your warmth and positive spirit will always live on.