Monday, September 24, 2007

how do you decide who to marry

Upon receiving news of a long-term off/on ex getting engaged this weekend, my cubemate sent this cute forward to perk me up... :-)

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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids)
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
-- Kristen, age 10


WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10


HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8


WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8


WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
-- Martin, age 10


WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
-- Craig, age 9


WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich.
-- Pam, age 7

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
- - Curt, age 7

The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
-- Howard, age 8


IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child)


HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
-- Kelvin, age 8


HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.
-- Ricky, age 10

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Saturday, September 08, 2007

karie & adam's greenwich wedding

Hat tip: Vanessa S. for pic below of the happy couple


Here are some pics from ex-IAB'ers Karie and Adam's wedding reception at the gorgeous Delamar on Greenwich Harbor in Connecticut. Vanessa S. and Rob A. were part of the wedding party, and I delivered one of the readings during the ceremony at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Stamford.















Thursday, September 06, 2007

cupcakes, sushi and cocktails

Here are some pics from the surprise party Brian threw for Mark... Drinks with some of the ladies at my job before celebrating an old friend's birthday at Bamboo 52.















lucky squirrel



How'd he get up there???

I was fortunate enough to bear witness to Lucky the Squirrel this past Tuesday at the Yankees - Mariners game, where the winning Wang (a pleasant change of pace considering the last few games I've attended this season had Mussina on the mound) led the team to 12-3 victory.

Here's the Daily News' take on the li'l critter.

Even NY1 talked him up during its morning television news roundups!

Saturday, September 01, 2007

top chef, top meal in the village

Had a lovely meal with some of my favorite foodies and friends at Top Chef Season One winner Harold Dieterle's restaurant, Perilla, in Greenwich Village.


Grilled Angus Strip Steak with Escarole, Bacon & Sweet Onion-Horseradish Sauce


Roasted Organic Chicken with Asparagus, Hazelnuts & Apricot Puree


Toasted Cashew Financier with Gingered Blueberries & Toasted Almond Ice Cream